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A Misunderstanding Among Friends
Jethrodiadah
Psst! Sit with me!
[to Moses]
Moses
Alright.
[sits down with Tzipporah's sisters and picks up the fruit and is about to eats it]
Ajolidoforah
Psst! Not yet!
[to Moses]
Moses
Oh, sorry.
[puts the the fruit back into the bowl]
Jethro
My children! Let us give thanks for this bountiful food, and let us also give thanks for the presence of this brave young man whom we honor here tonight.
Moses
Please, sir, I wish you wouldn't. I've done nothing in my life worth honoring.
[Tzipporah is surprised by these words. So is Jethro]
Jethro
First you rescue Tzipporah from Egypt, then you defend my younger daughters from brigands. You think that is nothing? It seems you do not know what is worthy of honor. A single thread in a tapestry though its color brightly shine
[pinches Tzipporah's cheek playfully; walks over and hugs Tzipporah's sisters; singing]
Crowd
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. La, la-la-la-la-la-la. La-la-la-la-la-la. Lai-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai, lai-lai-la.
[singing]
Jethrodiadah
Dance with me.
Young Moses
No, I don't know how.
Jethro
A lake of gold in the desert sand is less than a cool, fresh spring
[singing]
Tzipporah
Dance with me.
Moses
No, I... No. No!
Jethro
You must learn to join the dance. You must learn to join the dance!
[singing]
Crowd
La-la-la, lee-lai-lai-lai. Lai-lai-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai-lai. Lai-lai-lai-lai, lee-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai. Lai-lai-lai-lai, lee-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai. Lai-lai-lai-lai, lee-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai-lai-lai-lai-lai! Lai-lai-lai-lai, lee-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai! Lai-lai-lai-lai, lee-lai-lai, lai-lai-lai-lai-lai! So how do you judge what a man is worth by what he builds or buys,
[singing]
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The River's Plea for Freedom
Yocheved
River, O, River / Flow gently for me / Such precious cargo you bear / Do you know somewhere he can be free? / River, deliver him there.
[singing]
Hotep and Huy
By the power of Ra!
[repeated line]
Overseers
Mud...sand...water...straw. Faster! Mud...and lift...sand...and pull...water...and raise up! Straw...faster!
[chanting]
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Moses Bids Farewell to His Brother
Moses
Goodbye, brother.
[to Rameses]
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Rameses Calls Out to Moses
Rameses
Moses! MOSES!
[last lines]
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Struggles of Identity and Acceptance
Young Moses
Well, that went well.
Young Rameses
Just go away.
Young Moses
Could've been worse.
Young Rameses
The weak link in the chain. That's what he called me.
Young Moses
Well, you are rather pathetic.
Young Rameses
Irresponsible, ignorant of the traditions. He practically accused me of bringing down the dynasty!
Young Moses
Yeah, I can see it now. There go the pyramids!
[laughs]
Young Rameses
You can laugh about it.
[leaps down]
Young Moses
Statues cracking and toppling over, the Nile drying up; single-handedly, you will manage to bring the greatest kingdom on Earth to ruin.
Young Rameses
Tell me this, Moses, tell me this: why is it that every time you start something, I'm the one who ends up in trouble?
Hotep
Oh! Man!
[spits out punch]
Huy
Oh!
Hotep
Ah! Rameses, you're in trouble, young man!
Huy
Rameses, get down here! I think you owe us an apology!
Hotep
Oh, my new thing!
Huy
I am so upset!
Young Moses
You might as well.
[hands Rameses a bowl of wine]
Hotep
You'll pay for this!
Huy
We're going to tell the Pharaoh!
Hotep
Oh, look at me! I'm drenched again!
Young Moses
Hey, I figured it out. You know what your problem is, Rameses?
Young Rameses
What?
Young Moses
You care too much.
Young Rameses
And your problem is that you don't care at all.
Young Moses
Well, in that case, I supposed that you care a lot more than I do that we're...late for the banquet, for example.
Young Rameses
I'm done for! Father will kill me!
Young Moses
Don't worry, nobody will even notice us comin in.
[They enter, but the entire crowd sees them and cheers loudly]
Young Rameses
Nobody will even notice?
Tuya
Ah, the young princes! Rameses, you were just named Prince Regent. You are now responsible for overseeing all the temples. I suggest you get over there and thank your father. Apparently, Moses...someone thought he "just needed the opportunity".
[approaches them; hugs her sons, then sides to her real son; Rameses walks off]
Young Moses
My lord, Pharaoh! I propose that the high priests offer tribute to their new Regent!
[approaches Rameses and Seti]
Seti
An excellent idea! Hotep! Huy!
Hotep
Huy?
[Whispers]
Huy
What?
Hotep
The Midian girl...
Huy
Oh! Good idea!
[chuckles]
Hotep
Go get her. By the power of Ra! We present for your delectation and delight, an exotic apparition stolen from faraway lands. We offer you this...delicate desert flower.
[Huy runs off. He addresses the guests and performs a magic spell; a large box-like construction rises from the floor, revealing an attractive young woman named Tzipporah, riding a camel. Huy restrains her by her hands with a rope. Moses and Rameses are enthralled]
Young Rameses
Let us inspect this "desert flower"... Ehhg! More like a desert cobra.
[Tzipporah tries to bites, his hand missed]
Young Moses
Not much of a snake-charmer, are you?
Young Rameses
That's why I give her to you.
[pushes Moses to her]
Young Moses
No, no, no. That's generous, but-
[tries to back away from Tzipporah]
Tzipporah
I won't be given to anyone, especially an arrogant, pampered palace brat!
[to Moses]
Young Rameses
Are you gonna let her talk to you like that?
[chuckles; Tzipporah groans trying to the ropes off her wrists while Moses gets Rameses off of him]
Young Moses
You will show the proper respect for a prince of Egypt.
[points at Tzipporah]
Tzipporah
But I am showing you all the respect you deserve. None!
[pulls rope away from Hotep and Huy]
Young Moses
No, wait! Be still!
[grabs the rope]
Tzipporah
I demand you set me free!
Young Moses
Be still!
Tzipporah
Let go!
Young Moses
As you wish.
[noticed the pond; let it go of the rope, causing Tzipporah to scream her clothes slipping off her naked and fall backwards into the pond to see her butt]
Young Rameses
You there! Have her dried off, and sent to Prince Moses's chambers. If it pleases you, Father, my first act of Regent is to appoint Moses as Royal Chief Architect!
[approaches, laughing; to the servants who lead Tzipporah out of the pond; to Seti; places the blue ring on Moses' finger]
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Divine Power Through the Staff
God
With this staff, you shall do, My wonders!
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A Confrontation Between Moses and Rameses
Moses
Rameses? Rameses?
Rameses
Oh, let me guess. You want me to..."let your people go".
[sarcastically]
Moses
I...I hoped I would find you here.
Rameses
Get out!
[throws a goblet at him, but misses]
Moses
Rameses...we must bring this to an end. Rameses, please. Talk to me. We could always talk here. This place...so many memories...I remember the time you... switched the heads of the gods in the Temple of Ra.
[Rameses is silent; paused; chuckles; silent, starts to leave]
Rameses
If I recall correctly, you were there switching heads right along with me.
Moses
No, that was you, I didn't do that.
Rameses
Oh yes, you did. You put the hippo on the crocodile and the crocodile...
Moses
...on the falcon.
[remembers]
Rameses
Yes! And the priests thought it was a horrible omen and fasted for two months! Father was furious! You were always getting me into trouble! But then...you were always there to get me out of trouble again. Why can't things be the way they were before?
[pauses as his expression softens; chuckles]
Rameses Son
Father, it's so dark. I'm frightened. Why is he here? Isn't that the man who did all this?!
[Rameses walks over to son to comfort him; sees Moses]
Rameses
Yes. But one must wonder...why?
Moses
Because no kingdom should be made on the backs of slaves. Rameses, your stubbornness is bringing this misery upon Egypt. It would cease if only you would let the Hebrews go.
Rameses
I will not be dictated to. I will not be threatened! I am the Morning and the Evening Star! I am Pharaoh!
Moses
Something else is coming, something much worse than anything before! Please! Let go of your contempt for life before it destroys everything you hold dear. Think of your son!
[Rameses' son backs away in fear]
Rameses
I do. You Hebrews have been nothing but trouble. My father had the right idea about how to deal with your people.
[coldly]
Moses
Rameses!
[worried]
Rameses
And I think it's time I finished the job!
Moses
Rameses!
Rameses
And there shall be a great cry in all of Egypt, such as never has been or ever will be again!
Moses
...Rameses, you bring this upon yourself.
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Rameses Acknowledges Moses's Challenge
Rameses
Well, uh, impressive. Hmm. Very well, Moses. I'll play along. Hotep. Huy. Give this snake charmer our answer.
[chuckling]
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Rameses Grants Permission for Departure
Rameses
You...and your people...have my permission...to go. LEAVE ME!
[after the death of his son; Moses tries to comfort him; jerks off]
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Divine Protection Through Blood Marking
Moses
God has come to me again, saying, "Take a lamb, and with its blood...mark the lintel and posts of every door. For tonight...I shall pass through the land of Egypt...and smite all the firstborn. But when I see the blood upon your door...I will pass over you, and the plague shall not enter".
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A Vision of Grandeur in Egypt
Young Rameses
Last night, the gods granted me a vision. I'm not merely going to restore this temple, I will make it more grand, more splendid than any other one in Egypt.
[puts scrolls down]
Man
Get up!
[whip cracks the bag]
Young Rameses
Moses! Look. Fate has turned our little misadventure into a great opportunity.
Guard
Get up, old man!
Aaron
Father will be so pleased...
Guard
Put your back into it! Faster!
Young Rameses
This is just the beginning. A gateway will open to an entire new city of white limestone, more dazzling than the sun. And here, a statue of Hapi.
Guard
I said, hurry!
[whip cracks the man]
Young Rameses
...two great column halls.
Miriam
Stop it! Somebody's got to stop this!
Aaron
There's nothing we can do.
Young Moses
Stop it. Stop. STOP IT! LEAVE THAT MAN ALONE!
[quietly; louder]
Young Rameses
Moses!
Kahma
Out of my way. Out of my way. Move! Who did this?
Man
Up there! It's him. Up there.
Miriam
Moses!
Young Rameses
Moses, what's going on? Moses!
Young Rameses
Moses! Moses!
Young Moses
Let me go!
Young Rameses
No, wait.
Young Moses
You saw what happened. I just killed a man!
Young Rameses
We can take care of that! I... I will make it so it never happened!
Young Moses
Nothing you can say can change what I've done.
Young Rameses
I am Egypt! The morning and the evening star! If I say day is night, it will be written! And you will be what I say you are! I say you are innocent!
Young Moses
What you say does not matter. You don't understand. I can't stay here any longer...!
Young Rameses
Moses!
Young Moses
No! All I've ever known to be true is a lie! I'm not who you think I am.
Young Rameses
What are you talking about?
Young Moses
Go ask the man I once called "Father.
[walks away]
Young Rameses
Moses? Please...
Young Moses
Goodbye, brother.
[with sad finality; walks away]
Young Rameses
Moses! Moses!
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Moses Confronts His Actions and Responsibilities
Old Hebrew Man
It's Moses.
[looks up and sees Moses; throws a handful of mud at Moses' face, which sends him to the underground]
Tzipporah
Moses!
[Aaron and several other Hebrews surround Moses, looking at him angrily]
Aaron
So, Moses, how does it feel when you get struck to the ground?
Moses
I didn't mean to cause you more pain. I'm just trying to do as God told me.
Aaron
God? When did God start caring about any of us? In fact, Moses, when did you start caring about slaves? Was it when you found out that you were one of us?
[scoffs]
Tzipporah
Don't listen to him.
Moses
No, he's right. I did not see because I did not wish to see.
Aaron
Oh, you didn't see because you didn't wish to see. Ah! Well, that makes everything fine then, doesn't it?
[sarcastically]
Miriam
Aaron! You shame yourself!
[walks over and glares at her brother, unimpressed; then sees Moses, smilingly]
Moses
Miriam. I'm so sorry.
[covers his face in shame]
Miriam
Moses, hear what I say. I have been a slave all of my life, and God has never answered my prayers until now. God saved you from the river, He saved you in all your wanderings, and even now, He saves you from the wrath of Pharaoh. God will not abandon you. So don't you abandon us.
[They all look at the men. Moses sees Rameses' boat on the Nile River, then grabs his staff, and walks down. Miriam follows him]
Aaron
Miriam. Where are you going? M-Miriam.
[They all walk down, then looking at a boat]
Hotep
The ball disappears. Now, where is it? It's in his hand. How about that?
[The Egyptians all laugh]
Moses
Rameses! Let my people go!
[walks over to the edge of the river]
Rameses
Still gnawing away at that bone, are we? Carry on.
[chuckles; to his guards]
Moses
You cannot keep ignoring us.
Rameses
Enough! I will hear no more of this Hebrew nonsense. Bring him to me.
[to his guards; Guards pull out their knives and jump into the Nile to retrieve Moses]
Tzipporah
Moses!
[running after him]
Aaron
No!
[holding Tzipporah back along with Miriam; Moses walks into the water, and looks up to the sky]
God
{{yellow|Take the staff in your hand, Moses.}}
Rameses Son
Father-
[touches the blood infested water]
Miriam
It's-
Guard
BLOOD!
Rameses
Hotep! Huy! Explain this to me!
[getting splattered with blood]
Hotep
Ah!
Huy
Rest assured, Your Majesty!
Hotep
Uh, yes, we were going to demonstrate the superior might of our gods. Uh... By the power of Ra!
[puts the jug down, then collects the red powder; drops the red powder into the water, creates the same blood]
Rameses
Abandon this futile mission, Moses. I've indulged you long enough! This must now be finished!
[dips his hand to the blood, and chuckles; sails off]
Moses
No, Rameses. It is only beginning.
[to himself]
Aaron
But, Moses, didn't you see what happened? The priests did the same thing. Pharaoh still has the power over our lives.
Moses
Yes, Aaron, it's true. Pharaoh has the power. He can take away your food, your home, your freedom. He can take away your sons and daughters. With one word, Pharaoh can take away your very lives. But there is one thing he cannot take away from you: Your faith. Believe, for we will see God's wonders.
[Miriam smiles]
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A Playful Exchange Between Young Friends
Young Moses
Ha, ha!
Young Moses
Hey, Rameses, how'd you like to have your face carved on a wall?
Young Rameses
Someday, yes!
Young Moses
How about now?!
[pushes Rameses' chariot into a wall]
Young Rameses
You almost killed me!
Young Moses
Oh, come on! Where's your sense of fun?
Young Rameses
Oh, it's fun you want!
Young Rameses
Moses?
Young Rameses
Come on, Moses, admit it. You've always looked up to me.
Young Moses
Yes, but it's not much of a view! Hyah! Whoo!
[laughing; the piece lands on the horses, then pulling back]
Man
Hey!
Young Rameses
Second born, second place!
Young Moses
Jump!
[he jumps away from the wooden floor, breaking it completely, then they run on top, then they laughing, then they slide down by the men with Hotep and Huy, knocking everybody over, then they slide down by sand like a wave of water, then they jump off]
Young Rameses
You don't think we'll get in trouble for this, do you?
Young Moses
No, not a chance.
Seti
Why do the gods torment me with such reckless, destructive, blasphemous sons?
Young Rameses
Father, hear what I say-
Seti
Be still, Pharaoh speaks! I seek to build an empire, and your only thought is to amuse yourselves by tearing it down. Have I taught you nothing?
Hotep
You mustn't be so hard on yourself, Your Majesty. You're an excellent teacher.
Huy
It's not your fault your sons learned "nothing".
Hotep
Well, they learned blasphemy.
Huy
True.
[They both leaves]
Young Moses
Father, the fault is mine. I goaded Rameses on, and so I am responsible.
Seti
Humph. "Responsible". And do you understand the meaning of that word, Rameses?
[to Rameses]
Young Rameses
I understand, Father.
Seti
And do you understand the task for which your birth has destined you? The ancient traditions: when I pass into the next world, then you will be the Morning and Evening Star.
Young Rameses
One damaged temple does not destroy centuries of tradition.
Seti
But one weak link can break the chain of a mighty dynasty! You have my leave to go.
[points at Rameses; the Queen relieves him. He then sighs in exasperation]
Young Rameses
Father...
[The Queen stops him and he leaves, frustrated]
Young Moses
Father, you know it was really my fault. Must you be so hard on him?
Seti
Moses, you will never have to carry a burden like the crown I will pass to Rameses. He must not allow himself to be lead astray; not even by you, my son.
Young Moses
All he cares about is...is your approval. I know he will live up to your expectations. He only needs the opportunity.
Seti
Maybe, maybe so. Go now, I shall see you both tonight.
[considering]
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Divine Power and Human Conflict Unfold
God
{{yellow| With this staff, you shall do my wonders!}}
Moses
Leave it!
Aaron
Yeah, me too.
Rameses
DON'T JUST STAND THERE, KILL THEM! KILL THEM ALL!
[battle cries out; the guards run at the Hebrews]
Moses
The soldiers! They're coming!
Aaron
Moses! Moses! Hurry! Hurry! I got you.
Man
Look, the shore!
Rameses
No!
[the water puts Rameses on a rock]
Moses
Thank you.
Rameses
Moses! Moses!
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Different Visions of Egypt's Future
Rameses
All right, Moses, I know you. What's this really about?
Moses
Rameses, look. What do you see?
Rameses
A greater Egypt than that of my father.
Moses
That is not what I see.
Rameses
Moses, I cannot change what you see. I have to maintain the ancient traditions. I bear the weight of my father's crown.
[chuckles]
Moses
Do you still not understand what Seti was?
Rameses
He was a great leader.
Moses
His hands bore the blood of thousands of children.
Rameses
Slaves.
[scoffs]
Moses
My people! And I can no longer hide in the desert while they suffer...at your hands.
Rameses
So...you have returned...only to free them.
Moses
I'm sorry.
[removes the ring Rameses gave him and places it on the armrest of the throne]
Rameses
Yes. I had hoped...that... I do not know this God. Neither will I let your people go.
[picks it up and bows his head, saddened; closes his eyes, looks up, his regret melted into cold anger, put your hat on and stands up; turns to leaves]
Moses
Rameses, please, you must listen-!
Rameses
I WILL NOT BE THE WEAK LINK! Tell your people, as of today their work load has been doubled, thanks to your God. Or is thanks...to you?
[furiously; opens the doors; Moses' eyes widen in horror; coldly and angrily shuts the doors]
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A Reunion Between Brothers
Moses
Rameses.
Rameses
Moses? Is it really?
Rameses
Moses!
[hugs Moses]
Moses
Rameses!
Rameses
Where have you been? I took you for dead.
Rameses
Look at you!
Moses
Pharaoh.
Rameses
Well, look at you. What on earth are you dressed as?
Moses
Oh, Rameses, it's so good to see you.
Hotep
Excuse me, Your Majesty. We are compelled to remind you this man committed a serious crime against the gods.
Huy
We are loathe to bring it up, mind you.
Hotep
The law clearly states the punishment for such a crime...
Huy
Death!
Hotep
We hesitate to say it.
Rameses
Be still. Pharaoh speaks. I am the morning and the evening star.
Moses
Rameses.
Rameses
It shall be as I say. I pardon forever all crimes of which he stands accused and will have it known that he is our brother Moses, the prince of Egypt.
Moses
Rameses, in my heart, you are my brother, but things cannot be as they were.
Rameses
I see no reason why not.
Moses
You know I am a Hebrew, and the God of the Hebrews came to me.
Rameses
What?
Moses
He commands that you let his people go.
Rameses
Commands?
Moses
Behold, the power of God.
[raises his stick; puts his stick down, then transforming into a snake]
Rameses
Well, uh, impressive. Hmm. Very well, Moses. I'll play along. Hotep. Huy. Give this snake charmer our answer.
[chuckling]
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Rameses Demands Speed from His Charioteers
Rameses
Faster, you beasts! You run like mules!
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Questioning Consequences of Actions
Aaron
Miriam, do you want us flogged?
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Faith and Hope in Times of Despair
Miriam
Moses, hear what I say. I've been a slave all my life. And God has never answered my prayers until now. God saved you from the river, He saved you in all your wanderings, and even now, He saves you from the wrath of Pharaoh. God will not abandon you. So don't you abandon us.
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Confronting Identity and Truth
Queen Taya
Moses?
Young Moses
Is this where you found me?
Queen Taya
Moses, please try to understand.
Young Moses
So... So everything I thought, everything I am, is a lie.
Queen Taya
No. You are our son, and we love you.
Young Moses
Why did you choose me?
Queen Taya
We didn't, Moses. The gods did. This is your home, my son, here the river brought you, and it's here the river meant to be your home. Now you know the truth, love. Now forget and be content, when the gods send you a blessing, you don't ask why it was sent.
[walks down the stairs, then sitting down, then singing]
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Celebrating Freedom in The Prince of Egypt
Tzipporah
Look. Look at your people, Moses. They are free.
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A Tense Encounter with Guards and Allies
Young Moses
Well...alright...
[to himself]
Tzipporah
Shh, come on.
[whispers]
Young Moses
Guards!
Guards
Prince Moses.
[approach him]
Young Moses
There's...a man...tied up in my room. Well, look into it!
[stares at Tzipporah, then he addresses the guards]
Guards
Right away, sir!
[run off]
Tzipporah
Please, I need water. I have a long journey ahead of me.
[whispers to Miriam]
Miriam
May God protect you.
[giving her water]
Tzipporah
Thank you. Hut-hut!
[climbs onto her camel; rides off]
Miriam
Oh, I am so sorry...I...please forgive me...I...I didn't expect to see you... here! Of all places at our door. Hmm. At last!
[looking up to Moses; recognizing Moses]
Young Moses
At last?
[confused]
Miriam
Didn't I tell you, Aaron? Didn't I tell you? He would return to us when he was ready.
[hugging Aaron]
Aaron
Miriam, do you want us flogged?
[whispers]
Miriam
I knew you cared about our freedom!
[to Moses]
Aaron
Miriam...
[whispers]
Young Moses
Freedom? Why would I care about that?
[chuckles]
Miriam
Because you...you're our brother.
Young Moses
What?
[scoffs]
Miriam
They... they never told you?
[her face fell; Long pauses; sighs]
Young Moses
Who never told me what?
Miriam
B-But you're here! You must know.
[pausize; that Moses didn't remember; reaches to touch his hand]
Young Moses
Be careful, slave!
[pulling away]
Aaron
Oh, my good prince...um, she...she's exhausted from the day's work. Not that it was too much! We...We quite enjoyed it, but-but ah, she's confused, and knows not to whom she speaks.
[pulls Miriam back nervously]
Miriam
I know "to whom I speak", Aaron! I know who you are, and you are not a prince of Egypt!
[breaks his grip]
Aaron
Miriam-!
Young Moses
What did you say?!
Aaron
Your Highness, pay her no heed! C-C-Come, Miriam. May I discuss something with you?
Miriam
No, Aaron. No! Please, Moses, you must believe!
[fighting him]
Aaron
That's enough.
Miriam
You were born of my mother, Yocheved!
Aaron
Stop it!
Miriam
You are our brother!
[breaks free of Aaron]
Young Moses
Now you go too far. You should be punished!
Aaron
NO! Please...uh, Your Highness...she's ill! She's very ill; we beg your forgiveness. Please, Miriam; l-let's go!
[throws himself on ground between them; starts dragging her away]
Miriam
No, Aaron! Our mother set you adrift in a basket to save your life!
Aaron
Miriam!
Young Moses
Save my life?! From who?!
Miriam
Ask the man that you call father!
[still struggling]
Young Moses
How dare you...?!
[angrily; Aaron gives up and stands beside a wall, looking away]
Miriam
God saved you to be our deliverer!
Young Moses
Enough of this!
Miriam
And you are, Moses. You are the deliverer.
Young Moses
I SAID ENOUGH! You will regret this night.
[yelling at her; grabs her arm, throws her to ground; stomps off]
Miriam
Hush now, my baby. Be still now. Don't cry. Sleep as you're rocked by the stream. Sleep and remember my last lullaby. So I'll be with you when you dream.
[weeps; singing; Moses stops walking, and hears a familiar lullaby]
Man
Did you see him? It's Moses.
Young Moses
Gleaming in the moonlight, cool and clean and all I've ever known. All I ever wanted. Sweet perfumes of incense and graceful rooms of alabaster stone. All I ever wanted. This is my home. With my father, mother, and brother. Oh, so noble, oh, so strong. Now I am home, here among my trappings and belongings, I belong. And if anybody doubts it, they couldn't be more wrong. I am a sovereign prince of Egypt. A son of the proud history that's shown etched on every wall. Surely, this is all I ever wanted. All I ever wanted. All I ever wanted.
[continues running away, then looking at the temple, then he continues running away, then singing]
Seti
The Hebrews grew too numerous. They might have risen against us.
[approaches the weeping Moses]
Young Moses
Father, tell me you didn't do this.
[on the brink of tears]
Seti
Moses, sometimes, for the greater good, sacrifices must be made.
Young Moses
Sacrifices?
Seti
Oh, my son...they were only slaves.
[taking Moses tenderly into his arms]
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Divine Encounter on Holy Ground
Moses
I love you. It's too early for this.
[touches Tzipporah, then kissing Tzipporah; gets up, then walks away, then opens a curtain, looking at the sky by the sheep, then inhaling, then walking by the sheep, then petting the sheep, then the sheep runs away, then sighing, then walking up; he walks inside a cave by God, then looking at it, then getting down by God, then touching the fire, holding a stick, then the head touches a fire]
God
Moses...
[whispering]
Moses
Here I am.
God
Take the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you stand is holy ground.
Moses
Who are you?
God
I Am that I Am.
Moses
I don't understand.
God
I am the God of your ancestors, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Miriam
You are born of my mother Yocheved! You are our brother!
[from Moses' memory]
Moses
What do You want with me?
[quickly removes his sandals and throws them behind him]
God
I have seen the oppression of my people in Egypt, and have heard their cry.
[sounds of screaming and whipping of an old man from Moses' memory]
Young Moses
Stop it! Leave that man alone!
[from Moses' memory]
God
So I have come to deliver them out of slavery and bring them into a good land. A land flowing with milk and honey. And so, unto Pharaoh, I shall send...you.
Moses
Me? Who am I to lead these people? They'll never believe me, they won't even listen.
God
I shall teach you what to say.
[Moses' words "Let my people go!" is heard in his vision]
Moses
But I was their enemy. I was the prince of Egypt, the son of the man who slaughtered...their children! You've...you've chosen the wrong messenger. H-H-How can I even speak to these people?
God
WHO MADE MAN'S MOUTH?! WHO MADE THE DEAF, THE MUTE, THE SEEING, OR THE BLIND? DID NOT I?! NOW GO!
God
Oh, Moses. I will be with you when you go to the king of Egypt. But Pharaoh will not listen. So I will stretch out My hand and smite Egypt with all My wonders! Take the staff in your hand, Moses. With it, you shall do My wonders! I shall be with you, Moses.
[puts Moses down on the ground, and vanishes]
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A Quest for Freedom and Dignity
Tzipporah
But, Moses, you are just one man.
Moses
Tzipporah, please. Look at your family.
[sighing]
Moses
They are free. They have a future. They have hopes and dreams and the promise of a life with dignity. That is what I want for my people. And that is why I must do the task that God has given me.
Tzipporah
I'm coming with you.
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Moses Demands Respect for Another Person
Moses
Stop it. Stop! Stop it! LEAVE THE MAN ALONE!!!
[to Buka]
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Rameses Grants Permission for Departure
Rameses
You and your people have my permission to go.
Rameses
Leave me!
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Invocation of Egyptian Deities in Dialogue
Both
By the power of Ra.
Hotep
Mut.
Huy
Nut.
Hotep
Khnum.
Huy
Ptah.
Hotep
Nephthys.
Huy
Nekhbet.
Hotep
Sobek.
Huy
Sekhmet. Sokar. Selket. Reshpu. Wadjet. Anubis. Anukis. Seshmu. Meshkent.
Hotep
Hemsut.
Huy
Tefnut.
Hotep
Heket.
Huy
Mafdet.
Hotep
Ra, Mut, Nut, Ptah. Hemsut, Tefnut, Sokar, Selket. Seshmu, Reshpu, Sobek, Wadjet. Heket, Mafdet, Nephthys, Nekhbet, Ra! So you think you've got friends in high places with the power to put us on the run.
[singing]
Huy
Well, forgive us these smiles on our faces. You'll know what power is when we are done.
[singing]
Both
Son.
Hotep
You're playing with the big boys now.
[singing]
Huy
Playing with the big boys now.
[singing]
Hotep
Oh, that's pretty. Every spell and gesture.
[singing]
Huy
Tells you who's the best.
[singing]
Both
You're playing with the big boys now. You're playing with the big boys now. You're playing with the big boys now.
[singing]
Hotep
Stop this foolish mission!
[singing]
Huy
Watch a true magician!
[singing]
Both
Give an exhibition how!
[singing]
Huy
Pick up your silly twig, boy!
[singing]
Both
You're playing with the big boys now!
[singing]
Hotep
Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!
Priests
By the power of Ra, Mut, Nut, Khnum, Ptah, Sobek, Sekhmet, Sokar, Selket, Anubis, Anukis, Hemsut, Tefnut, Meshkent, Mafdet!
[singing]
Both
You're playing with the big boys now! You're playing with the big boys now! By the might of Horus, you will kneel before us! Kneel to our splendorous power!
[singing]
Hotep
You put up a front!
[singing]
Huy
You put up a fight!
[singing]
Hotep
And just to show we feel no spite.
[singing]
Huy
You can be our acolyte.
[singing]
Hotep
But first, boy. It's time to bow.
[singing]
Priests
Kowtow! Or it's your own grave you'll dig, boy. You're playing with the big boys. Playing with the big boys. Playing with the big boys. Playing with the big boys! Playing with the big boys! Playing with the big boys! Playing with the big boys now!
Huy
They love it.
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Cry for Deliverance from Oppression
Men
Mud! Sand! Water! Straw! Faster! Mud and lift! Sand and pull! Water, and raise up! Straw!
[singing]
Guard
Faster!
Men
With the sting of the whip, on my shoulder!
[continues singing]
Men
With the salt of my sweat on my brow! Elohim, God on high, can you hear your people cry? Help us now! This dark hour! Deliver us! Hear our call, deliver us! Lord of all, remember us here in this burning sand! Deliver us, there's a land you promised us! Deliver us to the promised land!
[singing]
Yocheved
Yal-di ha-tov veh ha-rach, al ti-ra veh al tif-cha-d. My son, I have nothing I can give. But this chance that you may live. I pray we'll meet again. If he will deliver us.
[singing]
Men
Deliver us, hear our prayer! Deliver us from despair these years of slavery! Grow too cruel to stand! Deliver us, there's a land you promised us! Deliver us out of bondage and deliver us to the promised land!
[singing]
Yocheved
Hush now, my baby, be still, love, don't cry. Sleep as you're rocked by the stream. Sleep and remember my last lullaby. So I'll be with you when you dream. River, oh, river, flow gently for me. Such precious cargo, you bear. Do you know somewhere he can live free? River, deliver him there.
[singing; kisses the baby, then closing the top, then she continues singing]
Young Miriam
Brother, you're safe now and safe may you stay, for I have a prayer just for you. Grow, baby brother, come back someday. Come and deliver us, too.
[singing]
Rameses
Mommy!
Queen Taya
Come, Rameses. We will show Pharaoh your new baby brother, Moses.
Men
Deliver us send a shepherd to shepherd us and deliver us to the promised land! Deliver us to the promised land!
[singing]
Yocheved
Deliver us!
[singing]
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A Moment of Liberation and Farewell
Moses
Good-bye, brother.
[he walks up]
Tzipporah
Look. Look at your people, Moses.
Tzipporah
They are free.
Yocheved
Deliver us!
[singing]
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Conflict Over Watering Sheep and Camels
Young Moses
Hey, wait. Please.
[getting out of the desert wind; drags him on the ground, then he continues dragging on the ground, by sheep, then hitting by a well, then putting the face in the water, all wet, then the sheep spits water out, later a girl just shriek off-screen.]
Girl
What are you doing? Help! Let our sheep drink! Leave us alone! Get away! Stop it! My father's the high priest of Midian. You're going to be in big trouble.
Young Moses
Hey, you. Aren't these your camels? Hut-hut!
Man
No, no! No, no! Wait! Wait, stop!
[they both run to get the camels]
Tzipporah
What are you girls doing?
Boy
We're trying to get the funny man out of the well.
Tzipporah
Trying to get the funny man out of the well. Well, that's one I've never heard before. Oh, my. Oh, uh, don't worry down there! Uh, we'll get you out. Hold on!
[gasping]
Tzipporah
You.
Young Moses
Huh?
Tzipporah
Mm-hmm.
[lets go of the well, falling in as retribution for what happened; walks away]
Girl
That's why papa says she'll never get married.
Young Moses
You don't have to do this. Ladies, please, I'm really... I'm really quite... No, not there, please. That tickles. Ladies, you've cleaned every inch of me. Whoa, I... I was wrong.
[laughing]
Jethro
Let me through. Let me through. I want to see him. Ah! You are most welcome. You should not be a stranger in this land. You have been sent as a blessing. And, tonight, you shall be my honored guest.
[hugs Young Moses; walks away, laughing]
Tzipporah
My father, Jethro, high priest of Midian.
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