1 But when the evening had come, his servants hurried to depart. Bagoas shut the tent outside, and dismissed those who waited from the presence of his lord. They went away to their beds; for they were all weary, because the feast had been long. (WEB) 2 But Judith was left alone in the tent, with Holofernes lying along upon his bed; for he was drunk with wine. (WEB) 3 Judith had said to her servant that she should stand outside her bedchamber, and wait for her to come out, as she did daily; for she said she would go out to her prayer. She spoke to Bagoas according to the same words. (WEB)
Judith 13:1–3
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