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But what ... A man dressed in soft clothes?
This also expects a negative answer, since John wore rough garments. "Did you go out to see a man dressed in soft clothes? Of course not!" This can also be written as a statement. Alternate translation: You certainly did not go out to see a man dressed in soft clothes!" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)
dressed in soft clothes
This refers to expensive clothing. Normal clothing was rough. Alternate translation: "wearing expensive clothing" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
kings' palaces
A palace is a large, expensive house that a king lives in.