The same. Jabad and several servants.
JABAD
Pardon, oh master, the lamb is ready.
HEROD
First, we will hear what the priests have to say if your mistress, our mistress, so pleaseth.
HERODIAS
[Assents, smiling.] [Exeunt all.
SCENE VII
John, Miriam [come through the lower door to right].
MIRIAM