But Queen Vashti refused to come at the word of the king that [was] {conveyed by} the eunuchs. And the king became very angry, and his anger burned in him.

{This advice pleased the king} and the officials, and the king acted according to the word of Memucan.

If I have found favor in the eyes of the king, and if it is good to the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, let the king and Haman come to the banquet that I will prepare for them tomorrow, and I will do according to the word of the king.

The mounted couriers on the royal horses went out without delay, urged by the king's word. The law was given in the citadel of Susa.

Parmashta, Arisai, Aridai, and Vaizatha,