(_Exeunt, R, with great ceremony_, Holofernes _and his heralds, followed
by_ Judith.)

INGUR (_as they go, stopping_ Bagoas, _who goes last_). Mightiness,
pardon your slave.

BAGOAS. Well?

INGUR (_pointing to_ Haggith). Your slave captured the mistress. Reward
him with this outlandish wench.

BAGOAS (_carelessly_). The fool goeth out to seek his own damnation.
Take her.


CURTAIN.




SCENE II


_Interior of the tent of_ Holofernes. _A couch with curtains, L. The
principal entrance to the tent is at the back. Secondary entrances in
the hangings, L. and R._

TIME: _The same morning, later._

Bagoas _and his attendant are unveiling_ Judith.