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26 The king was deeply distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests he did not wish to break his word to her. 27 (A)So he promptly dispatched an executioner with orders to bring back his head. He went off and beheaded him in the prison. 28 He brought in the head on a platter and gave it to the girl. The girl in turn gave it to her mother.

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