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106 er feast was held for seven days, and Vashti, the Queen, made a similar feast in the apartment for the women. On the last day of this great feast, the King, being merry with wine, commanded the seven Chamberlains to bring Vashti into his presence wearing the royal crown and otherwise displaying her great beauty. With a modesty which is as becoming as it was surprising she positively refused to comply with his improper request, although she knew that her refusal would cost her her crown, and perhaps her life. All honor to the noble resolution of this brave woman in that far-off time and land! After taking the advice of his seven counsellors, the King determined to put her away forever, lest her example should lead the women throughout the empire to disobey their husbands. Vashti never afterwards came into the King’s presence. The decree which removed her was registered among the unchangeable laws of the Medes and Persians. Orders were then given that the whole