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Esther's petition
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AMAN Is OBLIG TO LEAD MA 0CHAI IN TRIUMPH
should be dressed in the king's robes, with the king's crown upon his head, and set upon the king's horse. Thus dressed, he should be led through the streets of the capital by the rst prince of the land, who should cry out, 'Thus shall be he honored whom the king has a mind to honor'."
The king said to Aman, "Make haste and do as thou hast spoken to Mardochai the Jew, who sits before the gates of the palace."
The next day the king and Aman came to the second banquet which Esther had prepared for them. Again the king asked her to tell him what she wished and again promised that if she desired it, she could have half of his kingdom. Then Esther said, "If I have
