The play follows as it was finally worked out by the children.
THE STORY OF QUEEN ESTHER
SCENE I
Place: The King's palace—Shushan.
Characters: King Ahasuerus (king of Media and Persia), Haman (chief counselor), Persian Princes, Servants.
[The King is seated on his throne, princes seated before the King, and Haman is seated by the King's side. Servants are bringing drinks in golden vessels.]
King: The seventh day of this feast hath come, and on this day will I bring my beautiful Queen, Vashti, before you. The princes of my land must depart, bearing a good report of my fair Queen as well as of the great riches of my court. Chamberlains, come forth! [The servants come before the King and bow.] I command you to bring Vashti, the Queen, before my presence. [Servants withdraw.]
First Prince: O King, this is a great honor that thou bestowest upon us!
Second Prince: Yea, Vashti, the Queen, is already known over the land for her wondrous beauty. We are most happy that thou wilt allow thy servants to behold her.
Third Prince: What wonderful tidings we will spread over thy provinces, O King. Thy people do not know the half of thy riches and thy wonderful greatness and generosity.