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26 The king was very sorry. But he had made a promise and all the people at the feast had heard him promise. He wanted to do what he promised her.

27 Right away he sent one of the soldiers who was standing on guard. He told him to bring John's head. The soldier went to the prison and cut off John's head.

28 He brought the head on a plate and gave it to the girl. She gave it to her mother.

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