15 And they said to her: 'You have preserved your life by following such an excellent plan, to descend to our lord.
16 But know this, that when you will stand in his sight, he will treat you well, and you will be very pleasing to his heart.' And they led her to the tabernacle of Holofernes, announcing her.
17 And when she had entered before his face, immediately Holofernes was captivated by his eyes.
18 And his attendants said to him, 'Who can hold the people of the Hebrews in contempt, who have such beautiful women? So, we ought to think it not worthwhile, for their sakes, to fight against them.'
19 And so, Judith looked upon Holofernes, sitting under a canopy, which was woven from purple and gold, with emeralds and precious stones.
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