SCENE II
POTIPHAR'S GARDEN
PERSONS
Joseph Ranofer
Sebni Serseru
A Runner Asenath
Wakara
Slaves
Scene 2—Potiphar's Garden
It is a thick grove of sycamore, acacia, pomegranate, tamarisk, fig and olive. There is a vine-clad bower, R. Through an opening at the back the same distant view is disclosed as in the previous scene. The garden is flooded with moonlight, but there are patches of impenetrable shadow. The space at the back is bathed in light, and great stars seem to stand out solid against the deep purple sky. Throughout the scene there is a vague impression of singing—now a man's voice, now a woman's—in the distance.
Joseph, wrapped in a cloak, is giving orders to Sebni. Some distance away two Slaves bearing torches.
Joseph. Are guards at all the gates?
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