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Hadassah?
Hadassah?
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Come at once, my love.
Quickly.
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Yes, uncle?
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I had a very strange dream...
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...and I want you to hear it.
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Behold, there were
earthquakes upon the earth,
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and in time,
two great dragons came forth,
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ready to fight
against one another.
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And at their cry,
all nations were stirred up
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to fight against
the Nation of the Just,
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and the Nation of the Just
was prepared for death.
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But the Nation of the Just
cried out to the Lord,
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and as they were crying,
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the little spring
grew into a great river,
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and abounded
into many waters.
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The sun rose up
and the humble were exalted,
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and they defeated
the haughty.
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And that was the
end of the dream.
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How can a little spring
turn into a great river?
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Have faith, my love.
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The Lord, in his infinite mercy,
will reveal its meaning.
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Until then, you must promise
never to reveal to anyone
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that you are a Jew
from the Tribe of Benjamin.
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Never, Uncle?
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As God lives, there will
be a time for you to remain silent
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and a time for you to speak.
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You shall no longer
be called Hadassah;
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you shall be called Esther,
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a proper Persian name
for a proper Persian girl.
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But Uncle...
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And you must never
again call me Uncle.
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From now on,
you shall call me Teacher,
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for that is what I am.
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Do you understand,
Esther?
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Yes, Teacher.
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You must be careful,
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for God has given me
this dream for a reason.
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Come to me, my love.
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Sing to me, my sweet,
sing to me.
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All hail, King Xerxes!
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Hail, King Xerxes!
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Esther,
Esther, come quickly!
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Esther!
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As royal
as the king himself.
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I fear it fits me
not at all.
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I am only a modest man.
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Well, you're going
to the royal banquet,
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and you must honor
the king and his queen.
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Howl envy her.
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You wish to be queen?
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No, I wish to be married.
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Esther, my love,
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you will marry when
I find a suitable match.
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Have I no say
in the matter?
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The Lord God
requires of us obedience.
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It is he that made us,
not we who have made him.
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The Lord will reveal
his will soon enough,
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I promise.
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A splendid Royal Banquet,
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thoroughly cheapened by the
presence of that Jew, Mordecai.
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A bit harsh,
don't you think, Lord Haman?
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It's not in my nature
to mince words.
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Lord Haman.
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Mordecai.
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I was not expecting
to see you here.
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Likewise.
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I was lead to believe
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that only the king's closest
advisors would be invited.
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As was I,
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but apparently the Majesty
decided to invite you as well.
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The king is a most
benevolent man.
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Yes, most benevolent,
I fear.
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If I had it in my power,
I'd crush you under my heel,
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you and your
insidious people.
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As my God lives,
that day will never come.
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All hail, King Xerxes!
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Hail, King Xerxes!
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Nobles, advisors,
and all royal servants,
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I extend to you
my warmest welcome.
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I'm indeed pleased
to celebrate with you
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the anniversary of my
ascension to the throne.
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Queen Vashti, too,
extends her warmest welcome.
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And where is
our Queen Vashti?
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Does she not find our
celebration rich enough?
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Perhaps she is unwell.
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Please avail
yourselves of the food and wine,
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eat and drink without limit,
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for it gives me
great pleasure
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to share this
celebration with you.
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Let the feasting begin!
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All hail, King Xerxes!
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Hail, King Xerxes!
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Keep open your ears,
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I wish to know exactly what my
nobles and advisors are saying.
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By your word, Majesty.
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Mordecai's not
slept well lately.
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He speaks of rumors
and threats against the king.
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These palace intrigues
are not our concern.
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You should think
of pleasant things.
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Like marriage?
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Don't you agree that a woman
my age should be married by now?.
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You ask a difficult question.
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A woman should marry as soon as
a suitable match can be found.
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Suitable match? Suppose
there is no suitable match?
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Well, none of them are
suitable matches, I should know.
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But you married Jacob.
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Aye, that I did.
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Were the two of you
not in love?
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If it was love
Jacob was after,
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he would have married his donkey
and probably been happier.
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And what about you?
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If given the choice, I would
have married Jacob's donkey.
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Judith!
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In truth,
Jacob was a good match.
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He's a hard worker
when he works
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and a good provider
when he provides.
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Do you love him?
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Between children,
and grandchildren,
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and all the things a woman
has to take care of these days,
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who has time
to think about love?
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Queen Vashti is a mystery.
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Ever since the royal wedding,
she is seen so rarely.
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Pity, she's more
beautiful than any flower.
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Yes, Azada,
but flowers fade.
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She likewise is more
beautiful than any sunset.
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But the sunset eventually
turns to darkness, does it not?
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Then again,
His Majesty believes her to be
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more beautiful
than any jewel.
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But jewels can be
lost or stolen.
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Mordecai?
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All that you say is true,
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yet does not Vashti
remain our queen?
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Then she should appear
before us and receive our honor.
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As it is written, like a
gold ring in a pig's snout,
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is a beautiful woman
without discretion?
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Yes, come.
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What think you
of our Queen Vashti?
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The king has called her
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the most beautiful
woman in the world.
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Then why does
she not appear?
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Is our queen suddenly
found unsuitable?
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If the king chose her,
then she is suitable.
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Even kings have been known
to make mistakes.
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Toast to the king!
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What news?
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Your Majesty's
nobles and advisors
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are anxious
to see the queen.
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My good people,
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as much as I have
endeavored to provide you
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with the finest
in food and wine,
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I regret that
I have withheld from you
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the greatest of all blessings,
Queen Vashti.
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I shall therefore
deny you no longer.
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And not a moment
too soon.
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Sardar, I command
that the Queen Vashti join us here
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in the royal hall
and dance for us.
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It will please me greatly to
have her join me by my side.
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By your word, Majesty.
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Permission to enter?
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Permission to enter, Royal One.
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Granted.
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My queen,
the women wish to know
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whether you prefer diamonds
or pearls on your headdress.
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Cannot my husband, the king,
afford both diamonds and pearls?
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Yes, that is so,
Royal One.
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Then I shall have both.
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Yes, Royal One.
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It's the least that
foolish man can do for me.
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Royal One, I caution you to
choose your words carefully.
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And I caution you not
to be so presumptuous.
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Yes, Royal One.
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The king is a fool,
but he is also in love,
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which means I shall
have the upper hand.
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Did I not vow to be a queen
unlike any Persia has ever seen?
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Yes, my queen, and you have
kept that vow most faithfully.
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Who's there?
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Sardar, the commander
of His Majesty's royal army.
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I honor you, Queen Vashti.
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What is the meaning
of this intrusion?
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The king has commanded
your presence at once.
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You are to wear
your finest garments
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and place a jeweled tiara
upon your head.
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In such fashion shall you
dance for His Majesty
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and for his guests.
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Is that what the king asks?
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No, Royal One,
it is what the king commands.
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Tell him I'm busy.
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Royal One, I'm
afraid you misunderstand.
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The king has commanded you
to come before him and dance.
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Suppose I'm not
in the mood for dancing?
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The king is also a warrior.
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When he commands his soldiers,
they must obey.
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Very well,
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have him command his army
to dance for him.
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Royal One!
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If I return to the king
without you,
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my life may be in peril.
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For the sake of my head,
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I ask that you do
as the king commands.
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I care not for your head
nor for anyone else's.
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I have made up my mind.
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And even if His Majesty himself
came to fetch me,
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I would not go.
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Now leave me!
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I find this
conversation tiresome.
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The queen tarries.
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Perhaps she needs more time
to make herself presentable.
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Perhaps she is deliberately
trying to keep us in suspense.
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We soon shall see.
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Sardar, what is
the meaning of this?
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Who dares disobey the king?
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The queen, Your Majesty.
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What did she say?
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Out with it!
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She said she was not
in the mood for dancing.
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If this is treason
you speak against the queen...
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It is not treason,
Your Majesty, but truth.
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Perhaps the queen
misunderstood my command.
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No, Majesty.
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The queen
understood perfectly.
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She said that
even if Your Majesty
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came to fetch her yourself,
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she would not go.
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This
impertinence shall not stand.
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If I allow Queen Vashti
to disobey me,
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then what will stop the women
of Persia from doing likewise?
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I shall therefore
issue a new command.
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By your word, Majesty.
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I command that Queen Vashti
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be removed from
the palace at once,
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and I decree that
my marriage to her
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is null and void.
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By your word, Majesty.
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All hail, King Xerxes!
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Hail, King Xerxes!
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I wish to be alone.
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Esther, Esther,
I have terrible news!
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What is it?
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The king has dissolved
his marriage to Queen Vashti.
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It is said that she
wickedly disobeyed a command.
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What exactly did the king
command her to do?
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She was commanded
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to dance for the king
and his guests, and she refused.
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And for this reason
she was banished?
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Well, a royal command is
not to be taken lightly,
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nor should a woman
disobey her husband.
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Oh Judith,
you're one to talk.
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Would you have me believe
that there is no disobedience
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in your marriage?
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None whatsoever.
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Jacob does exactly
what I tell him to do.
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Perhaps it is best
that I'm not married.
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It is a
complicated business.
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But not without
its rewards.
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Judith,
stop your gossiping.
256
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These palace intrigues
are none of our concern.
257
00:18:36,482 --> 00:18:40,213
Oh, Miriam, Miriam!
I have terrible news!
258
00:18:42,554 --> 00:18:45,079
This is a disaster
for the kingdom.
259
00:18:45,190 --> 00:18:49,286
A fatalist sees a disaster;
a wise man sees opportunity.
260
00:18:49,395 --> 00:18:52,421
But Lord Haman,
Persia is without a queen!
261
00:18:52,531 --> 00:18:54,761
Then His Majesty will simply
have to find a new one!
262
00:18:54,867 --> 00:18:57,665
Yes, Lord Haman, but
from which part of the world?
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00:18:57,770 --> 00:19:01,137
All of our allies have
run out of eligible brides.
264
00:19:01,240 --> 00:19:03,606
Well, then His Majesty
will have to find a new queen
265
00:19:03,709 --> 00:19:05,574
amongst his own people,
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00:19:05,677 --> 00:19:10,979
a young woman of nobility,
preferably...
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a daughter of one of
his closest advisors.
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00:19:16,021 --> 00:19:17,488
Ah!
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00:19:20,459 --> 00:19:26,091
What a pity it is that the gods
have favored you with ten sons
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and not a single daughter.
271
00:19:27,699 --> 00:19:29,098
But Gaspar,
have you forgotten
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00:19:29,201 --> 00:19:31,897
that I have daughter
called Zara?
273
00:19:32,004 --> 00:19:36,304
Forgive me, Lord Haman,
but she is but a child.
274
00:19:36,408 --> 00:19:37,875
That was yesterday.
275
00:19:37,976 --> 00:19:39,739
You know children,
they grow up so quickly.
276
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Quickly enough for marriage?
277
00:19:41,880 --> 00:19:43,848
Indeed!
278
00:19:45,484 --> 00:19:48,180
You must take this proposal
to the king at once.
279
00:19:48,287 --> 00:19:51,188
No, no, no, I'm far too
modest to make such a proposal myself.
280
00:19:51,290 --> 00:19:55,158
No, no, that is why I'm relying
upon you to make it for me.
281
00:19:55,260 --> 00:19:57,057
Me? But...
282
00:19:57,162 --> 00:20:03,431
Oh, faithful friend, I want
the honor to be all yours.
283
00:20:08,974 --> 00:20:11,534
But, Lord Haman,
284
00:20:11,643 --> 00:20:17,104
what if His Majesty
receives it badly?
285
00:20:18,250 --> 00:20:20,445
I may lose my head.
286
00:20:20,552 --> 00:20:23,715
But I would be supremely
grateful for your sacrifice.
287
00:20:23,822 --> 00:20:29,852
Now, the king's counsel will
be meeting with the king soon.
288
00:20:29,962 --> 00:20:35,264
I want you to prepare
well your speech,
289
00:20:35,367 --> 00:20:41,169
for my sake,
as well as for yours.
290
00:20:47,579 --> 00:20:51,709
Blessed are you, Lord,
our God, King of the universe,
291
00:20:51,817 --> 00:20:54,615
who sanctifies us
with his commandments
292
00:20:54,720 --> 00:20:58,713
and commands us to light
the Sabbath candles.
293
00:20:58,824 --> 00:21:00,291
Amen.
294
00:21:02,327 --> 00:21:05,421
We should also give thanks
for our King Xerxes,
295
00:21:05,531 --> 00:21:08,625
for permitting our people to
celebrate the Sabbath in peace.
296
00:21:08,734 --> 00:21:12,067
If the king did not permit us
to celebrate the Sabbath,
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00:21:12,171 --> 00:21:14,332
we would of course disobey,
would we not?
298
00:21:14,439 --> 00:21:16,737
Yes, my child,
that is true.
299
00:21:16,842 --> 00:21:22,007
It would be better to disobey
the king than to disobey God.
300
00:21:22,114 --> 00:21:25,550
And yet the queen disobeyed
the king and was banished.
301
00:21:25,651 --> 00:21:30,384
The queen was indeed banished
because of her disobedience.
302
00:21:30,489 --> 00:21:32,616
The queen was banished
because she refused to dance
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00:21:32,724 --> 00:21:34,783
before the king
and make a spectacle of herself.
304
00:21:34,893 --> 00:21:35,655
Esther!
305
00:21:38,397 --> 00:21:41,298
I cannot find it
in myself to condemn her,
306
00:21:41,400 --> 00:21:45,359
for if I had been commanded so,
I too would have disobeyed.
307
00:21:45,470 --> 00:21:49,201
Esther, you are permitted
many things under my roof,
308
00:21:49,308 --> 00:21:52,607
but treason
is not one of them.
309
00:21:52,711 --> 00:21:57,011
If the king commands it,
you are not to question.
310
00:21:57,115 --> 00:21:58,776
Even if the king
commanded our people
311
00:21:58,884 --> 00:22:00,283
not to obey the Sabbath?
312
00:22:00,385 --> 00:22:01,784
Yes.
313
00:22:01,887 --> 00:22:04,981
I mean no, I...
314
00:22:05,090 --> 00:22:07,217
Either my words
are failing me,
315
00:22:07,326 --> 00:22:11,262
or the student has indeed
surpassed the teacher.
316
00:22:11,363 --> 00:22:15,663
Esther, my love, you must
follow your conscience,
317
00:22:15,767 --> 00:22:19,760
but obedience to God is the
sure path to righteousness.
318
00:22:19,871 --> 00:22:21,270
Yes, Teacher.
319
00:22:21,373 --> 00:22:23,864
Yes.
320
00:22:43,829 --> 00:22:45,797
Yes, Lord Haman.
321
00:22:50,969 --> 00:22:53,403
All hail, King Xerxes!
322
00:22:53,505 --> 00:22:55,803
Hail, King Xerxes!
323
00:23:06,685 --> 00:23:08,516
There must
be treachery afoot.
324
00:23:08,620 --> 00:23:10,713
How so, Mordecai?
325
00:23:10,822 --> 00:23:13,450
Haman's lips are moving.
326
00:23:13,558 --> 00:23:16,789
Providence has ordained
that my head bears the crown,
327
00:23:16,895 --> 00:23:19,455
but is it also the
design of providence
328
00:23:19,564 --> 00:23:22,931
that I should spend
my life in solitude?
329
00:23:23,035 --> 00:23:28,132
Is there no suitable queen
for the king of Persia?
330
00:23:29,608 --> 00:23:34,841
Your Majesty, if I may
have permission to speak?
331
00:23:41,453 --> 00:23:45,685
Oh great king, it is neither
the design of providence
332
00:23:45,791 --> 00:23:51,388
nor the will of your people that
Your Majesty remain unmarried.
333
00:23:51,997 --> 00:23:54,329
Where, then, would you
have me find a queen?
334
00:23:54,433 --> 00:23:56,628
Do you think we've
not looked everywhere?
335
00:23:56,735 --> 00:23:59,203
His Majesty has
looked everywhere
336
00:23:59,304 --> 00:24:04,003
except from among
his own people.
337
00:24:05,577 --> 00:24:08,375
This eunich
speaks truthfully.
338
00:24:09,181 --> 00:24:10,910
Is it not customary
for the king
339
00:24:11,049 --> 00:24:13,483
to marry the daughter
of one of his allies?
340
00:24:13,585 --> 00:24:20,514
Customary, Majesty,
but not required.
341
00:24:21,893 --> 00:24:24,828
Again, the
eunuch speaks truthfully.
342
00:24:24,930 --> 00:24:29,993
And Majesty,
if I may be so bold,
343
00:24:30,102 --> 00:24:32,536
may I...
344
00:24:32,637 --> 00:24:39,042
may I suggest you look toward
your nobles and advisors
345
00:24:39,144 --> 00:24:41,112
for such a queen?
346
00:24:44,716 --> 00:24:48,812
Gentlemen, what
think you of this proposal?
347
00:24:48,920 --> 00:24:55,655
Your Majesty,
if I may be permitted,
348
00:24:56,695 --> 00:25:01,723
Gaspar's suggestion,
while it is a worthy one,
349
00:25:01,833 --> 00:25:03,994
is not feasible, I fear.
350
00:25:04,102 --> 00:25:05,569
For what reason?
351
00:25:05,670 --> 00:25:07,069
Your Majesty surely knows
352
00:25:07,172 --> 00:25:10,335
that more than half of your
counselors are eunuchs.
353
00:25:10,442 --> 00:25:12,103
That's a great disadvantage,
I'm afraid,
354
00:25:12,210 --> 00:25:16,112
when it comes to
producing offspring.
355
00:25:17,616 --> 00:25:24,522
Your Majesty, my worthy
colleague is mistaken.
356
00:25:25,557 --> 00:25:27,616
One of your counselors
does indeed
357
00:25:27,726 --> 00:25:31,457
have a suitable
candidate for marriage.
358
00:25:31,563 --> 00:25:33,758
Pray tell me Gaspar.
359
00:25:33,865 --> 00:25:36,390
Who is this
suitable candidate?
360
00:25:36,501 --> 00:25:43,304
It is none other than
Zara, the daughter of Lord Haman.
361
00:25:43,408 --> 00:25:48,573
Lord Haman,
does Gaspar speak the truth?
362
00:25:51,550 --> 00:25:54,018
He does indeed,
Your Majesty,
363
00:25:54,119 --> 00:25:58,283
and while I love my daughter
more than my own life,
364
00:25:58,390 --> 00:26:04,329
it would give me great pleasure
to offer her to you as a bride.
365
00:26:04,429 --> 00:26:08,456
I also have another
candidate, Your Majesty.
366
00:26:08,567 --> 00:26:11,502
Mordecai, you
have never taken a wife.
367
00:26:11,603 --> 00:26:14,231
Whence comes this candidate?
368
00:26:14,339 --> 00:26:17,137
Your Majesty
speaks the truth,
369
00:26:17,242 --> 00:26:20,871
however it has been my
pleasure to be the guardian
370
00:26:20,979 --> 00:26:23,641
of a young orphan girl
371
00:26:23,748 --> 00:26:28,378
who has grown into an
exceptional young woman,
372
00:26:28,487 --> 00:26:31,923
as fine a daughter
as Persia can produce.
373
00:26:32,023 --> 00:26:35,925
Tell me, Mordecai,
is she beautiful?
374
00:26:36,027 --> 00:26:39,258
As lovely as a
morning star, Your Majesty,
375
00:26:39,364 --> 00:26:44,427
and more importantly,
she is as obedient and modest
376
00:26:44,536 --> 00:26:48,267
as she is beautiful.
377
00:26:48,373 --> 00:26:52,070
Permit me a
word, gracious Majesty.
378
00:26:52,177 --> 00:26:54,304
As you wish,
Lord Haman.
379
00:26:54,412 --> 00:26:59,440
The selection of a bride
is no small matter,
380
00:26:59,551 --> 00:27:01,382
but I would think
you would agree with me
381
00:27:01,486 --> 00:27:06,549
that only women of quality
should be selected.
382
00:27:06,658 --> 00:27:08,956
Did not Gaspar say
that my nobles and advisors
383
00:27:09,060 --> 00:27:12,359
could select a woman
of good standing?
384
00:27:12,464 --> 00:27:16,798
Why then do you disagree
with your own eunuch?
385
00:27:16,902 --> 00:27:21,896
Very well then,
are there any others?
386
00:27:24,910 --> 00:27:26,605
I have a candidate,
Your Majesty.
387
00:27:26,711 --> 00:27:29,111
I also have a candidate,
Your Majesty.
388
00:27:29,614 --> 00:27:32,708
As well do I, Majesty.
389
00:27:32,817 --> 00:27:36,844
I command that the daughters of
Persia be brought to the palace
390
00:27:36,955 --> 00:27:38,479
at the time of my choosing
391
00:27:38,590 --> 00:27:42,185
and presented to me
for my royal perusal.
392
00:27:42,294 --> 00:27:47,254
In such manner
shall I find a new queen.
393
00:27:48,066 --> 00:27:50,626
All hail, King Xerxes!
394
00:27:50,735 --> 00:27:53,636
Hail, King Xerxes!
395
00:28:04,950 --> 00:28:06,781
This is a disaster
for the kingdom.
396
00:28:06,885 --> 00:28:10,582
Oh, a fatalist sees a disaster;
a wise man sees an opportunity.
397
00:28:10,689 --> 00:28:13,123
Oh, silence,
you foolish eunuch.
398
00:28:13,224 --> 00:28:15,124
Didn't I tell you to
prepare well your speech?
399
00:28:15,226 --> 00:28:17,194
Lord Haman,
I had no idea Mordecai
400
00:28:17,295 --> 00:28:19,286
would suggest a contest.
401
00:28:19,397 --> 00:28:22,662
It's insolence,
the nerve of that hapless Jew.
402
00:28:22,767 --> 00:28:26,430
He proposes that a stray,
403
00:28:26,538 --> 00:28:29,029
a cast-off become queen.
404
00:28:29,140 --> 00:28:31,665
Mordecai said
she was an orphan.
405
00:28:31,776 --> 00:28:34,267
We know not the child's
true circumstances,
406
00:28:34,379 --> 00:28:36,939
nor are we likely
to find them out.
407
00:28:37,048 --> 00:28:41,007
Lord Haman, if she
was raised by Mordecai,
408
00:28:41,119 --> 00:28:44,145
she is clearly unsuitable.
409
00:28:44,255 --> 00:28:47,019
What further proof
do you require?
410
00:28:47,125 --> 00:28:50,390
Because Mordecai
is cunning, if nothing else.
411
00:28:50,495 --> 00:28:54,090
Who knows what trickery
this old Jew has up his sleeve?
412
00:28:54,199 --> 00:28:58,659
Lord Haman, I can confidently
predict that whatever candidates
413
00:28:58,770 --> 00:29:03,537
may appear, they will be
no match for your Zara.
414
00:29:03,642 --> 00:29:06,304
What, are you a prophet
suddenly as well as a fool?
415
00:29:06,411 --> 00:29:11,314
Rarely are those two qualities
captured in one man.
416
00:29:11,416 --> 00:29:16,353
Shh, shh.
417
00:29:18,189 --> 00:29:21,852
There we go, there we go.
418
00:29:21,960 --> 00:29:24,258
Keep your head,
Lord Haman.
419
00:29:26,831 --> 00:29:31,165
All will be well, shh.
420
00:29:31,269 --> 00:29:36,673
All better be well,
421
00:29:36,775 --> 00:29:40,336
because it will be
your head that is lost.
422
00:29:48,353 --> 00:29:49,820
Haman!
423
00:30:04,803 --> 00:30:06,361
Esther, my love.
424
00:30:06,471 --> 00:30:08,564
Oh, forgive me, Teacher.
425
00:30:08,673 --> 00:30:11,369
I must remember not to make
noise while you are studying.
426
00:30:11,476 --> 00:30:16,004
Esther, your singing is sweet
and it bothers me not.
427
00:30:16,114 --> 00:30:19,174
My love, did I not
promise that you would marry
428
00:30:19,284 --> 00:30:21,752
when I found
a suitable match?
429
00:30:21,853 --> 00:30:23,718
Teacher, has the Lord
revealed his will to you?
430
00:30:23,822 --> 00:30:24,379
Well...
431
00:30:33,865 --> 00:30:36,163
All my worrying was for naught,
for I know that the Lord
432
00:30:36,267 --> 00:30:38,861
has heard my prayers
and he has answered them.
433
00:30:38,970 --> 00:30:43,339
Tell me, Teacher, tell me.
Who is it that I'm to marry?
434
00:30:43,441 --> 00:30:47,673
It is the king.
435
00:30:48,780 --> 00:30:50,179
The king of what?
436
00:30:50,281 --> 00:30:54,149
Why, the king
of Persia of course.
437
00:30:55,620 --> 00:30:57,315
The same king
who banished the queen
438
00:30:57,422 --> 00:30:59,356
because she refused
to dance?
439
00:30:59,457 --> 00:31:01,391
Esther, my love, I know
this is a difficult thing.
440
00:31:01,493 --> 00:31:04,758
Difficult?
Might I suggest impossible?
441
00:31:04,863 --> 00:31:06,592
Why would the king
choose me as his queen?
442
00:31:06,698 --> 00:31:08,097
He knows me not.
443
00:31:08,199 --> 00:31:09,598
You speak the truth,
my love,
444
00:31:09,701 --> 00:31:12,499
but it is also true the king
may not take you for a queen.
445
00:31:12,604 --> 00:31:14,572
I thought you said
that a match had been made.
446
00:31:14,672 --> 00:31:18,574
Not quite.
447
00:31:18,676 --> 00:31:21,770
Am I to compete,
as in a race?
448
00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:24,678
Esther, the competition
is fierce,
449
00:31:24,783 --> 00:31:31,018
and if you lose it may mean
the death of our people.
450
00:31:32,023 --> 00:31:35,550
This is beyond
my understanding.
451
00:31:35,660 --> 00:31:39,926
My child, listen to me.
452
00:31:40,031 --> 00:31:43,057
Lord Haman, the wicked
man who hates our people
453
00:31:43,168 --> 00:31:46,535
has proposed his own
daughter as a match.
454
00:31:46,638 --> 00:31:48,731
If she becomes queen,
455
00:31:48,840 --> 00:31:51,434
Haman will be the power
behind the throne.
456
00:31:51,543 --> 00:31:57,880
Our king is still young
and requires sound advice.
457
00:31:57,982 --> 00:32:04,080
I worry that Haman's evil
will be unrestricted.
458
00:32:04,189 --> 00:32:06,180
You must pray, Esther.
459
00:32:06,291 --> 00:32:11,729
You must ask God for
wisdom and strength.
460
00:32:11,830 --> 00:32:14,390
I will need much
of both, I fear.
461
00:32:14,499 --> 00:32:16,865
Fear not,
they are richly blessed
462
00:32:16,968 --> 00:32:19,937
who put their
trust in God.
463
00:32:22,874 --> 00:32:28,141
I will pray, Teacher, for
both wisdom and for strength.
464
00:32:28,246 --> 00:32:30,578
Pray also for me.
465
00:32:30,682 --> 00:32:36,643
I have lit a fire that
will not be easily put out.
466
00:32:39,657 --> 00:32:43,388
Yes, Father Mordecai.
467
00:32:51,236 --> 00:32:52,703
I honor you, Lord Haman.
468
00:32:52,804 --> 00:32:54,203
Oh, honor me later.
469
00:32:54,305 --> 00:32:56,364
Fetch me my wife
and be quick about it.
470
00:32:56,474 --> 00:32:58,669
Begging
your pardon, Lord Haman.
471
00:32:58,776 --> 00:33:03,213
Your wife left word that
she is too busy to see you.
472
00:33:08,653 --> 00:33:12,453
Too busy?
473
00:33:12,557 --> 00:33:17,620
If my wife intends to follow
the example of the queen,
474
00:33:17,729 --> 00:33:19,959
tell her she can
obtain the same results,
475
00:33:20,064 --> 00:33:22,828
only I shall banish her
to the desert,
476
00:33:22,934 --> 00:33:24,834
and when the vultures
have had their fill,
477
00:33:24,936 --> 00:33:27,268
she'll make
a pretty fossil.
478
00:33:27,372 --> 00:33:30,603
Hush Husband, this foolish slave
has taken leave of his senses.
479
00:33:30,708 --> 00:33:32,505
Nasir, return to your chores!
480
00:33:32,610 --> 00:33:34,305
As you command,
Lady Haman.
481
00:33:34,545 --> 00:33:36,172
Oh my husband,
what good news from the palace?
482
00:33:36,381 --> 00:33:37,780
There is none.
483
00:33:37,882 --> 00:33:39,611
Has the king rejected
our daughter as his queen?
484
00:33:39,717 --> 00:33:41,116
He has not as yet.
485
00:33:41,219 --> 00:33:43,244
Then why did you
insist the news is bad.
486
00:33:43,354 --> 00:33:45,219
Because of that Jew,
Mordecai!
487
00:33:45,323 --> 00:33:48,190
Thanks to his treachery,
the betrothal is now a contest
488
00:33:48,293 --> 00:33:51,126
in which his own candidate is
a rival to our daughter, Zara.
489
00:33:51,229 --> 00:33:53,390
The impertinence
of that man.
490
00:33:53,498 --> 00:33:57,229
Now, we'll have to
depend on our daughter
491
00:33:57,335 --> 00:34:00,532
to win the affections of the
king with her charm and beauty.
492
00:34:00,638 --> 00:34:03,573
You realize, of course, that
puts us at a great disadvantage.
493
00:34:03,675 --> 00:34:06,143
Oh, have I not eyes,
woman?
494
00:34:08,513 --> 00:34:11,846
If only the
king were blind,
495
00:34:11,950 --> 00:34:14,976
then all our troubles
would soon be over.
496
00:34:15,086 --> 00:34:18,146
Our daughter's
not entirely unfair,
497
00:34:18,256 --> 00:34:19,689
and what of
Mordecai's candidate?
498
00:34:19,791 --> 00:34:20,553
Have you seen her?
499
00:34:22,160 --> 00:34:23,593
Then perhaps this
tension is for naught.
500
00:34:23,695 --> 00:34:26,095
Oh, unlikely,
Mordecai's too clever.
501
00:34:26,197 --> 00:34:27,994
Perhaps you
give him too much credit.
502
00:34:28,099 --> 00:34:31,762
All I know is that Zara
was not meant to have a rival.
503
00:34:31,869 --> 00:34:33,666
There, there,
my husband.
504
00:34:33,771 --> 00:34:35,932
Leave it to me.
505
00:34:36,040 --> 00:34:41,501
With some jewels and
cosmetics and fine fabrics,
506
00:34:41,612 --> 00:34:46,242
I shall fashion our Zara
into a worthy queen.
507
00:34:46,351 --> 00:34:48,182
That'll take
an act of the gods.
508
00:34:48,286 --> 00:34:49,514
Is your ambition lacking?
509
00:34:52,256 --> 00:34:55,623
I shall see the
house of Haman rule,
510
00:34:55,727 --> 00:34:59,026
then shall I have my revenge
on those insidious Jews
511
00:34:59,130 --> 00:35:05,535
whose king
exterminated my people.
512
00:35:05,636 --> 00:35:10,369
One task at a time,
my lord.
513
00:35:13,678 --> 00:35:16,272
Incline your ear,
O Lord, and hear me,
514
00:35:16,381 --> 00:35:20,784
for I am poor and needy.
515
00:35:20,885 --> 00:35:23,820
You are my God.
516
00:35:23,921 --> 00:35:29,359
Save your servant
who trusts in you.
517
00:35:29,460 --> 00:35:34,227
Oh God, what you ask
is a difficult thing,
518
00:35:34,332 --> 00:35:40,760
and yet I know that nothing
is impossible with you.
519
00:35:40,872 --> 00:35:45,434
If you will but call me by name,
I will answer and obey.
520
00:35:45,543 --> 00:35:48,808
Hadassah, Hadassah.
521
00:35:48,913 --> 00:35:51,279
Who's there?
522
00:35:51,382 --> 00:35:53,475
Hadassah.
523
00:35:53,584 --> 00:35:55,779
Who calls me by that name?
524
00:35:55,887 --> 00:35:58,651
It is I.
525
00:35:58,756 --> 00:36:01,884
Lord?
526
00:36:09,700 --> 00:36:14,399
Speak, Lord,
for I am listening.
527
00:36:14,505 --> 00:36:17,997
Because I am with you,
you shall not be harmed,
528
00:36:18,109 --> 00:36:23,308
for I am the Lord,
the Holy One of Israel.
529
00:36:23,414 --> 00:36:26,008
Yes, God.
530
00:36:26,117 --> 00:36:29,575
There will come for
you a time to keep silent,
531
00:36:29,687 --> 00:36:33,145
and a time for you to speak,
532
00:36:33,257 --> 00:36:39,924
for in all things
shall I be glorified.
533
00:36:40,031 --> 00:36:44,229
My God speaks
and I will obey.
534
00:36:56,314 --> 00:36:59,909
Oh, house of Haman,
535
00:37:00,017 --> 00:37:05,785
today shall you
receive your glory.
536
00:37:10,595 --> 00:37:12,563
Where is my wife?
537
00:37:14,465 --> 00:37:15,864
Is it success or failure?
538
00:37:15,967 --> 00:37:17,662
Patience, Husband.
539
00:37:17,768 --> 00:37:20,896
The house of Haman did not
become great in 1 day.
540
00:37:21,005 --> 00:37:23,098
No, but it
can be ruined in 1 day
541
00:37:23,207 --> 00:37:24,697
if my wife
and my daughter fail me.
542
00:37:24,809 --> 00:37:26,208
We shall not fail.
543
00:37:26,310 --> 00:37:27,777
Nasir.
544
00:37:30,014 --> 00:37:32,414
Have a look.
545
00:37:43,961 --> 00:37:46,862
It's a failure.
546
00:37:47,665 --> 00:37:53,035
Oh, why have the gods not
given me a worthy daughter?
547
00:37:53,137 --> 00:37:54,536
She is worthy.
548
00:37:54,639 --> 00:37:57,699
I didn't ask for a daughter
as handsome as myself.
549
00:37:57,808 --> 00:38:02,507
If she had but a fraction of
our beauty, all would be well.
550
00:38:02,613 --> 00:38:06,572
Hush, Husband,
you upset the girl.
551
00:38:06,684 --> 00:38:08,515
I will add a veil.
552
00:38:08,619 --> 00:38:12,282
It will add an air of mystery
for the king.
553
00:38:12,390 --> 00:38:15,757
Nasir,
fetch me my fabrics.
554
00:38:17,228 --> 00:38:20,789
If His Majesty is enchanted
by a bolt of cloth,
555
00:38:20,898 --> 00:38:23,833
then he's a greater fool
than he's been given credit for.
556
00:38:23,935 --> 00:38:26,233
Hush, Husband.
557
00:38:26,337 --> 00:38:29,067
We shall not fail;
all will be well.
558
00:38:29,173 --> 00:38:31,141
All better be well!
559
00:38:32,076 --> 00:38:34,203
I tell you this day
560
00:38:34,312 --> 00:38:36,803
that either my daughter Zara
will be crowned
561
00:38:36,914 --> 00:38:39,314
the queen of Persia
562
00:38:39,417 --> 00:38:43,877
or I will have
no daughter at all.
563
00:38:59,604 --> 00:39:04,541
I may be poorly dressed,
but I am rich in faith.
564
00:39:04,642 --> 00:39:08,271
My child, the palace will
provide you with all the oils
565
00:39:08,379 --> 00:39:10,609
and perfumes
and cosmetics you require.
566
00:39:10,715 --> 00:39:13,878
As much as she
desires and more.
567
00:39:13,985 --> 00:39:15,680
I have everything I need.
568
00:39:15,786 --> 00:39:18,016
If she captures
the king's heart,
569
00:39:18,122 --> 00:39:20,886
his eyes
will not disagree.
570
00:39:20,992 --> 00:39:24,758
Forgive me, I have not
cried so since my wedding day.
571
00:39:24,862 --> 00:39:27,057
Were they not
tears of joy?
572
00:39:27,164 --> 00:39:28,631
Not precisely.
573
00:39:29,634 --> 00:39:31,465
We go to the palace.
574
00:39:31,569 --> 00:39:33,196
And may our God
go with you.
575
00:39:33,304 --> 00:39:36,432
And be with your spirit,
Judith.
576
00:40:58,656 --> 00:41:01,216
Lord Haman's
daughter, the lady Zara,
577
00:41:01,325 --> 00:41:04,817
is a woman
of great modesty, my king.
578
00:41:04,929 --> 00:41:06,920
She wouldn't dream
of appearing before you
579
00:41:07,031 --> 00:41:09,659
with her face uncovered.
580
00:41:09,767 --> 00:41:12,327
An admirable quality,
I suppose.
581
00:41:23,314 --> 00:41:25,874
Can it be?
582
00:41:25,983 --> 00:41:27,450
Your Majesty?
583
00:41:27,518 --> 00:41:32,285
You there, step forward.
584
00:41:38,729 --> 00:41:41,527
By what name
are you called?
585
00:41:41,632 --> 00:41:44,430
My name is Esther,
Your Majesty.
586
00:41:44,535 --> 00:41:47,003
And who speaks for
this woman, Esther?
587
00:41:47,104 --> 00:41:49,766
I do, Your Majesty.
588
00:41:49,874 --> 00:41:51,307
And what say you
on her behalf?
589
00:41:51,409 --> 00:41:53,877
I can only quote
the writings of my people,
590
00:41:53,978 --> 00:41:58,915
that a virtuous wife
is more precious than rubies.
591
00:42:02,953 --> 00:42:07,788
Your Majesty, my daughter Zara
comes from a noble house
592
00:42:07,892 --> 00:42:11,123
whose lineage goes
back many generations.
593
00:42:11,228 --> 00:42:13,059
She will make
a charming wife
594
00:42:13,164 --> 00:42:17,260
as befits such a
fine and noble king.
595
00:42:17,368 --> 00:42:20,804
It is also written
that charm is deceptive,
596
00:42:20,905 --> 00:42:26,002
but a woman who fears God
will be greatly praised.
597
00:42:26,110 --> 00:42:28,169
Majesty, these
superstitious ramblings
598
00:42:28,279 --> 00:42:30,645
of this Jewish malcontent
599
00:42:30,748 --> 00:42:33,273
should have no impact
on your decision.
600
00:42:33,384 --> 00:42:36,717
Lord Haman, has
it not always been my pleasure
601
00:42:36,821 --> 00:42:38,584
to consider all advice?
602
00:42:38,689 --> 00:42:42,989
Indeed, Majesty, indeed.
603
00:42:43,761 --> 00:42:45,922
Sardar...
604
00:42:46,030 --> 00:42:50,364
Escort these two great daughters
of Persia to my chamber.
605
00:42:50,468 --> 00:42:52,595
I will summon them
at my pleasure.
606
00:42:52,703 --> 00:42:55,934
By your word, Majesty.
607
00:43:17,628 --> 00:43:18,526
All is prepared?
608
00:43:24,435 --> 00:43:26,596
Would not Your Majesty
be better served
609
00:43:26,704 --> 00:43:30,196
by speaking with
each woman directly?
610
00:43:30,307 --> 00:43:31,831
I shall learn
more from this
611
00:43:31,942 --> 00:43:34,809
than I could learn from
a thousand private talks,
612
00:43:34,912 --> 00:43:38,006
for to my face they will
tell me what I wish to hear,
613
00:43:38,115 --> 00:43:44,543
but in secret shall I divine
the true nature of these women.
614
00:43:44,655 --> 00:43:46,885
Yes, my lord.
615
00:43:55,833 --> 00:43:59,394
My lady, is this your
first time to the palace?
616
00:43:59,503 --> 00:44:01,471
Yes, yours as well?
617
00:44:04,174 --> 00:44:05,801
And what
think you of it?
618
00:44:05,910 --> 00:44:09,107
The palace?
619
00:44:09,213 --> 00:44:13,172
It's very...
620
00:44:13,284 --> 00:44:14,751
palatial.
621
00:44:15,853 --> 00:44:18,720
Yes, yes it is.
622
00:44:20,958 --> 00:44:26,828
My lady, I suspect
you're a woman of great beauty.
623
00:44:26,931 --> 00:44:30,924
Why then do you conceal
yourself with silk cloths?
624
00:44:31,035 --> 00:44:34,266
Alas, I am not
a woman of great beauty.
625
00:44:34,371 --> 00:44:36,339
This I cannot believe.
626
00:44:36,440 --> 00:44:39,671
It is my wicked parents
who have hidden my face.
627
00:44:39,777 --> 00:44:41,802
They are hoping that the
king confuses my disguise
628
00:44:41,912 --> 00:44:46,611
for modesty,
for if he sees my face,
629
00:44:46,717 --> 00:44:48,275
he will be repulsed.
630
00:44:48,385 --> 00:44:53,118
This cannot be.
631
00:44:53,223 --> 00:44:57,683
May I be allowed to
determine this for myself?
632
00:45:05,035 --> 00:45:06,593
You are beautiful!
633
00:45:10,307 --> 00:45:11,706
You mock me.
634
00:45:11,809 --> 00:45:13,538
I do not!
635
00:45:13,644 --> 00:45:16,169
Surely, anyone with eyes
can see you are as lovely
636
00:45:16,280 --> 00:45:19,943
as any daughter of Persia.
637
00:45:20,050 --> 00:45:23,281
You are the first person
to pay me this compliment;
638
00:45:23,387 --> 00:45:26,618
forgive me if
I am suspicious.
639
00:45:26,724 --> 00:45:30,216
Can you not
see for yourself?
640
00:45:30,327 --> 00:45:34,696
I only know that I'm a
disappointment to my family.
641
00:45:34,798 --> 00:45:40,532
Your own parents do not know
what a treasure they possess?
642
00:45:40,638 --> 00:45:42,037
If I'm indeed a treasure,
643
00:45:42,139 --> 00:45:44,767
it is one they are so
desperate to give away.
644
00:45:44,875 --> 00:45:46,570
But surely it is
because they wish to have
645
00:45:46,677 --> 00:45:48,269
a queen as a daughter.
646
00:45:48,379 --> 00:45:52,076
It is because my father
wishes to control the king.
647
00:45:52,182 --> 00:45:55,242
I am only
a means to an end.
648
00:45:55,352 --> 00:45:56,751
Forgive me for asking,
649
00:45:56,854 --> 00:46:02,815
but suppose the king
does not choose you?
650
00:46:05,329 --> 00:46:08,492
Then I shall pay dearly.
651
00:46:08,599 --> 00:46:13,161
I shall be banished
and live on the streets.
652
00:46:13,270 --> 00:46:16,637
No, if the king
does not choose you,
653
00:46:16,740 --> 00:46:18,537
you shall not
live on the streets.
654
00:46:18,642 --> 00:46:21,042
You will live
with me in the palace.
655
00:46:21,145 --> 00:46:22,544
As your slave?
656
00:46:22,646 --> 00:46:25,740
As my lady in waiting,
and if there be a more exalted
657
00:46:25,849 --> 00:46:32,118
position, it shall be yours,
you have my word.
658
00:46:38,128 --> 00:46:41,325
Summon Mordecai and Haman,
659
00:46:41,432 --> 00:46:43,366
I have made my choice.
660
00:46:43,467 --> 00:46:45,697
By your word, Majesty.
661
00:46:50,507 --> 00:46:55,968
My good men, what a
pleasant task I have completed this day.
662
00:46:56,180 --> 00:46:59,980
To select a wife from
Persia's finest daughters
663
00:47:00,084 --> 00:47:02,985
has been most agreeable to me.
664
00:47:03,087 --> 00:47:09,686
Though I have chosen quickly, I
am certain I have chosen wisely.
665
00:47:19,536 --> 00:47:22,562
Without further ado,
666
00:47:22,673 --> 00:47:27,576
it is Esther whom
I have chosen to be my queen.
667
00:47:28,312 --> 00:47:35,275
But Your Majesty, a king that
judges quickly judges unwisely.
668
00:47:36,120 --> 00:47:41,786
My eyes have seen
and my heart bares witness.
669
00:47:41,892 --> 00:47:44,952
This is indeed my queen.
670
00:47:45,062 --> 00:47:48,156
It can only
be the work of our God.
671
00:47:50,768 --> 00:47:53,965
I honor you, my lady,
and I only ask that you commit
672
00:47:54,071 --> 00:47:57,973
to your promise that I shall
be your faithful servant.
673
00:47:58,075 --> 00:48:00,737
Consider it done.
674
00:48:16,660 --> 00:48:21,120
I shall therefore
issue a royal proclamation.
675
00:48:21,231 --> 00:48:22,926
By your word,
Great Majesty.
676
00:48:23,033 --> 00:48:28,733
Let the word go forth
that Esther is my queen.
677
00:48:28,839 --> 00:48:32,935
Prepare a feast
and declare a holiday!
678
00:48:33,043 --> 00:48:35,511
Yes, King Xerxes.
679
00:48:53,530 --> 00:48:54,462
I honor you.
680
00:48:56,733 --> 00:48:59,327
Even the gods themselves
are against me.
681
00:48:59,436 --> 00:49:02,803
And why is my husband
roaring about like a lion?
682
00:49:02,906 --> 00:49:06,205
The house of Haman
lies in ruins because of you.
683
00:49:06,310 --> 00:49:08,778
Because of me?
684
00:49:08,879 --> 00:49:13,942
It would be an amazing trick
if I were able ponder it.
685
00:49:14,051 --> 00:49:15,848
Your magic is worthless.
686
00:49:15,953 --> 00:49:18,319
Hush, Husband.
Tell me about our daughter.
687
00:49:18,422 --> 00:49:20,014
We have no daughter.
688
00:49:20,123 --> 00:49:22,114
This is strange news,
Husband.
689
00:49:22,292 --> 00:49:25,261
I suspect the king
has chosen another.
690
00:49:25,362 --> 00:49:27,694
What, you're mocking me
to my face?
691
00:49:27,798 --> 00:49:33,737
Husband, in love as in war,
to the victor go the spoils.
692
00:49:33,837 --> 00:49:36,328
Then I tell you,
this is war.
693
00:49:36,440 --> 00:49:38,408
With the king?
694
00:49:39,409 --> 00:49:41,377
With Mordecai.
695
00:49:42,446 --> 00:49:44,880
Hear me, woman.
696
00:49:44,982 --> 00:49:49,282
The house of Haman
shall be redeemed.
697
00:50:23,553 --> 00:50:25,521
Do not fear, Esther.
698
00:50:29,993 --> 00:50:33,520
Thou may come closer.
699
00:50:39,469 --> 00:50:40,936
Closer.
700
00:50:45,242 --> 00:50:47,369
Are you indeed afraid?
701
00:50:47,477 --> 00:50:53,848
No, great king, I'm in awe
of your majesty and of your wisdom.
702
00:50:54,584 --> 00:50:56,609
How so?
703
00:50:56,720 --> 00:50:58,119
You have chosen
me for a bride
704
00:50:58,221 --> 00:51:00,689
without having spoken
a single word to me.
705
00:51:00,791 --> 00:51:05,524
Then come, sit
at my feet and let us talk.
706
00:51:05,629 --> 00:51:10,362
As you wish,
Your Majesty.
707
00:51:15,339 --> 00:51:18,069
Are you comfortable?
708
00:51:18,175 --> 00:51:21,235
I must answer Your Majesty's
question with another question.
709
00:51:21,345 --> 00:51:25,111
Ask.
710
00:51:25,215 --> 00:51:30,983
Is this always to be my
position, at His Majesty's feet?
711
00:51:31,088 --> 00:51:32,487
You are not
of noble birth,
712
00:51:32,589 --> 00:51:35,888
and therefore you must
take an inferior position.
713
00:51:35,993 --> 00:51:37,426
His Majesty speaks the truth,
714
00:51:37,527 --> 00:51:41,122
but in marriage shall
we not be equally yoked?
715
00:51:41,231 --> 00:51:42,960
My lady...
716
00:51:43,066 --> 00:51:48,732
I cannot raise you above the
circumstances of your birth.
717
00:51:48,839 --> 00:51:51,774
If you are indeed
to be my husband,
718
00:51:51,875 --> 00:51:55,902
then there is only one
solution to this problem.
719
00:52:05,555 --> 00:52:09,082
This is the solution
you had in mind?
720
00:52:09,192 --> 00:52:10,853
The very one, my king.
721
00:52:10,961 --> 00:52:13,623
You are much more beautiful
from this perspective.
722
00:52:13,730 --> 00:52:16,096
And His Majesty's face
is much more dignified
723
00:52:16,199 --> 00:52:19,657
than His Majesty's feet.
724
00:52:23,407 --> 00:52:25,773
Will you be an
obedient queen?
725
00:52:25,876 --> 00:52:27,969
That is all I ask.
726
00:52:28,078 --> 00:52:30,239
Will you be a
faithful husband?
727
00:52:30,347 --> 00:52:31,746
That is all I ask.
728
00:52:31,848 --> 00:52:37,150
My love for you is as great
as my love for Persia.
729
00:52:37,254 --> 00:52:41,088
And I shall obey you
as I would obey my God.
730
00:52:41,191 --> 00:52:45,127
My queen exalts me.
731
00:52:45,228 --> 00:52:47,788
It was Mordecai
who taught me thus.
732
00:52:47,898 --> 00:52:50,765
You have learned well.
733
00:52:50,867 --> 00:52:55,463
I wish our
wedding was tonight.
734
00:52:55,572 --> 00:52:57,403
Patience, my king.
735
00:52:57,507 --> 00:52:59,372
We have only
just engaged.
736
00:52:59,476 --> 00:53:03,708
Is not the king entitled
to get what he desires?
737
00:53:03,814 --> 00:53:06,977
The king desires
virtue above all else,
738
00:53:07,084 --> 00:53:10,281
and shall therefore be content
to wait for his bride.
739
00:53:10,387 --> 00:53:16,257
I will wait, but it will
bring me no happiness.
740
00:53:16,359 --> 00:53:17,758
Happier still will you be
741
00:53:17,861 --> 00:53:20,796
when the day of our
marriage finally arrives.
742
00:53:20,897 --> 00:53:26,392
Indeed, my love,
my Esther.
743
00:53:31,975 --> 00:53:36,412
Now you must go, before
immodesty takes hold of me.
744
00:53:36,513 --> 00:53:40,381
I fear no such thing,
for you are a king.
745
00:53:40,484 --> 00:53:42,645
But I am also a man.
746
00:53:42,752 --> 00:53:44,219
Now go.
747
00:53:47,324 --> 00:53:51,090
As my king commands,
I shall obey.
748
00:53:51,194 --> 00:53:53,492
Good night, sweet king.
749
00:53:53,597 --> 00:53:56,828
Good night, dear Esther.
750
00:54:11,548 --> 00:54:13,846
Walk with me.
751
00:54:13,950 --> 00:54:17,477
This night hurts time.
752
00:54:17,587 --> 00:54:23,184
Yes, my lord, but it
is the dawn that heals.
753
00:54:23,293 --> 00:54:24,954
The time has come
for us to act.
754
00:54:25,061 --> 00:54:26,460
Agreed.
755
00:54:26,563 --> 00:54:29,862
We've delayed long enough
while our foolish king
756
00:54:29,966 --> 00:54:32,457
follows his heart
and not his head.
757
00:54:32,569 --> 00:54:35,595
And Persia grows soft
as the consequence.
758
00:54:35,705 --> 00:54:38,003
Indeed.
759
00:54:38,108 --> 00:54:41,236
I tell you, Teres,
when I seize the crown,
760
00:54:41,344 --> 00:54:43,938
Persia will again be great.
761
00:54:44,047 --> 00:54:46,481
The army stands
behind you, my lord.
762
00:54:46,583 --> 00:54:49,313
It appears.
763
00:54:49,419 --> 00:54:51,944
Their patience
shall be rewarded,
764
00:54:52,055 --> 00:54:55,582
for soon they will dip
their spears in blood.
765
00:54:55,692 --> 00:54:57,523
We strike at midnight.
766
00:54:57,627 --> 00:54:59,060
I honor you, my lord.
767
00:54:59,162 --> 00:55:01,596
Prepare the men.
768
00:55:20,450 --> 00:55:24,045
Lord Haman,
why trouble me at this hour?
769
00:55:24,154 --> 00:55:29,786
Gracious Majesty,
I have a thorn in my side.
770
00:55:29,893 --> 00:55:33,454
Shall I help you remove it
along with your head?
771
00:55:33,563 --> 00:55:36,430
Gracious Majesty,
have I not been a loyal servant?
772
00:55:36,533 --> 00:55:41,197
Your fidelity is
unquestionable, Haman.
773
00:55:41,304 --> 00:55:45,070
Since you have chosen Mordecai's
candidate as your queen,
774
00:55:45,175 --> 00:55:48,406
it occurs to me that I'm less
esteemed as a result.
775
00:55:48,511 --> 00:55:52,242
Your worthiness
is not diminished in my eyes.
776
00:55:52,349 --> 00:55:54,715
Yes, maybe not
in His Majesty's eyes,
777
00:55:54,818 --> 00:55:58,754
but in the eyes
of my peers.
778
00:55:58,855 --> 00:56:00,948
What would
you have me do?
779
00:56:01,057 --> 00:56:05,357
Your Majesty, if it not
be too great a request,
780
00:56:05,462 --> 00:56:08,260
it would please me well
if you could make me
781
00:56:08,365 --> 00:56:11,391
the king's prime minister.
782
00:56:11,501 --> 00:56:13,662
Prime minister?
783
00:56:13,770 --> 00:56:16,068
It is simply another
title, Lord Haman.
784
00:56:16,172 --> 00:56:19,437
Yes, but one that
would require your people
785
00:56:19,542 --> 00:56:22,409
to bow before me.
786
00:56:22,512 --> 00:56:24,503
Very well, Lord Haman.
787
00:56:26,116 --> 00:56:27,549
Is there no peace
for the king?
788
00:56:27,617 --> 00:56:29,050
Who calls?!
789
00:56:29,119 --> 00:56:31,781
Mordecai, Your Majesty.
790
00:56:31,855 --> 00:56:35,848
Mordecai,
my friend, enter.
791
00:56:35,959 --> 00:56:38,450
A thousand pardons for
the lateness of the hour,
792
00:56:38,561 --> 00:56:40,028
Your Majesty.
793
00:56:40,130 --> 00:56:42,155
Am I not still awake?
794
00:56:42,265 --> 00:56:47,464
Your Majesty, I have a
matter of great importance to discuss.
795
00:56:47,570 --> 00:56:51,438
Well then, keep us not
in suspense, Mordecai.
796
00:56:51,541 --> 00:56:54,135
It is a matter
that concerns the king.
797
00:56:54,244 --> 00:56:55,643
I am now
the king's prime minister;
798
00:56:55,745 --> 00:56:59,977
what concerns the king
concerns me.
799
00:57:00,083 --> 00:57:01,482
Merely another title.
800
00:57:01,584 --> 00:57:07,386
Yes, but one that
requires that you bow before me, Jew.
801
00:57:07,490 --> 00:57:10,482
There's not time,
Lord Haman.
802
00:57:10,593 --> 00:57:15,257
Great Majesty, moments
ago did I hear Sardar,
803
00:57:15,365 --> 00:57:18,459
the commander of your army;
and Teres, your bodyguard,
804
00:57:18,568 --> 00:57:20,160
plot your assassination.
805
00:57:20,270 --> 00:57:21,669
My assassination?
806
00:57:21,771 --> 00:57:26,003
Your Majesty,
this man has lost his senses.
807
00:57:26,109 --> 00:57:30,409
He's accusing His Majesty's two
of his most faithful servants?
808
00:57:30,513 --> 00:57:32,378
Your Majesty
must act at once.
809
00:57:32,482 --> 00:57:36,009
The plot
commences at midnight.
810
00:57:36,119 --> 00:57:37,609
Your Majesty,
as your prime minister,
811
00:57:37,721 --> 00:57:41,213
I advise you to send this
man back to his bedroom.
812
00:57:41,324 --> 00:57:42,985
Obviously he has had
too much to drink.
813
00:57:43,093 --> 00:57:45,561
Overruled!
814
00:57:45,662 --> 00:57:48,825
We will investigate
these charges,
815
00:57:48,932 --> 00:57:53,426
for Mordecai would have
no cause to deceive me.
816
00:57:53,536 --> 00:57:55,663
Your Majesty.
817
00:57:55,772 --> 00:58:00,004
Send for Sardar and Teres,
818
00:58:00,110 --> 00:58:04,444
we will find the truth
of this matter.
819
00:58:28,872 --> 00:58:31,238
What troubles
my husband now?.
820
00:58:31,341 --> 00:58:33,707
Have another of his
schemes come to naught?
821
00:58:33,810 --> 00:58:37,507
Taunt me no further, woman,
or I shall banish you
822
00:58:37,614 --> 00:58:40,082
as I have banished
my daughter.
823
00:58:40,183 --> 00:58:42,083
Yes, Husband,
banish me to the palace
824
00:58:42,185 --> 00:58:44,619
where I too shall
serve Queen Esther.
825
00:58:44,721 --> 00:58:48,179
Oh, silence.
826
00:58:48,291 --> 00:58:51,385
Am I not the
king's prime minister?
827
00:58:51,494 --> 00:58:54,554
Is not everyone required
to bow before me?
828
00:58:54,664 --> 00:58:58,930
Why does this revolting Jew
Mordecai refuse to pay me honor?
829
00:58:59,035 --> 00:59:01,469
I suspect he has found
favor in the king's eyes.
830
00:59:01,571 --> 00:59:04,904
This Mordecai shall not live
and neither shall his people.
831
00:59:05,008 --> 00:59:08,500
Propose you then...murder?
832
00:59:08,611 --> 00:59:12,012
I shall arrange
for their execution.
833
00:59:12,115 --> 00:59:15,107
A fine, subtle distinction,
but a difficult task,
834
00:59:15,218 --> 00:59:18,187
for the Jewish people are
very loyal to their king.
835
00:59:18,288 --> 00:59:20,313
Then what if they
were found to be disloyal?
836
00:59:20,423 --> 00:59:24,257
An unlikely event.
837
00:59:24,360 --> 00:59:26,658
I must get my hands on
as much of the Jewish writings
838
00:59:26,763 --> 00:59:29,095
as I can find.
839
00:59:29,199 --> 00:59:32,259
Does my husband
wish to turn Hebrew?.
840
00:59:32,368 --> 00:59:36,134
Mordecai, he quotes his
people's writings selectively,
841
00:59:36,239 --> 00:59:39,174
but not fully I suspect.
842
00:59:39,275 --> 00:59:42,676
There's only one way
to discern this.
843
00:59:42,779 --> 00:59:47,307
Will you read all
the writings, Husband?
844
00:59:47,417 --> 00:59:49,442
I won't read any of them.
845
00:59:49,552 --> 00:59:51,611
It shall be done for me.
846
00:59:51,721 --> 00:59:53,416
And suppose
no treason is found?
847
00:59:53,523 --> 00:59:55,650
Then I shall create treason!
848
00:59:55,758 --> 00:59:59,023
We shall gather the
great architects of Persia
849
00:59:59,128 --> 01:00:04,430
and have them design gallows
fit for Mordecai, the Jew.
850
01:00:06,536 --> 01:00:12,941
Finally, my wife comes up
with a sensible idea.
851
01:00:22,952 --> 01:00:24,509
Teacher!
My queen!
852
01:00:27,223 --> 01:00:28,622
And my dear, sweet Judith.
853
01:00:28,725 --> 01:00:31,592
My darling child,
I mean, my queen.
854
01:00:31,694 --> 01:00:33,161
Oh!
855
01:00:36,566 --> 01:00:39,330
And what think you
of the palace, Judith?
856
01:00:39,435 --> 01:00:42,495
It has so many rooms,
a person could get lost.
857
01:00:42,605 --> 01:00:44,163
Yes.
858
01:00:44,274 --> 01:00:46,333
Who is this
lovely young girl?
859
01:00:46,442 --> 01:00:49,206
Oh, this is Zara,
Lord Haman's daughter.
860
01:00:49,312 --> 01:00:50,711
I honor you, Mordecai.
861
01:00:50,813 --> 01:00:54,909
This beautiful woman
is Haman's daughter?
862
01:00:55,018 --> 01:00:58,419
I confess to the truth of it,
but with no gladness of heart.
863
01:00:58,521 --> 01:01:01,820
My lovely girl,
I fear for your life.
864
01:01:01,925 --> 01:01:04,951
Your father is a proud man,
easily angered.
865
01:01:05,061 --> 01:01:06,528
I have no concern
for my life,
866
01:01:06,629 --> 01:01:10,121
for Esther has promised
to take care of me.
867
01:01:18,007 --> 01:01:22,137
My queen, I trust that you
have found marriage agreeable?
868
01:01:22,245 --> 01:01:24,907
In truth, Teacher,
I find it bittersweet.
869
01:01:25,014 --> 01:01:26,413
How so?
870
01:01:26,516 --> 01:01:30,577
My husband, the king,
I so rarely see him.
871
01:01:30,687 --> 01:01:34,851
Surely the queen may see
the king at her pleasure?
872
01:01:34,958 --> 01:01:36,516
Nay, Judith.
873
01:01:36,626 --> 01:01:38,321
A woman is not to enter
the king's presence
874
01:01:38,428 --> 01:01:40,953
unless she be summoned,
even the queen.
875
01:01:41,064 --> 01:01:44,124
Aye, if Jacob
had such a law,
876
01:01:44,233 --> 01:01:45,791
he would spend
even more time alone.
877
01:01:45,902 --> 01:01:47,301
Judith.
878
01:01:47,403 --> 01:01:50,338
And likely be
grateful for the silence.
879
01:01:52,241 --> 01:01:55,540
I would be put to death
were I too to disobey.
880
01:01:55,645 --> 01:01:59,877
Lord Haman has lately kept
the king heavily engaged
881
01:01:59,983 --> 01:02:02,110
with the affairs of state.
882
01:02:02,218 --> 01:02:04,118
I doubt not the
king's love for me,
883
01:02:04,220 --> 01:02:08,020
but I fear my rival is Persia
for the king's affection.
884
01:02:08,124 --> 01:02:09,887
Fear not, my queen.
885
01:02:09,993 --> 01:02:12,223
If the king loves you
as well as Persia,
886
01:02:12,328 --> 01:02:14,853
then he loves you
well indeed.
887
01:02:14,964 --> 01:02:18,263
As always, my Teacher
speaks the truth.
888
01:02:18,368 --> 01:02:22,464
My queen,
you have learned well.
889
01:02:25,408 --> 01:02:29,037
Come Judith,
I have much to show you.
890
01:02:37,820 --> 01:02:40,414
All hail,
King Xerxes of Persia.
891
01:02:40,523 --> 01:02:42,616
Hail, King Xerxes!
892
01:02:42,725 --> 01:02:46,320
Lord Haman, I should have
chosen you for a consort,
893
01:02:46,429 --> 01:02:50,297
for I spend more time with you
than I spend with the queen.
894
01:02:50,400 --> 01:02:53,995
Your Majesty, this is
a matter of extreme urgency.
895
01:02:54,103 --> 01:02:56,936
For the sake of your
neck, Lord Haman,
896
01:02:57,040 --> 01:03:00,441
I require that it be
a matter of life or death.
897
01:03:00,543 --> 01:03:04,741
Your Majesty,
this is a matter of treason.
898
01:03:04,847 --> 01:03:07,213
Treason?
899
01:03:07,316 --> 01:03:10,717
Am I surrounded by
nothing but conspirators?
900
01:03:10,820 --> 01:03:12,378
If my throne is in
peril, Lord Haman,
901
01:03:12,488 --> 01:03:15,582
why then are we
completely unaware?
902
01:03:15,692 --> 01:03:20,129
Because, Your Majesty, the
threat comes not from without.
903
01:03:20,229 --> 01:03:25,189
The threat
comes from within.
904
01:03:25,301 --> 01:03:31,262
And only now you
bring this to my attention?
905
01:03:31,374 --> 01:03:32,966
Your Majesty,
906
01:03:33,076 --> 01:03:35,806
there is a group of people in
your kingdom who are disloyal.
907
01:03:35,912 --> 01:03:38,847
And who are
these disloyal people?
908
01:03:38,948 --> 01:03:41,712
The Jews, Your Majesty.
909
01:03:41,818 --> 01:03:42,876
The Jews?
910
01:03:48,825 --> 01:03:50,452
They support another?
911
01:03:50,560 --> 01:03:51,959
Impossible!
912
01:03:52,061 --> 01:03:55,087
The evidence
lies here before you.
913
01:03:55,198 --> 01:03:59,726
Am I Jew, Lord Haman,
that I can read such things?
914
01:03:59,836 --> 01:04:03,602
Then allow us
to translate.
915
01:04:08,444 --> 01:04:11,413
''Sing praises to God.
916
01:04:11,514 --> 01:04:14,847
''Sing praises to our King.
917
01:04:14,951 --> 01:04:19,581
''For God is the King
of all the earth.
918
01:04:19,689 --> 01:04:22,658
''It is God
who reigneth over the people.
919
01:04:22,759 --> 01:04:27,253
It is God
who sitteth upon the throne.''
920
01:04:27,830 --> 01:04:30,321
If this is not proof
of treason, Your Majesty,
921
01:04:30,433 --> 01:04:33,368
then I cannot
produce any.
922
01:04:36,839 --> 01:04:41,037
They repay my generosity
with insolence?
923
01:04:41,144 --> 01:04:45,444
Your Majesty,
if it pleases you,
924
01:04:45,548 --> 01:04:50,417
I have chosen the 13th day of
the 12th month, Your Majesty.
925
01:04:50,520 --> 01:04:53,785
Let on this day
every traitorous Jew,
926
01:04:53,890 --> 01:04:57,917
young, old, women,
children, be annihilated.
927
01:05:04,801 --> 01:05:07,827
Azada...
928
01:05:07,937 --> 01:05:12,237
Let it be done
as Lord Haman commands.
929
01:05:14,310 --> 01:05:17,370
By your word, Your Majesty.
930
01:05:25,655 --> 01:05:27,054
Who calls?
931
01:05:27,156 --> 01:05:28,555
The lady
Zara, Your Majesty.
932
01:05:28,658 --> 01:05:30,125
Enter at once.
933
01:05:32,428 --> 01:05:33,986
A visitor to see
Your Majesty?
934
01:05:34,096 --> 01:05:35,563
Enter.
935
01:05:43,339 --> 01:05:45,239
I honor you, my queen.
936
01:05:45,341 --> 01:05:49,141
Judith, it's so
good to see you.
937
01:05:49,245 --> 01:05:50,769
But the bad news I bring
938
01:05:50,880 --> 01:05:54,543
will surely hurt
Your Majesty's heart.
939
01:05:54,650 --> 01:05:56,982
I come at the
request of Mordecai.
940
01:05:57,086 --> 01:05:59,452
Why does he
not come himself?
941
01:05:59,555 --> 01:06:00,954
Because, my queen,
942
01:06:01,057 --> 01:06:04,925
Mordecai sits at home
in sackcloth and ashes.
943
01:06:05,027 --> 01:06:07,757
Judith, you must
tell me this news at once.
944
01:06:09,732 --> 01:06:12,292
Shall I speak
freely, my queen?
945
01:06:12,401 --> 01:06:15,370
Lady Zara
has my confidence.
946
01:06:17,573 --> 01:06:20,167
It is the wicked
Lord Haman, my queen.
947
01:06:20,276 --> 01:06:23,074
He has convinced
your husband, the king,
948
01:06:23,179 --> 01:06:28,412
to destroy all the Jews.
949
01:06:28,517 --> 01:06:35,218
No, this cannot be.
950
01:06:35,324 --> 01:06:37,849
On the 13th of this month,
951
01:06:37,960 --> 01:06:43,023
all the Jews
will be put to death,
952
01:06:43,132 --> 01:06:46,033
including you.
953
01:06:48,938 --> 01:06:50,599
I've said too much.
954
01:06:50,706 --> 01:06:53,675
Zara, I beg you
to keep this a secret.
955
01:06:53,776 --> 01:06:55,403
My lady, I would
never betray you.
956
01:06:55,511 --> 01:06:58,912
My father is an evil man and
I beg you a thousand pardons.
957
01:06:59,015 --> 01:07:00,812
It's no fault
of yours, Zara.
958
01:07:00,917 --> 01:07:04,045
There's no need
for forgiveness.
959
01:07:10,092 --> 01:07:13,584
What is Mordecai's advice?
960
01:07:13,696 --> 01:07:16,529
He asks that
you go to the king
961
01:07:16,632 --> 01:07:21,763
to beg him for mercy
and plead for our people.
962
01:07:22,772 --> 01:07:25,639
Judith, I cannot,
963
01:07:25,741 --> 01:07:28,141
for no woman is permitted
to enter the king's presence
964
01:07:28,244 --> 01:07:30,371
without being summoned.
965
01:07:30,479 --> 01:07:33,141
Even the queen
must obey this law.
966
01:07:33,249 --> 01:07:36,218
Then this
is Mordecai's answer...
967
01:07:42,091 --> 01:07:44,992
There is a time
to remain silent
968
01:07:45,094 --> 01:07:48,655
and a time to speak,
969
01:07:48,764 --> 01:07:51,824
but if you
remain silent now,
970
01:07:51,934 --> 01:07:56,132
you and your people
will perish.
971
01:07:56,238 --> 01:08:01,403
Is it not possible that you have
come to your royal position
972
01:08:01,510 --> 01:08:04,445
for such a time as this?
973
01:08:04,547 --> 01:08:05,138
Judith, I...
974
01:08:20,529 --> 01:08:24,431
Go then, and tell Mordecai
to gather all the Jews of Persia
975
01:08:24,533 --> 01:08:27,093
and have them fast for me.
976
01:08:27,203 --> 01:08:30,969
They shall not eat or drink
for 3 days, day or night,
977
01:08:31,073 --> 01:08:35,476
and I shall do the same,
978
01:08:35,578 --> 01:08:40,072
and then I will
go to the king.
979
01:08:40,182 --> 01:08:45,848
And if I perish,
I shall perish.
980
01:08:45,955 --> 01:08:50,119
It will be done
as you say, my queen.
981
01:09:28,697 --> 01:09:33,657
I beg you, my queen,
do not make this mistake.
982
01:09:33,769 --> 01:09:36,101
The king is
a man of his word,
983
01:09:36,205 --> 01:09:39,641
and you will surely
be put to death.
984
01:09:39,742 --> 01:09:44,236
Azada, do not fear.
985
01:09:46,449 --> 01:09:49,316
Now take me at once
to the king.
986
01:09:49,418 --> 01:09:54,117
I honor you,
Queen Esther.
987
01:10:09,205 --> 01:10:10,604
Tell me, Lord Haman,
988
01:10:10,706 --> 01:10:14,733
that this concludes
our business for the day.
989
01:10:14,844 --> 01:10:17,369
If Your Majesty commands it
990
01:10:17,480 --> 01:10:19,880
then we shall
continue at another time.
991
01:10:19,982 --> 01:10:23,816
I do command it.
992
01:10:23,919 --> 01:10:26,581
By your word,
Great Majesty.
993
01:10:35,764 --> 01:10:37,459
I honor you,
King Xerxes.
994
01:10:37,566 --> 01:10:39,761
What is the meaning
of this intrusion?
995
01:10:39,869 --> 01:10:42,360
Lord Haman.
996
01:10:42,471 --> 01:10:45,929
The queen is here to
see you, Your Majesty.
997
01:10:46,041 --> 01:10:49,602
Summoned you the queen,
great king?
998
01:10:49,712 --> 01:10:51,839
I did not.
999
01:11:04,727 --> 01:11:06,194
Esther, my queen.
1000
01:11:06,295 --> 01:11:09,526
Forgive my transgression,
Your Majesty,
1001
01:11:09,632 --> 01:11:12,624
for I know that
your word is the law.
1002
01:11:12,735 --> 01:11:15,636
Forgive my
transgression, my love,
1003
01:11:15,738 --> 01:11:18,036
for because of Lord Haman,
1004
01:11:18,140 --> 01:11:19,630
I have placed
the affairs of the state
1005
01:11:19,742 --> 01:11:23,405
above the affairs
of the heart.
1006
01:11:25,481 --> 01:11:29,918
If it pleases Your Majesty,
I would like to make a request.
1007
01:11:30,019 --> 01:11:31,987
It does indeed please me.
1008
01:11:32,087 --> 01:11:34,487
My petition is this:
1009
01:11:34,590 --> 01:11:36,080
Let Your Majesty
come tomorrow
1010
01:11:36,192 --> 01:11:38,353
to a banquet
which I will prepare.
1011
01:11:38,460 --> 01:11:41,623
You and Lord Haman.
1012
01:11:41,730 --> 01:11:44,255
Then I will make
my request known.
1013
01:11:44,366 --> 01:11:46,561
What say you, Lord Haman?
1014
01:11:46,669 --> 01:11:50,400
Your Majesty...
1015
01:11:50,506 --> 01:11:54,966
I wouldn't dream of declining
such a gracious invitation.
1016
01:11:56,178 --> 01:11:57,611
Then let it be done.
1017
01:11:57,713 --> 01:12:00,807
Thank you, my king.
1018
01:12:35,084 --> 01:12:37,678
Does my wife
adore her husband?
1019
01:12:37,786 --> 01:12:41,187
Your persistence
exceeds your cruelty,
1020
01:12:41,290 --> 01:12:44,282
a quality much
to be admired.
1021
01:12:44,393 --> 01:12:46,156
Do we not have everything?
1022
01:12:46,262 --> 01:12:47,661
A great name.
1023
01:12:47,763 --> 01:12:49,230
Ah, and vast wealth.
1024
01:12:49,331 --> 01:12:51,526
And revenge.
1025
01:12:51,634 --> 01:12:53,534
And with the king
under my thumb,
1026
01:12:53,636 --> 01:12:56,605
the house of Haman
rules.
1027
01:13:01,944 --> 01:13:06,074
Oh, I forgot to mention,
my dear, beautiful wife,
1028
01:13:06,181 --> 01:13:08,979
that I am the only person
the queen has invited
1029
01:13:09,084 --> 01:13:11,279
to the royal banquet
for the king.
1030
01:13:11,387 --> 01:13:12,979
Queen Esther?
1031
01:13:13,088 --> 01:13:15,056
What a bizarre invitation.
1032
01:13:15,157 --> 01:13:16,624
Surely she knows
1033
01:13:16,725 --> 01:13:20,024
what will become of her
benefactor, Mordecai.
1034
01:13:20,129 --> 01:13:22,359
Mention not that name.
1035
01:13:22,464 --> 01:13:25,729
His demise
will be soon enough.
1036
01:13:25,834 --> 01:13:30,237
It is the queen who
arouses my suspicion.
1037
01:13:30,339 --> 01:13:34,708
Harbor no such thoughts,
dear wife.
1038
01:13:34,810 --> 01:13:38,712
It is the king who
controls the queen,
1039
01:13:38,814 --> 01:13:45,242
but it is I who
controls the king.
1040
01:14:03,806 --> 01:14:06,832
Is my husband, the king,
well pleased?
1041
01:14:06,942 --> 01:14:09,376
As well pleased
as I am well fed.
1042
01:14:09,478 --> 01:14:11,036
And you, Lord Haman?
1043
01:14:11,146 --> 01:14:12,807
The pleasure of this meal
1044
01:14:12,915 --> 01:14:16,544
is matched only by the pleasure
of the queen's company.
1045
01:14:18,320 --> 01:14:22,416
Queen Esther,
what is your petition?
1046
01:14:22,524 --> 01:14:23,923
Ask and it shall be granted.
1047
01:14:24,026 --> 01:14:26,324
Whatever you request,
even up to half my kingdom,
1048
01:14:26,428 --> 01:14:28,521
I will give it to you.
1049
01:14:28,630 --> 01:14:30,928
If it pleases
Your Majesty,
1050
01:14:31,033 --> 01:14:36,061
grant me my life and spare my
people, for this is my request.
1051
01:14:37,473 --> 01:14:42,467
Esther, my love,
you make a strange petition.
1052
01:14:42,578 --> 01:14:45,172
Who has threatened your life?
1053
01:14:45,280 --> 01:14:48,807
A great enemy,
Your Majesty.
1054
01:14:48,917 --> 01:14:50,885
Lord Haman.
1055
01:14:53,455 --> 01:14:58,324
Lord Haman, would you
molest a queen in her own home?
1056
01:14:58,427 --> 01:15:02,193
Your Majesty,
the queen is surely mistaken.
1057
01:15:02,297 --> 01:15:05,391
I would never
lay a hand on her.
1058
01:15:05,501 --> 01:15:08,868
Lord Haman speaks falsely,
Your Majesty,
1059
01:15:08,971 --> 01:15:12,498
for he has ordered the
destruction of my people
1060
01:15:12,608 --> 01:15:15,202
and me.
1061
01:15:15,310 --> 01:15:20,338
If he had merely made us slaves,
I would have remained silent,
1062
01:15:20,449 --> 01:15:24,010
for there would be no need
to disturb the king.
1063
01:15:24,119 --> 01:15:29,716
Lord Haman, have you
an answer to this accusation?
1064
01:15:29,825 --> 01:15:35,786
Your Majesty, I know not
of what this queen speaks of.
1065
01:15:35,898 --> 01:15:38,366
Lord Haman knows full well,
Your Majesty,
1066
01:15:38,467 --> 01:15:40,435
for did he not cause you
to order the destruction
1067
01:15:40,536 --> 01:15:42,003
of the Jews?
1068
01:15:42,104 --> 01:15:43,765
The Jews?
1069
01:15:43,872 --> 01:15:47,069
They are a treacherous
people, my queen.
1070
01:15:47,176 --> 01:15:49,701
Lord Haman has
shown me the evidence.
1071
01:15:49,812 --> 01:15:51,245
Has he indeed?
1072
01:15:51,346 --> 01:15:53,405
Your Majesty, may I ask,
1073
01:15:53,515 --> 01:15:57,349
what has this matter
got to do with the other?
1074
01:15:57,453 --> 01:16:01,321
Only that the Jews
are my people.
1075
01:16:01,423 --> 01:16:05,154
If they be found traitors,
let me be guilty as well.
1076
01:16:07,830 --> 01:16:09,229
This cannot be.
1077
01:16:09,331 --> 01:16:12,630
Your Majesty,
perhaps the queen is unwell.
1078
01:16:12,734 --> 01:16:15,601
Please, I beg you
to have mercy on her.
1079
01:16:15,704 --> 01:16:18,832
You would beg mercy for me
yet deny it to my people
1080
01:16:18,941 --> 01:16:20,533
and Mordecai?
1081
01:16:24,813 --> 01:16:26,974
Is he a traitor?
1082
01:16:27,082 --> 01:16:28,777
Has it not been
recorded in history
1083
01:16:28,884 --> 01:16:31,375
that Mordecai
once saved your life?
1084
01:16:31,487 --> 01:16:33,921
Does a traitor
conspire against himself?
1085
01:16:34,022 --> 01:16:35,512
Great Majesty...
1086
01:16:35,624 --> 01:16:40,994
Were not for Mordecai,
Esther would not be my queen.
1087
01:16:41,096 --> 01:16:44,554
Yes, that is indeed true.
1088
01:16:44,666 --> 01:16:47,226
I have made
a terrible mistake.
1089
01:16:47,336 --> 01:16:49,998
One that is easily
rectified, Your Majesty.
1090
01:16:50,105 --> 01:16:54,132
You will simply have to
find yourself another queen.
1091
01:16:54,243 --> 01:16:56,711
I have condemned
a man to death
1092
01:16:56,812 --> 01:16:59,872
without first giving him the
opportunity to defend himself,
1093
01:16:59,982 --> 01:17:03,247
he and his people.
1094
01:17:03,352 --> 01:17:04,819
Azada!
Yes, my king?
1095
01:17:06,588 --> 01:17:12,151
Send for Mordecai at once
and summon my counselors.
1096
01:17:12,261 --> 01:17:17,255
I wish for everyone to hear
the testimony tomorrow at noon.
1097
01:17:17,366 --> 01:17:19,994
By your word, King Xerxes.
1098
01:17:21,136 --> 01:17:25,835
Then we shall
know the truth.
1099
01:17:51,633 --> 01:17:54,329
All hail,
King Xerxes of Persia!
1100
01:17:54,436 --> 01:17:57,200
Hail, King Xerxes!
1101
01:18:13,388 --> 01:18:18,985
Men of Persia, this day
I have summoned you to hear the case
1102
01:18:19,094 --> 01:18:22,530
against the Jewish people.
1103
01:18:22,631 --> 01:18:25,327
I was persuaded
of their guilt
1104
01:18:25,434 --> 01:18:28,961
and sentenced them
to a violent death,
1105
01:18:29,071 --> 01:18:33,098
all the Jews, all the Jews,
1106
01:18:33,208 --> 01:18:36,905
including Mordecai
1107
01:18:37,012 --> 01:18:39,344
and my queen.
1108
01:18:42,751 --> 01:18:45,584
But as Lord Haman
once pronounced,
1109
01:18:45,687 --> 01:18:48,679
the king who judges quickly
judges not wisely.
1110
01:18:48,790 --> 01:18:52,726
And in this event,
he is correct.
1111
01:18:52,828 --> 01:18:57,697
Therefore I shall
ask Lord Haman again
1112
01:18:57,799 --> 01:19:00,233
to present his case
against the Jews.
1113
01:19:00,335 --> 01:19:07,298
But this time, Mordecai will
be allowed to defend the Jews.
1114
01:19:14,783 --> 01:19:16,182
Lord Haman?
1115
01:19:16,284 --> 01:19:21,278
Your Majesty, as I
believe I have so eloquently proven,
1116
01:19:21,390 --> 01:19:23,756
that the Jews are
a traitorous people,
1117
01:19:23,859 --> 01:19:29,923
who honor their God
and despise their king,
1118
01:19:30,032 --> 01:19:32,865
and as their
writings also affirm,
1119
01:19:32,968 --> 01:19:35,266
it is their God
who rules them,
1120
01:19:35,370 --> 01:19:39,773
and it is their God
who sits upon the throne.
1121
01:19:43,178 --> 01:19:47,239
Mordecai, have you
an answer to this charge?
1122
01:19:47,349 --> 01:19:51,547
Your Majesty, Lord Haman
does indeed quote the writings
1123
01:19:51,653 --> 01:19:56,852
of my people accurately,
but not completely,
1124
01:19:56,958 --> 01:20:02,123
for it also written
that God establishes kings.
1125
01:20:02,230 --> 01:20:09,193
Therefore to disobey the king
would be to disobey God.
1126
01:20:16,178 --> 01:20:18,373
Mordecai,
I must ask you in truth
1127
01:20:18,480 --> 01:20:24,612
if you are and always have been
an obedient servant to me?
1128
01:20:24,720 --> 01:20:29,453
Your Majesty knows
well the answer to that question,
1129
01:20:29,558 --> 01:20:32,584
for I have served you
faithfully and obediently
1130
01:20:32,694 --> 01:20:38,132
all these years, and
indeed your father before you.
1131
01:20:38,233 --> 01:20:40,463
Of this, Mordecai,
I am certain.
1132
01:20:40,569 --> 01:20:42,901
But I must also ask you,
1133
01:20:43,004 --> 01:20:48,636
are you also an obedient
servant of your God?
1134
01:20:48,744 --> 01:20:51,770
Your Majesty
also knows well
1135
01:20:51,880 --> 01:20:55,043
that as a Jew from
the Tribe of Benjamin,
1136
01:20:55,150 --> 01:20:58,517
I am an obedient
servant to my God.
1137
01:20:58,620 --> 01:21:02,021
That was
quite elegant, Mordecai,
1138
01:21:02,124 --> 01:21:03,785
if not a bit deceptive.
1139
01:21:03,892 --> 01:21:05,757
But answer me this,
Mordecai:
1140
01:21:05,861 --> 01:21:07,692
What if there was
a contradiction?
1141
01:21:07,796 --> 01:21:11,163
What if His Majesty
commanded one thing
1142
01:21:11,266 --> 01:21:15,134
and your God
commanded another?
1143
01:21:15,237 --> 01:21:18,365
Who then, Mordecai,
would you obey?
1144
01:21:20,308 --> 01:21:22,173
Mordecai?
1145
01:21:22,277 --> 01:21:26,509
For many years
I have lived in peace
1146
01:21:26,615 --> 01:21:30,142
and prospered in the
service of Your Majesty.
1147
01:21:30,252 --> 01:21:32,277
But before Your Majesty
came to be,
1148
01:21:32,387 --> 01:21:35,288
my people worshipped
the God of Israel,
1149
01:21:35,390 --> 01:21:40,020
a living God who brought
my people out of Egypt
1150
01:21:40,128 --> 01:21:43,586
and delivered them
from slavery.
1151
01:21:43,698 --> 01:21:47,998
To Your Majesty
I owe my living,
1152
01:21:48,103 --> 01:21:51,368
but to my God,
I owe my life.
1153
01:21:52,040 --> 01:21:53,302
Traitor!
1154
01:21:59,080 --> 01:22:00,809
Order, order!
1155
01:22:01,917 --> 01:22:06,217
Mordecai, perhaps you
did not understand my question.
1156
01:22:06,321 --> 01:22:09,085
These are words
of treason, Your Majesty,
1157
01:22:09,191 --> 01:22:11,989
straight from the
traitor's own lips.
1158
01:22:17,599 --> 01:22:20,033
Order, order!
1159
01:22:20,135 --> 01:22:22,865
Your Majesty, you have
permitted Mordecai to speak
1160
01:22:22,971 --> 01:22:24,996
on behalf of his people.
1161
01:22:25,106 --> 01:22:27,802
Permit me now to speak
on behalf of Mordecai.
1162
01:22:31,947 --> 01:22:34,677
As you wish, Esther.
1163
01:22:36,751 --> 01:22:40,983
Your Majesty, have you not
always granted the Jewish people
1164
01:22:41,089 --> 01:22:45,549
the freedom to worship
their God in peace?
1165
01:22:45,660 --> 01:22:50,495
My love, it has indeed
been my pleasure,
1166
01:22:50,599 --> 01:22:56,094
but it was also the will
of the late king, my father.
1167
01:22:56,204 --> 01:22:59,071
Therefore I must ask you,
great king,
1168
01:22:59,174 --> 01:23:02,575
when ever did you issue an
order to my Teacher, Mordecai,
1169
01:23:02,677 --> 01:23:05,840
which he did not obey?
1170
01:23:05,947 --> 01:23:11,579
In truth, dear Esther,
I cannot recall such an event.
1171
01:23:11,686 --> 01:23:15,554
Your Majesty cannot recall it
because it has not happened.
1172
01:23:15,657 --> 01:23:21,562
Your Majesty, this
Jewish queen pleads too late.
1173
01:23:21,663 --> 01:23:28,125
She acts out of preservation for
her title as well as her life.
1174
01:23:29,704 --> 01:23:32,696
Did not once
Mordecai save your life?
1175
01:23:32,807 --> 01:23:37,039
And did you not reward him with
a royal robe and a royal horse?
1176
01:23:37,145 --> 01:23:40,444
And was it not Lord Haman
who recommended it?
1177
01:23:40,548 --> 01:23:44,746
Your Majesty, the
question that was asked was
1178
01:23:44,853 --> 01:23:50,416
what would be done for the man
that the king wishes to honor?.
1179
01:23:50,525 --> 01:23:53,392
I thought His Majesty
was referring to me.
1180
01:23:57,032 --> 01:23:59,091
Therefore, Your Majesty,
1181
01:23:59,200 --> 01:24:02,966
I pose to you the same
question Lord Haman asks:
1182
01:24:03,071 --> 01:24:08,008
If a king commands one thing
and God commands another,
1183
01:24:08,109 --> 01:24:11,670
how would you have
this conflict resolved?
1184
01:24:24,592 --> 01:24:30,997
I would have a man
follow his own conscience,
1185
01:24:33,268 --> 01:24:38,296
for even kings have been
known to make mistakes.
1186
01:24:47,649 --> 01:24:52,552
I find no treason
in Mordecai or his people
1187
01:24:52,654 --> 01:24:57,614
and he shall continue to serve
me with honor and distinction.
1188
01:25:01,062 --> 01:25:02,723
And his people shall live.
1189
01:25:10,271 --> 01:25:14,435
Lord Haman, I am not yet
finished with you,
1190
01:25:14,542 --> 01:25:20,276
for we must still address
the issue of your treason.
1191
01:25:21,716 --> 01:25:23,741
My treason?
1192
01:25:23,852 --> 01:25:26,514
For the havoc
you have created
1193
01:25:26,621 --> 01:25:29,021
and for the terrible
advice you have rendered
1194
01:25:29,124 --> 01:25:30,751
as prime minister,
1195
01:25:30,859 --> 01:25:34,420
I hereby
sentence you to death.
1196
01:25:37,599 --> 01:25:43,196
And I command that a gallows
be built as quickly as possible
1197
01:25:43,304 --> 01:25:45,772
with which to execute you.
1198
01:25:45,874 --> 01:25:49,537
Gracious Majesty,
in his infinite wisdom,
1199
01:25:49,644 --> 01:25:52,807
Haman has already
prepared such a gallows.
1200
01:25:52,914 --> 01:25:56,873
Though it was
tailored for Mordecai,
1201
01:25:56,985 --> 01:26:03,015
I am sure you will find it
for him a perfect fit.
1202
01:26:09,297 --> 01:26:14,360
I am repaid
with my own coin.
1203
01:26:14,469 --> 01:26:16,096
To the gallows at once.
1204
01:26:17,439 --> 01:26:18,838
Azada.
1205
01:26:18,940 --> 01:26:20,669
I honor you, King Xerxes.
1206
01:26:20,775 --> 01:26:24,211
Remove at once
Haman's royal robe
1207
01:26:24,312 --> 01:26:26,439
and place it upon Mordecai,
1208
01:26:26,548 --> 01:26:31,679
for it is Mordecai who
will now be my prime minister.
1209
01:26:39,394 --> 01:26:44,889
These events shall be
recorded in history.
1210
01:26:44,999 --> 01:26:47,695
By your word, Your Majesty.
1211
01:26:47,802 --> 01:26:50,236
And henceforth forever
1212
01:26:50,338 --> 01:26:55,366
this will be, for the Jews,
a time of joy and happiness,
1213
01:26:55,477 --> 01:26:59,675
and let it be written
that it is Queen Esther
1214
01:26:59,781 --> 01:27:03,182
who has saved her people
from the villain Haman.
1215
01:27:06,154 --> 01:27:07,621
Queen Esther!
1216
01:27:08,523 --> 01:27:12,015
Azada, take this man away.
1217
01:27:12,127 --> 01:27:15,290
It shall be done
as you say.
1218
01:27:17,465 --> 01:27:22,232
Mordecai, now that you
are second in rank to the king,
1219
01:27:22,337 --> 01:27:28,139
command a banquet to be held
with much food and wine.
1220
01:27:29,344 --> 01:27:30,971
Your Majesty.
1221
01:27:31,079 --> 01:27:33,980
For I would command it myself,
1222
01:27:34,082 --> 01:27:37,449
but I wish to be alone
with my queen.
1223
01:27:42,891 --> 01:27:45,826
Hail, King Xerxes!92071
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