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And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in , and danced , and pleased Herod and them that sat with him , the king said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever thou wilt , 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 my kingdom.
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And she went forth , and said unto her mother, What shall I ask ? And she said , The head of John the Baptist.
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And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked , saying , I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.
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And the king was exceeding sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes which sat with him , he would not reject her.