Body, I have not; it perished in thy cause; but with mind and heart I will serve thee.

I swear it, by the altar of our God, and the gifts upon the altar! Only make me formally what I have assumed to be." "Name it," said Ben-Hur, eagerly.
"As steward the care of the property will be mine." "Count thyself steward now; or wilt thou have it in writing ?" "Thy word simply is enough; it was so with the father, and I will not more from the son.

And now, if the understanding be perfect"-- Simonides paused.
"It is with me," said Ben-Hur.
"And thou, daughter of Rachel, speak!" said Simonides, lifting her arm from his shoulder.
Esther, left thus alone, stood a moment abashed, her color coming and going; then she went to Ben-Hur, and said, with a womanliness singularly sweet, "I am not better than my mother was; and, as she is gone, I pray you, O my master, let me care for my father." Ben-Hur took her hand, and led her back to the chair, saying, "Thou art a good child.

Have thy will." Simonides replaced her arm upon his neck, and there was silence for a time in the room..