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Then God changed the spirit of the king into mildness, who in fear leaped from his throne and took her in his arms till she came to herself again; and he comforted her with loving words and said unto her,
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"Esther, what is the matter? I am thy brother; be of good cheer.
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Thou shalt not die, though our commandment be general. Come near."
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And so he held up his golden scepter and laid it upon her neck,