54
Then, lifting up his countenance that shone with majesty, he looked very fiercely upon her. And the queen fell down, and was pale and fainted, and bowed herself upon the head of the maid who went before her.
55
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,
56
"Esther, what is the matter? I am thy brother; be of good cheer.
57
Thou shalt not die, though our commandment be general. Come near."
58
And so he held up his golden scepter and laid it upon her neck,
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