LETTER VII.

Interview with the venerable Ben Isaac at the Well of the Strangers--Raamses, the Treasure-city--Joseph's granary--Exquisite temple of Apis--Beautiful young Hebrew girl pursued by the taskmaster--Her rescue and story--The punishment of the taskmaster--Intolerable burdens of the Hebrews--Garden of Flowers for the use of the temple of Apis--Account of the Syrian prince Abram (Abraham)--Of Melchisedec--Of the Hyksos, or Shepherd-Kings--Their conquest of Egypt--The Princess Sara (wife of Abraham)--Prince Jacob (the Patriarch) and his twelve sons--Joseph--Pharaoh's dream--Elevation of Joseph--Monuments of his power--pp. 115-129.