The wicked Haman! Ahasuerus Haman! Haman! What Can be the meaning of this speech? This man I have advanced to be my premier? Esther I mean this craven whom you have advanced To put to death with your own royal seal The queen, as well as every other Jew That breathes the Persian air, both young and old Alike, the laughing child and gray-haired sire. Ahasuerus What! Esther, you a Jew! Esther [Proudly.] I am a Jew. A daughter of the tribe of Benjamin— Pure Hebrew blood! [42] [A dramatic pause. Esther awaits the decision of the king, who for a time seems to waver, then extends his sceptre toward Esther. Harbonah, the king's high officer, appears. Haman throws himself at Esther's feet.]
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