The Head of John the Baptist

The king was exceedingly sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to break his word to her. And she said, The head of John the Baptist. And immediately the king sent a soldier of the guard and gave orders to bring his head. He went and beheaded him in the prison and brought his head on a platter and gave it to the girl,. When his disciples heard of it, they came and took his body and laid it in a tomb. Leading the five thousand. Jesus told them: Come away by yourselves to a lonely place and rest awhile. From any work coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.