[She sits next to Salome.
Herod (to The Judges).
You know why I have had you summoned here.
Aaron.
In deepest pain do we appear before you.
Herod.
I do not doubt it. With my house and me
You’re closely bonded all as friend and kin;
What hurts me must hurt you. You will rejoice,
Touching the Queen, if you—(stops short) forgive me that!