And the king was exceedingly sorry; yet for his oath's sake, and for their sakes who sat with him, he would not reject her.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
It is customary, in Scripture, to give the generally prevailing sentiment at the time; thus Joseph is called by the blessed Virgin, the father of Jesus; so now Herod is said to be stricken with sadness, because he appeared to be so to the company at table, though within his own breast, he secretly rejoiced that he had an opportunity of destroying an importuning monitor, with an exterior show of piety and honour. (Ven. Bede)
