7. Every day at noon, when all the people left for lunch, Susanna used to take a walk in the gardens.
8. The two judges were so attracted to her that they would wait about and watch for her.
9. They became so obsessed with their desire for her that they lost interest both in prayer and in their responsibility as judges.
10. They each wanted Susanna, but neither told the other how he felt,
11. for each was ashamed to admit his lust.
12. So day after day they watched eagerly to catch sight of her.
13. One day at noon they said to each other, “It's time for lunch; let's go home.”
14. So they both left and went their separate ways, but soon each one came back for a look at Susanna, and by accident they met each other. At first each tried to explain what he was doing there, but finally they both confessed their desire for Susanna. They decided to watch for a time when they might find her alone.
18. The servants locked the main gates and went out by the side door to get what Susanna had asked for. They did not notice the two men.