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And when a convenientday was come, thatHerod on hisbirthdaymade a supper to hislords*, high captains,andchief estates of Galilee;
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And when the daughter of the saidHerodias came in, anddanced, andpleasedHerodand them that sat with him, the kingsaid unto the damsel,Ask of mewhatsoeverthouwilt, and I will give it thee.
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And he sware unto her,Whatsoever*thou shalt ask of me, I will give it thee,unto the half of mykingdom.
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And she went forth, and said unto hermother,What shall I ask? And she said, The head of John the Baptist.