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 [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.]