Sinopsis

Israel In Egypt But, when they were alone,--and now no more By that subduing presence overawed,-- With free tongue giving loose to wrath and hate, Rulers and priests 'gainst Moses 'gan to rail, And 'gainst rebellious Israel,--born their slaves, Yet daring to ask freedom. Head to head They turned, low talking; yet with burning eyes, Flushed faces, quivering lips, and hands hard clenched, Like men who long to strike. But Sethos now,-- The first--born, and the favorite of the king,--