KING. Me? She has paid it dear.
ESTHER. At home, as well,
She plays her pranks, and jokes with man or dog,
And makes us laugh, however grave we be.
KING. I would, indeed, she were a Christian, then,
And here at court, where things are dull enough;
A little fun might stand us in good stead.
Ho, Garceran!
GARCERAN. Illustrious Sire and King!
ESTHER (busy with RACHEL).
Stand up! Stand up!
RACHEL (rising and taking off ESTHER's necklace, which she adds to the other jewels).
And give, too, what thou hast,
It is my ransom.
ESTHER. Well, so be it then.
KING. What think you of all this?