1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Esther 2:11 And he walked every day before the court of the house, in which the chosen virgins were kept, having a care for Esther's welfare, and desiring to know what would befall her.

Court. He was one of the life-guards, Esther 11:3. (Tirinus) --- This situation enabled him to disclose a conspiracy, (ver. 23., and Esther 12:5.) as he often went to enquire after the health of Esther. (Calmet)