The son of Zalphon, was abroad

In Shushan on the errand of my lord.

Haman

Not only in this city, but, my spouse,

In every province of the king, the Jews

In sackcloth mourn because of Haman's might.

But would you know the secret of my strength?

This ring! The seal of Xerxes. It is death

To every drop of Jacob's blood within

The Domain of Ahasuerus' rule.

Zeresh

The guests are coming.

Haman

Oh, the messages

Of enmity are swift as shafts of love.

Now, Zeresh, call the servants of the house

And set a sumptuous feast, for Haman would

Take counsel of his friends.

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