Human Craftiness and Divine Faithfulness

The golden sceptre was extended to Esther, and she began to breathe more freely. She had come before the king uncalled for; and had he not extended that golden rod to her she would have been executed that very day! But her husband-king was pleased to see her in the royal apparel; and to inform the soldiers attending him that she was not to be put to death, he extended that powerful and significant piece of metal to her. The golden sceptre was extended to Esther, and she began to breathe more...