[Flattered.]
Oh, I think it must have grown
In islands of the blue Aegean Sea.
Esther
[Turning to the king.]
My lord, it is the selfsame cup they drank
From sacred vessels at Belshazzar's feast
That night in Babylon.
Haman
What means the queen,
This wine is not that old, and yet, 'tis not
Excelled at banquets of the gods.
Ahasuerus
[Showing effect of wine.]
Nor kings.
This is a joyous night! Oh, queen, your wit
Has filled my cup with wine of happiness.
What think you, Haman, should be done to him
The king delighteth most to honor now?