OPENING.--Most Potent knocks ten. Grand Marshal rises. Most Potent
says, "Are we all Illustrious Knights Elected?" A. We are, Most
Potent. "Your place? etc. Your duty?" A. To see that the Chapter is
duly guarded. "Please attend," etc. Most Potent knocks eleven. Grand
Inspector rises. "Companion Inspector, what is the hour?" A. It is
twelve. Most Potent knocks twelve. Companions rise. "If it is twelve,
it is time to labor by the greatest of lights." Signs given. Most
Potent knocks twelve, Inspector twelve, and Companion twelve, with
their hands, etc.
LECTURE.--Question--Are you an Illustrious Knight Elected? Answer. My
name will inform you.
Q. What is that name? A. Payrawsh Bawheer, or Illustrious Knight
elected.
Q. How were you admitted? A. I was hoodwinked and conducted by the
Master of Ceremonies to the door of the Chapter, where he gave twelve
distinct knocks.
Q. To what did they allude? A. To the twelve tribes of Israel.
Q. How were they answered? A. By twelve from within.