HOLOFERNES. Let her follow me.
(Exeunt, R, with great ceremony, Holofernes and his heralds, followed by Judith.)
INGUR (as they go, stopping Bagoas, who goes last). Mightiness, pardon your slave.
BAGOAS. Well?
INGUR (pointing to Haggith). Your slave captured the mistress. Reward him with this outlandish wench.
BAGOAS (carelessly). The fool goeth out to seek his own damnation. Take her.
CURTAIN.
[SCENE II]
Interior of the tent of Holofernes. A couch with curtains, L. The principal entrance to the tent is at the back. Secondary entrances in the hangings, L. and R.