7 And so he promised with an oath to give her whatever she would ask of him.
8 But, having been advised by her mother, she said, 'Give me here, on a platter, the head of John the Baptist.'
9 And the king was greatly saddened. But because of his oath, and because of those who sat at table with him, he ordered it to be given.
10 And he sent and beheaded John in prison.
11 And his head was brought on a platter, and it was given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother.
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