Neighbouring countries of Egypt arrive to buy wheat as they are too famine-stricken. Malek intends to announce the names of these nations to the public. After being provoked by the Temple Priests, Lady Tee angrily confronts the royal authorities. As a result the king places her under surveillance. The Temple also contemplate utilizing the treasury; the apparent source of Amuns power to exchange for wheat. The economic providence in Thebes prospers.