So Esther called for Hathach, one of the king's eunuchs who had been placed at her service, and instructed him to find out the cause and reason for Mordecai's behavior.

So Hathach went to Mordecai at the plaza of the city in front of the king's gate.

So Hathach returned and related Mordecai's instructions to Esther.

Then Esther replied to Hathach with instructions for Mordecai: