GABALOS

It shall be done, Sire. [Exit.

SALOME

[Pointing to the door, the curtains of which are open.] Mother, see what they are bringing. See! [She rushes out.]

HEROD

[Descending the steps of the dais.] What does she want there?

HERODIAS

Sire, thou art of simple understanding. I advise thee to look the other way.

HEROD

What is she doing?