But he, not bearing his great dignity, went about to deprive us of our kingdom and life:
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Life. This he might only suspect; (Calmet) or his machinations with the two porters, might be declared after his disgrace. (Haydock)
Capellus thinks it improbable that Aman intended to murder the queen, as he was so much elated at being invited by her to a feast But his schemes were various: (Houbigant) and who can pretend to say what would have satisfied his cruelty and ambition? (Haydock)