HEROD
[To the gaoler.] Bring the Baptist here.... I will consider it, Salome.
[Exit Gaoler.
SALOME
[From the gate, with a slight fluttering of her veil.] And I will thank thee, Sire!
HEROD
Salome!
SALOME
[Vanishes, with a burst of laughter. Abi and Maecha have preceded her.]
HEROD