23. I swear that I will give you as much as half of my kingdom, if you want it.”
24. The girl left and asked her mother, “What do you think I should ask for?”Her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist!”
25. The girl hurried back and told Herod, “Straight away on a dish I want the head of John the Baptist!”
26. The king was very sorry for what he had said. But he did not want to break the promise he had made in front of his guests.