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Arilennu. Have ye seen Zuleika's eyes on him?

Nesta [With a comic shudder] Whoo! She will eat him up!

Anset. And never leave us a bone!

{[sc|Taherer.}} But he keepeth his eyes on the ground.

Arilennu. Save when Asenath is near.

Anset. Then they flash fire.

Mehtu. I would give my youth to see them flash so for me.

Arilennu. [To Tamai, who has stood silent, watching the door] Thou, what wouldst thou do?

Tamai [With utter devotion] If he spake to me—if he called me—Nay! I will not say what I would do, or what I would give.

[The girls break into gay laughter. A flourish of trumpets. Enter Potiphar, leaning on Joseph's shoulder, accompanied by Menthu, the high priest, and by other nobles. When he has reached the center of the room the six Girls hurry to the entrance, to await the bride with flowers]

Potiphar. Friends all—I thank you. What happiness the gods had in store they have showered upon me; and, not least, your loves. Shield me henceforth with your love against the strokes of fate.

Menthu. Peace dwell in the land forever, that nought may drag thee from Zuleika's arms.

Potiphar. Great priest of Neith, the lover give thee thanks, though the soldier must upbraid thee.

Menthu. [At the door] The bride! The bride!

[Distant music coming nearer. All form up, to greet the Bride. Potiphar and Joseph are left alone.]