He is a merchant, well-thought-of in Antioch. He will pay for Esther's freedom.
4 seconds sound clip from the Ben-Hur (1959) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 00:39:46.409 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- With your permission, Esther wishes to speak to her master.
- You're eager to marry, Esther?
- Your husband will be fortunate. What is his name?
- He is a merchant, well-thought-of in Antioch. He will pay for Esther's freedom.
- Her freedom will be my wedding gift to Esther.
- You have my permission to marry. We'll drink to your happiness. And a safe return to Antioch.
- No.
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