12. But when the children of Asshur saw them, they sent hither and there to their leaders; but they went to their captains and tribunes, and to every one of their rulers.
13. And they came to Holofernes’ tent, and said to him that was over all that he had, Waken now our lord: for the slaves have been bold to come down against us to battle, that they may be utterly destroyed.
14. And Bagoas went in, and knocked at the outer door of the tent; for he supposed that he was sleeping with Judith.
15. But when none hearkened to him, he opened it, and went into the bedchamber, and found him cast upon the threshold dead, and his head had been taken from him.
16. And he cried with a loud voice, with weeping and groaning and a mighty cry, and tore his garments.
17. And he entered into the tent where Judith lodged: and he found her not, and he leaped out to the people, and cried aloud,
18. The slaves have dealt treacherously: one woman of the Hebrews has brought shame upon the house of king Nebuchadnezzar; for, behold, Holofernes lies upon the ground, and his head is not on him.
19. But when the rulers of the host of Asshur heard the words, they tore their coats, and their soul was troubled exceedingly, and there was a cry and an exceeding great noise in the midst of the camp.