Place: In front of the tent of Abraham.
Characters: Abraham, a Shepherd; Sarah, His Wife; Three Strangers; Four Servants.
[Abraham and Sarah come out of the tent.]
Abraham: The day is hot, and I am weary; I will sit down and rest in the shade of this tree.
Sarah: Yea, it is hot. I will bring thee drink and food that thou mayest refresh thyself, my good husband.
[Sarah goes into the tent. Abraham sees three strangers approaching. He stands up, shades his eyes with his hands, and looks out over the desert. He calls to Sarah.]
Fig. 7.—The three guests bless Abraham and Sarah