15. And she arose and dressed herself with her garments, and entering, she stood before his face.
16. But the heart of Holofernes was struck. For he was burning with desire for her.
17. And Holofernes said to her, "Drink now, and recline with cheerfulness, for you have found favor before me."
18. And Judith said, "I will drink, my lord, because my soul has been magnified this day, beyond all my days."
19. And she accepted and ate and drank in his sight what her handmaid had prepared for her.
20. And Holofernes became pleased with her, and he drank very much wine, more than he had ever drunk in his life.