18
They did as she told them: they shut the doors of the garden and went out by the side doors to bring what they had been commanded; they did not see the elders, because they were hiding.
19
When the maids had gone out, the two elders got up and ran to her.
20
They said, "Look, the garden doors are shut, and no one can see us. We are burning with desire for you; so give your consent, and lie with us.
21
If you refuse, we will testify against you that a young man was with you, and this was why you sent your maids away."
22
Susanna groaned and said, "I am completely trapped. For if I do this, it will mean death for me; if I do not, I cannot escape your hands.
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