Mordecai Your life Is forfeited already, child; you are A Jew. [15] Esther You did conceal my blood nor dare Reveal my lineage now. Your own deceit Has brought this death upon the house of Israel, Nor will Jehovah hold you guiltless in The hour of doom. Mordecai Esther, if you keep Your peace when Rachel's children wail and cry For help, deliverance will arise Unto the Jews but you shall be destroyed And all your father's house. Esther Depart. [Sound of trumpets within.] [Sound of trumpets within.]