Further, tell thy husband that for the harm I sought to do him I have been punished until even he would pity me." Tears arose in Esther's eyes, and she was about to speak.
"Nay," said Iras, "I do not want pity or tears.

Tell him, finally, I have found that to be a Roman is to be a brute.

Farewell." She moved to go.

Esther followed her.
"Stay, and see my husband.

He has no feeling against you.