Zeresh

The guests are coming.

Haman

Oh, the messages
Of enmity are swift as shafts of love.
Now, Zeresh, call the servants of the house
And set a sumptuous feast, for Haman would
Take counsel of his friends.

Zeresh

My gracious lord,
The table is already set. Go greet
The guests and bring them in.

[Exit Haman.]

[Zeresh continues.]

Parshandatha,
What do you think of Haman? Did you note
My lord?

Parshandatha