Luke Goss Quotes

Prince Nuada I have returned from exile to wage war and reclaim our land, our birthright! And for that I will call upon the help of all my people and they will answer. The good, the bad– and the worst.

King Xerxes Persians! Your queen!

Hagai Queen Vashti, your majesty.

King Xerxes Enter. The night’s festivities hold not your interests?

Queen Vashti It is long since you summoned me here. (looking at his work table) Your hands have not been idle.

King Xerxes Not idle... not gifted either.

Queen Vashti You do know why the Princes have asked you to extend the feasting another night.

King Xerxes You're to late if you seek me to deny them, especially now. With such clamering to march upon Greece and avenge my father's death.

Queen Vashti How long have dreamt of molding Persia into a pillar of learning and culture? Afraid to make even the greatness of Greece buy a shadow. You know as well as I that this not something that is won in battle, but in the hearts of men.

King Xerxes You would have me do nothing then?

Queen Vashti You're no warrior, no soldier... I'd have you stay... enhance your kingdom, preserve your thrown.

Prince Nuada Kill them.

Queen Esther You came back.

King Xerxes I saw them...I saw the stars.

Prince Nuada You may have mused in the past: "Am I mortal?" You are now.

Prince Nuada Demon! What are you waiting for? This is what you want, isn't it? Look at it. The last of its kind. Like you and I. If you destroy it, the world will never see its kind again– You have more in common with us than with them. You could be a king– If you cannot command, than you must obey.

Hagai Esther of Susa, come...Seat yourself on the stool and read the scroll. It is a chronicles of the King. The royal diary. Through these doors, you're longer candidate, you're a servant...remember the protocol: to approach uninvited is death.

Queen Esther I read for the King? Alone? Like This? Daily entry 23: Egyptian wheat reserves were reported at half the normal level due to a recent drought. Admiral Ecstese was honored for serving 20 years in the Royal Fleet. After a lengthy speech he promptly keeled over and died. 25: 3 head of sheep were stolen from Deremont Mera, Satrap of Media. He requested the crown send out the proper authorities... And so Jacob, also a shepherd by trade was sent off into the far, far off land. Where he came across the fair Rachel, tending her father's sheep. He was smitten. He went and rolled the stone from the well and watered her flock for her. And Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept with joy. Lavin, Rachael's father, heard of this. He said to Jacob, "Should you serve me for nothing? Tell me what shall your wages be?". Jacob said, "I will serve you 7 years for your daughter Rachael." Jacob served 7 years tending Lavin's sheep and it only seemed but a few days, for the love he had for her. Jacob said to Lavin, "Give me my bride for my days are fulfilled." Lavin threw a great wedding feast, but in the dark of the evening Lavin brought his older daughter into Jacob. Behold in the morning it was Leah, not Rachael. Jacob was shocked. He said to Lavin, " What is this thou has done unto me? Did I not serve thee for Rachael? Why have you beguiled me?

King Xerxes Why than...have you beguiled me? I must admit that never before has such a tale been found in the pages of the royal diary. Here I expect to be lulled to sleep by tedious reports. Instead I am beguiled by a love story. And how ends your tale? This Jacob, he is able to have his bride?...He is able to have her?

Queen Esther Only after serving 7 more years for her, my lord King.

King Xerxes Believeth you in such...love?

Queen Esther Is it not the greatest commandment, no matter what god one serves?

King Xerxes How do they call you?

Queen Esther Esther of Susa.

King Xerxes Susa? No! Nothing good ever comes out of Susa. Look at me... Come. Come if you wish to see what I did.

King Xerxes The Greeks, they have a god of symbol form...his arms will hold the bows; his arrows they say are tipped with...love.

Queen Esther Some arches arrows are tipped with poison, my lord.

King Xerxes Sometimes...It's hard to tell the difference. The symptoms are the same...Perhaps in another time...some other place. You will read to me again.

Prince Nuada I always loved you, father.

King Xerxes Know you how many times I tried to come for you after that first night... How many evenings I spent counting the stars to keep my mind off you... How many excuses I created just to avoid the other candidates.

Prince Nuada Kill me. You must. For I will not stop. I cannot.

King Xerxes The scroll is on the stool. You may begin when ever you are ready.

King Xerxes Is there a problem?... Did they not tell you I weary at this procession of candidates? I simply wanted someone to... 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 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. 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 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 If it is for sale, my lord. It is not love.

King Xerxes Even you... Even you must have a price.

Queen Esther I am neither a buyer nor a seller of love.

King Xerxes Suppose, my lady. A man offered you a more treasured gift. Say a kingdom.

Queen Esther The only gift I would accept is your heart.

King Xerxes Then 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.

Prince Nuada Be quiet. SIT– DOWN! Proud, empty, hollow things that you are. Let this remind you– why you once feared the dark.

Prince Nuada I am Prince Nuada Silverlance, leader of the Golden Army! Is there anyone here who would dispute my right?