_Pharaoh:_ Send for this young Hebrew; bring him into my presence. [_Servant goes out for_ JOSEPH.] Butler, who is this boy that interpreted thy dream? _Butler:_ His name is Joseph, O King. He was brought down from Canaan by a caravan and was sold to Potiphar, the captain of Pharaoh's guard. But he displeased Potiphar, so he was thrown into prison at the time thy servants were there. [_Enter_ JOSEPH. _He falls on his face before_ PHARAOH.] _Pharaoh:_ I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it, and I have heard say of thee that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it. [JOSEPH _rises._] _Joseph:_ It is not in me; God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace. _Pharaoh:_ [_Repeats his dream to_ JOSEPH.] [JOSEPH _comes nearer to_ PHARAOH.] _Joseph:_ What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh: Behold, there will come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt. And there shall arise after them seven years of famine. And all the plenty shall be forgotten throughout Egypt, and the famine shall consume the land, and it shall be very grievous. Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise and set him over the land of Egypt, and let him appoint officers over the land. And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh. And let them keep food in the cities. And that food shall be stored against the seven years of famine, that the land may not perish through famine. _Pharaoh:_ This plan seemeth good unto me. Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the spirit of God is? _The Wise Men:_ Nay, O King, he is most wise. _Pharaoh:_ Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, thou shalt be over my house, and according to thy word shall all my people be ruled, only in the throne will I be greater than thou. See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt. [_To his servants:_] Bring a golden chain, and fine raiment for this man. [_He puts a ring on_ JOSEPH'S _hand. When the clothes are brought they are put around him, the chain on his neck, etc._] _Pharaoh:_ Thou shalt ride in the second chariot and all my people shall bow the knee unto thee. [_All people in the room bow._] I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. _Joseph:_ May the Lord God give me power to do his will. SCENE III PLACE: Pharaoh's palace. CHARACTERS: Joseph, His Eleven Brothers, Servants, Pharaoh. [JOSEPH _is seated on his high seat. A servant comes in._] _Servant:_ Master, the men that came down from Canaan to buy food of thee have returned and would have a word with thee.