[Confusion. JOSEPH stands calm.]
JOSEPH: Now, hearken—! It shall come to pass in the good years, that ye shall give the fifth part only unto the Pharaoh.
[The EGYPTIANS are attentive.]
SEBNI: What doth he say?
DEDEFRE: We arc redeemed!
[The EGYPTIANS interrupt him with wild shouts.]
ATHA: Thou hast saved our lives!
DEDEFRE: Hail, prince of life!
SEBNI: Thou hast delivered us from bondage!
TEHUTI: Hail, Deliverer!
[All the EGYPTIANS rushed to the platform with their extended arms. The HEBREWS also have risen, and join in the shout.]
[ENENKHET has re-crossed the garden, and re-entered.]
ALL: Deliverer!
STEWARD: [To JOSEPH.] It is done.
REUBEN. He is a righteous man.
LEVI. His God is with him.
JUDAH. He will do us no harm.
JOSEPH [To the HEBREWS] Behold, your asses are laden with food. Journey home and bring your little ones comfort.
REUBEN. [Advancing, and handing a leathern bag to the STEWARD.] My lord, here is the money.
[All the HEBREWS advance.]
JUDAH. Farewell, great prince!
[ALL make obeisance.]
