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POTIPHAR'S WIFE

(After the versions of the Koran, and the Persian poet Jâmi.)

I.In Memphis, underneath the palms of Nile, The Lady Asenath a house did build For love of Hebrew Yûsuf; who, erewhile With flame unquenchable her breast had filled: The treasures of Prince Itfîr 'stablished itA summer-palace for her fancies fit.
II.White, in the blue Egyptian sky, it soared With mighty graven stones reared outwardly;This side the gate—enthroned—sate Horus, Lord,Finger to lip; and, on that other, Thmei,Mother of Truth, holding her asp and wand,Glared with great granite face across the land.
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