My ear is obedient. Let them come.

SCENE V

[The same. Salome (thickly veiled) led in by Herodias while the harps are tuned. A murmur of astonishment runs round the table.]

VITELLIUS

Are these thy Libyan----

HEROD

[Who has risen.] This is my wife, Exalted Highness.

VITELLIUS

[Also rising.] Mistress, if thou wouldst grace this feast with thy smiles, I bid thee welcome.

HERODIAS