[Turning round.] Before I forget it, just tell me, my friend, what art thou going to do with that Baptist?
HEROD
My Baptist is nothing to thee.
HERODIAS
The maids tell me he wanders about loose in the gardens.
HEROD
Let him; he will not hurt thee.
HERODIAS
I only asked, because I wish to know how I am to avoid him.
HEROD