And Mordecai walked every day before the court of the women's house to know how Esther did, and what would become of her.

And Haman recounted to them the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his sons, and all the things in which the king had promoted him, and how he had advanced him above the rulers and servants of the king.

For how can I endure to see the evil that shall come to my people? Or how can I endure to see the destruction of my kindred?