So he said,"Nowlet it alsobe according to your words;he with whomit is foundshall be my slave,and [the rest of] you shall be innocent."
Then they hurried,eachmanloweredhis sackto the ground,and eachmanopenedhis sack.
But he said,"Farbe it from me to dothis.The manin whosepossessionthe cuphas been found,he shall be my slave;but as for you, goup in peaceto your father."
"Now,therefore, pleaselet your servantremaininsteadof the lada slaveto my lord,and let the ladgoup with his brothers.
"With whomeverof your servantsit is found,let him die,and we alsowill be my lord'sslaves."
"[But] ifthe sunhas risenon him, there will be bloodguiltinesson his account. He shall surelymakerestitution;ifhe owns nothing,then he shall be soldfor his theft.
