Else why were you
Made premier at the moment when the Jews
Faced death in every province of the king?
Mordecai
It was my hand that stopped the massacre,
But God avenged the awful wrong!
Zeresh
And Esther! How is it with her? You made
Her queen. She was a humble Hebrew girl,
Unknown and friendless, but for Mordecai.
Mordecai
She should be grateful for the crown I gave.
Zeresh
But Hatach says her cheeks are often wet
With tears.
Mordecai