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White linen and cotton curtains hung from shining white and red-purple ropes tied to gold and silver rings and marble post Gold and silver couches sat on a mosaic floor made of emerald, marble, and mother-of-pearl.
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He showed off the awesome riches and beautiful treasures of his kingdom as a reflection of how great he was. The event lasted a long time—six whole months, to be exact!
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When the days of the wedding feast were over, the king held a six-day wine festival for everyone who remained in the city. They all met in the walled garden of the royal palace.
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White linen and cotton curtains hung from shining white and red-purple ropes tied to gold and silver rings and marble post Gold and silver couches sat on a mosaic floor made of emerald, marble, and mother-of-pearl.
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The cups were made of gold and silver. There was a miniature cup made of ruby, worth thirty thousand talents. The king made sure there was plenty of the best wine, which he himself also drank.
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The wine festival had no established rules, so the king ordered everyone serving wine in the palace to offer as much as each guest wanted.