The fatal night for Holofernes, the night of salvation for Judith and her people, unfolds during a banquet hosted by the general—an occasion to entertain his guests and a chance for her to act. There is a dialogue in which Judith, once again, carries out one of the intentions contained in her prayer: to deceive with her words. Those deceitful words (12:4.14.18), Judith’s only interventions, are enough to keep her enemy calm and confident; the rest will be the work of food and wine… For her part, Judith waits confidently. Judith’s plan is described in 13:6-9.