A Reluctant Queen
“It was small and windowless. The walls stopped a foot short of the ceiling, providing the only possibility for the movement of air. Two small chests were pushed against one of the walls and a lamp, a charcoal brazier, and a table comprised the remainder of the furnishings. A small, polished bronze mirror hung on the wall over the table, upon which were arranged a variety of combs, colored ribbons, jars, and bottles. The heavy scent of some kind of musky perfume hung in the air.
Esther felt she ...would suffocate if she had to sleep in here.
Hegai said, “We had to send the king’s entire harem to Babylon to make room for the new additions here. The girl who was previously in this room was dismissed by the king yesterday, which is why we have space for you.”
“Dismissed?”
“Yes. The Great King is granting each candidate a separate interview. This has been going on for months, and so far he has rejected every one of them.” Hegai looked put out. “We have sent him some extremely beautiful girls, but Ahasuerus is fastidious.”MoreLess
Esther felt she ...would suffocate if she had to sleep in here.
Hegai said, “We had to send the king’s entire harem to Babylon to make room for the new additions here. The girl who was previously in this room was dismissed by the king yesterday, which is why we have space for you.”
“Dismissed?”
“Yes. The Great King is granting each candidate a separate interview. This has been going on for months, and so far he has rejected every one of them.” Hegai looked put out. “We have sent him some extremely beautiful girls, but Ahasuerus is fastidious.”MoreLess
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