Smerdis She should have feasted with The king. Ahafid I did not hear. [31] Smerdis [Aloud.] Old Xerxes lost The finest houri in his harem. Oh, The royal fool! Ahafid The Jewess Esther's but A girl, as beauteous as a lustrous star, But innocent as dawn of dew-washed day. Smerdis As wise as snakes and innocent as doves! Ahafid What, Smerdis, what? You catch my simile? Smerdis
Prev.
Back
Top