THE PROVING OF ABRAHAM
(The Prologue, or the Servant of Abraham (acting as Prologue), enters and bows low; then, drawing himself erect, points to imaginary scenery.)
Prologue: This is the tent of Abraham, the father of his people, where he lives with Sarai, his wife, and his son, Isaac, whom he loves above all else.
I am the servant of Abraham.
Lo, Abraham enters now with Isaac. (The Prologue goes.)
(Abraham enters, leaning on Isaac.)
Isaac (pointing): My father, behold the lambs yonder!
Abraham: Aye, my son, they are for the sacrifice. I offer them up to God for a thank-offering that he hath given thee to me, O my son. (Seats himself.)
Isaac (clinging close to him): Dost thou love me more than the little lambs?