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Then God changed the spirit of the king to gentleness, and in alarm he sprang from his throne and took her in his arms until she came to herself. He comforted her with soothing words, and said to her,
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"What is it, Esther? I am your husband. Take courage;
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You shall not die, for our law applies only to our subjects. Come near."
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Then he raised the golden scepter and touched her neck with it;
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he embraced her, and said, "Speak to me."
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She said to him, "I saw you, my lord, like an angel of God, and my heart was shaken with fear at your glory.
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For you are wonderful, my lord, and your countenance is full of grace."
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And while she was speaking, she fainted and fell.
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Then the king was agitated, and all his servants tried to comfort her.