1. Now he was staying at that time in the king's court with Bagatha and Thara the king's eunuchs, who were porters of the palace.
2. And when he realized their thoughts, and had diligently paid close attention, he learned that they were attempting to cast their hand against king Artaxerxes, and he reported this to the king.
3. Then the king had both of them questioned, and when they confessed, he ordered a sentence of death.