Than marry me and we shall spend an eternity discovering this 'truth'... together
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Hagai:
[leading Esther to Xerxes chambers]
You can let go of my arm now. He will be the fortunate one to choose you... He will be the one who congratulations are due... [she still won't let go] Hagai:
Esther, my arm. Queen Esther:
[in Xerxes's chambers, walking towards the stool] King Xerxes:
[standing in the shadows]
The scroll is on the stool. You may begin when ever you are ready. Queen Esther:
[glances at the stool and back towards Xerxes] King Xerxes:
[pacing around]
Is there a problem?... Did they not tell you I weary at this procession of candidates? I simply wanted someone to... [stops and looks at Esther] King Xerxes:
Wait. You were the one who read to me before. You tried to beguile me with love stories. Did you not think I had the sense to see through your little parable? The arrogance, you speak to me as I were this Rachel, in need of help to look after my father's sheep! Queen Esther:
My lord, I meant no disrespect. King Xerxes:
[walking towards her]
And this is how you come to see me? Your only adornment before your one night with the king. Queen Esther:
It is, your majesty. King Xerxes:
You consider yourself of so little worth, that I could purchase your love so cheaply. Queen Esther:
I was taught... that when you visit a King, rather than expect a gift, one should bring one to lay at his feet. [removes her necklace and offers it to him] Queen Esther:
This is my most valuable possession in the world. It is my past, my present, and my future. And all of it is yours. King Xerxes:
[takes her necklace and turns away]
Some would call you foolish, indeed. As they would call your Jacob. Of all commodities, love is the easiest... and the most cheaply purchased. Queen Esther:
[considerate]
If it is for sale, my lord. It is not love. King Xerxes:
Even you... [moving closer] King Xerxes:
Even you must have a price. Queen Esther:
I am neither a buyer nor a seller of love. King Xerxes:
[earnestly]
Suppose, my lady. A man offered you a more treasured gift. Say a kingdom. Queen Esther:
[near tears]
The only gift I would accept is your heart. King Xerxes:
[taking her hands]
Than it is yours. And you didn't have to serve 7 years to get it. Tell me, Esther of Susa. Who are you really? Tell me of your people. Teach me of your ways. Queen Esther:
My father told me it takes the glory of God to conceal a matter. And it takes the honor of Kings to search it out. King Xerxes:
Than marry me and we shall spend an eternity discovering this 'truth'... together
[leading Esther to Xerxes chambers]
You can let go of my arm now. He will be the fortunate one to choose you... He will be the one who congratulations are due... [she still won't let go] Hagai:
Esther, my arm. Queen Esther:
[in Xerxes's chambers, walking towards the stool] King Xerxes:
[standing in the shadows]
The scroll is on the stool. You may begin when ever you are ready. Queen Esther:
[glances at the stool and back towards Xerxes] King Xerxes:
[pacing around]
Is there a problem?... Did they not tell you I weary at this procession of candidates? I simply wanted someone to... [stops and looks at Esther] King Xerxes:
Wait. You were the one who read to me before. You tried to beguile me with love stories. Did you not think I had the sense to see through your little parable? The arrogance, you speak to me as I were this Rachel, in need of help to look after my father's sheep! Queen Esther:
My lord, I meant no disrespect. King Xerxes:
[walking towards her]
And this is how you come to see me? Your only adornment before your one night with the king. Queen Esther:
It is, your majesty. King Xerxes:
You consider yourself of so little worth, that I could purchase your love so cheaply. Queen Esther:
I was taught... that when you visit a King, rather than expect a gift, one should bring one to lay at his feet. [removes her necklace and offers it to him] Queen Esther:
This is my most valuable possession in the world. It is my past, my present, and my future. And all of it is yours. King Xerxes:
[takes her necklace and turns away]
Some would call you foolish, indeed. As they would call your Jacob. Of all commodities, love is the easiest... and the most cheaply purchased. Queen Esther:
[considerate]
If it is for sale, my lord. It is not love. King Xerxes:
Even you... [moving closer] King Xerxes:
Even you must have a price. Queen Esther:
I am neither a buyer nor a seller of love. King Xerxes:
[earnestly]
Suppose, my lady. A man offered you a more treasured gift. Say a kingdom. Queen Esther:
[near tears]
The only gift I would accept is your heart. King Xerxes:
[taking her hands]
Than it is yours. And you didn't have to serve 7 years to get it. Tell me, Esther of Susa. Who are you really? Tell me of your people. Teach me of your ways. Queen Esther:
My father told me it takes the glory of God to conceal a matter. And it takes the honor of Kings to search it out. King Xerxes:
Than marry me and we shall spend an eternity discovering this 'truth'... together
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is your heart
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Then it is yours
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And you did not serve seven years to get it
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Tell me Esther of Susa who are you really
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Tell me of your people
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Teach me of your ways
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My father taught me
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it takes the glory of God
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to conceal a matter
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and the honor of kings to search it out
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Then marry me
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And we shall spend an eternity discovering this truth
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together
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Movie Summary
In Biblical times, a girl disguises her Jewish origins when the Persian king comes looking for a new bride among his subjects.
