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 All she can say I know.

The knife?

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

With a heavy heart. Come with me, maiden.

Nay, lady; I must follow another road.

What is that?

To wait upon the blind Zuleika

[To ] My lord [She whispers to him]

[Coming to ] 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'']

Well?

The ten brethren have entered the gates, my lord.

[Eagerly] Ten—! Art thou sure?

Ay, my good lord.

[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 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]