3 And when morning arose, they were sent away with their donkeys.
4 And now they had departed from the city and had set out a short distance. Then Joseph, sending for the steward of his house, said: 'Rise up and pursue the men. And when you have overtaken them, say: 'Why have you returned evil for good?
5 The cup that you have stolen, it is that from which my lord drinks, and in which he is accustomed to discern signs. You have done a very sinful thing.'
6 He did as he had been ordered. And having overtaken them, he spoke to them according to the order.
7 And they responded: 'Why does our lord speak in this way, as though your servants had committed such a shameful act?
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