[Sings.] A country but no king, An empire but no throne, An upstart wears the signet ring, My harp has lost its tone. I can no longer sing great Persia's praise. [29] Smerdis The trouble isn't with the harp, the country, king, nor throne; Nor that an upstart wears the ring: Ahafid's voice is gone. Ahafid What say you, Smerdis? Smerdis Art is marvelous. Ahafid Even Ahasuerus once was king, He was a despot, it is true, but still A prince. Smerdis If prince, then why not still a king?
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