[Withdraw quickly from the window.]

HERODIAS

What are ye doing here, damsels? Salome thou! Shall we let it be said that we have brought evil manners into Jerusalem?

SALOME

[Intending to wound, but outwardly meek.] Methinks it is said already.

HERODIAS

[Enraged.] Go!

SALOME

Yes, mother. [She crosses over, and lingers between the pillars of the balcony.]

HERODIAS