Haman was soon to find out that he had gone far afield in supposing
himself to be the man whom the king delighted to honor. The king's
command ran: "Hasten to the royal treasure chambers; fetch thence a
cover of find purple, a raiment of delicate silk, furnished forth with
golden bells and pomegranates and bestrewn with diamonds and pearls,
and the large golden crown which was brought me from Macedonia upon the
day I ascended the throne. Furthermore, fetch thence the sword and the
coat of mail sent me from Ethiopia, and the two veils embroidered with
pearls which were Africa's gift. Then repair to the royal stables, and
lead forth the black horse whereon I sat at my coronation. With all
these insignia of honor, seek out Mordecai!"