The Chapman led Joseph with a rope in the streat
Him for to bye came many a Lord great."
A metrical edition is still used in the performance of a sort of miracle play, entitled "Joseph and his Brothers. A Biblical Drama or Mystery Play." 1864. London and Derby.
The action of this piece is reported to be somewhat ludicrous, the performers being in their everyday dress, or, rather, in their Sunday attire. There is no scenery, and very little life or motion in connection with the dialogue, the quality of which may be judged by the following specimen:—
"(Joseph, weeping, offers Benjamin his goblet.)
Here, my son,
Drink from my Cup; the sentiment shall be
'Health and long life to your aged father.'
(Benjamin drinks.)
Now sing me one of your Hebrew Songs