But I desired to have a still firmer one unite us, and since your parents are dead, and I cannot go with the bridal dower to Amram, to buy you from him, I now bring my suit to you in person, high-souled maiden.

But ere you say yes or no, you should learn that my son and grandson are ready to pay you the same honor as head of our household that they render me, and your brothers willingly permitted me to approach you as a suitor." Miriam had listened to this offer in silent surprise.

She had a high esteem and warm regard for the man who so fervently desired her love.
Spite of his age, he stood before her in the full flush of manhood and stately dignity, and the beseeching expression of eyes whose glance was wont to be so imperious and steadfast stirred the inmost depths of her soul.
She, however, was waiting with ardent longing for another, so her sole answer was a troubled shake of the head.
But this man of mature years, a prince of his tribe, who was accustomed to carry his plans persistently into execution, undeterred by her mute refusal, continued even more warmly than before.
"Do not destroy in one short moment the yearning repressed with so much difficulty for years! Do you object to my age ?" Miriam shook her head a second time, but Hur went on: "That was the source of my anxiety, though I can still vie with many a younger man in vigor.

But, if you can overlook your lover's grey hairs, perhaps you may be induced to weigh the words he now utters.

Of the faith and devotion of my soul I will say nothing.