26. And although he was deeply grieved, the king, because of his oaths and dinner guests, did not want to refuse her.
27. And immediately the king sent an executioner and ordered him to bring his head. And he went and beheaded him in the prison.
28. And he brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl, and the girl gave it to her mother.
29. And when his disciples heard this, they came and took away his corpse and placed it in a tomb.