Egyptian Slave: Let it die, even as Pharaoh commanded.

THE DAUGHTER OF PHARAOH NAMES MOSES

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Slave of Israel: O lady, let it live! Think how the mother loved it. See how cunningly the ark is daubed with pitch and hidden here, 'midst the flag-flowers.

Egyptian Slave: If you let it live, you let live one more enemy to Pharaoh.

Daughter of Pharaoh: Hold thy tongue, girl. (She looks doubtfully at child.)