8
And when she came out, she besought the Lord God of Israel to direct her way to the raising up of the children of her people.
9
So she came in clean, and remained in the tent, until she did eat her meat at evening.
10
And in the fourth day Holofernes made a feast to his own servants only, and called none of the officers to the banquet.
11
Then said he to Bagoas the eunuch, who had charge over all that he had, Go now, and persuade this Hebrew woman which is with thee, that she come unto us, and eat and drink with us.
12
For, lo, it will be a shame for our person, if we shall let such a woman go, not having had her company; for if we draw her not unto us, she will laugh us to scorn.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.