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[The two Servants go out, at the right side of the interior room. Enenkhet leaves the Brethren and attends to the preparations for the banquet. The Brethren huddle together.]
Issachar. The man doth us too much honor.
Dan. I fear him.
Zebulun. Ay—we will move warily
Judah [To Benjamin, who is wandering off, admiring the hall] Thou, bide at my side!
Benjamin. [Laughing.] Fear not me, brother!
[The two Servants re-enter, R. I., with Simeon. He is gloomy, distraught, and scarcely greets his brethren.]
Reuben. Lo! Simeon!
All [Subdued] Simeon!
Gad. How is it with thee? Art thou whole?
Simeon. It is well with me.
Asher. Behold: our brother has taken no hurt; the man is an honorable man.
[The Brethren are a little easier in their minds. Enenkhet goes to the central entrance, where he meets Tehuti, Sebni, Atha and Dedefre, all in their richest robes.]
Enenkhet [To them.] Hither, my lords! [He ushers them in with great ceremony. They eye the Brethren askance.]
Simeon [In a quick whisper—to Reuben.] Be silent! Be watchful!
Reuben [Startled into speaking out loud.] Is there danger?
Simeon [Viciously.] I said, Be silent!
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