HEROD
[Rushes forward to raise her.]
HERODIAS
[Who has retreated as far as the proscenium on right, and has watched everything intently with a harassed expression playing on her face, now intervenes to prevent him. She and Herod exchange hostile glances.]
HEROD
[Hoarsely.] Salome!
SALOME
Sire!
HEROD
Stand up and speak.