Testament of Joseph

Chapter 16

Premium narration

Now the Memphian woman pointed me out to her husband, that he should buy me; for I hear, said she, that they are selling him.

And she sent a eunuch to the Ishmaelites, and asked them to sell me; and since he was not willing to traffic with them, he returned.

So when the eunuch had made trial of them, he made known to his mistress that they asked a large price for their slave.

And she sent another eunuch, saying, Even though they demand two minæ of gold, take heed not to spare the gold; only buy the boy, and bring him hither.

And he gave them eighty pieces of gold for me, and told his mistress that a hundred had been given for me.

And when I saw it I held my peace, that the eunuch should not be punished.