And bring his premier Haman, who no doubt

Can tell a heron from a hawk, and if

My lord shall praise my art, and I

Find favor in his sight, I will make known

My dearest wish.

Ahasuerus

Oh, Esther, you have pleased

Your king already far beyond what he

Had ever hoped. To-morrow night at six!

[Music and revels. Esther retires.]

[The king and retinue retire in opposite direction. Haman and followers pass out front where Mordecai sits by the gate, together with others. All except Mordecai salaam, but the Jew remains stiff, looking Haman defiantly in the face.]

[Curtain.]

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 Scene III

Scene III

Home of Haman—two days later.

[Enter Haman, Zeresh, and Parshandatha.]

Haman

My star grows brighter with each setting sun;

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