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Joseph. All she can say I know.

Asenath. The knife——?

Joseph. I know; I know. Go in—make ready for the banquet.

Asenath. With a heavy heart. Come with me, maiden.

Tamai. Nay, lady; I must follow another road.

Asenath. What is that?

Tamai. To wait upon the blind Zuleika——

Asenath [To Joseph] My lord—— [She whispers to him]

Joseph [Coming to Tamai] Go in peace, sister; and fulfill thine errand of mercy. [He takes her head in his hand, and kisses her. She goes out smiling, C., shaken with sobs]

[Asenath has gone out. Enter Enenkhet]

Joseph. Well——?

Enenkhet. The ten brethren have entered the gates, my lord.

Joseph [Eagerly] Ten—! Art thou sure?

Enenkhet. Ay, my good lord.

Joseph. [With a cry of joy] Then Benjamin, whom I have never seen, is here!—Almighty God, I thank Thee! [He goes to the door and turns to speak from the platform to Enenkhet, who is in the centre of the hall] Bring these men hither and slay and make ready; for these men shall dine with me at noon. [Exit]

[Enenkhet claps his hands. Enter Servants. They draw the blinds of the central entrance at the back. Enenkhet goes to the opening and beckons off R. Enter the Brethren. They are full of suspicion]