Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

J. D.--Then you will take off your boots, coat,
pants, vest-necktie, and collar; and here is a pair
of drawers, unless you have a pair of your own.
Now you will slip your right arm out of your
shirtsleeve, and put it
through the bosom of
your shirt, that your
right arm and breast
may he naked.
The Deacon here ties a
hoodwink, or handkerchief,
over both
eyes. (In the time of
Morgan, it was the
usage to cover only
one eye.) The Junior
Deacon then ties a
rope, by Masons called
a cable-tow, twice
around his arm.
(Formerly, the rope
was put twice round
the candidate's neck.)
Some Lodges follow
the old custom now,
but this is rather a rare
thing. The reader will,
however, do well to recollect these hints, as they
are particular points.
The right foot and knee of the candidate are made
bare by rolling up the drawers, and a slipper
should be put on his left foot. This being
accomplished, the candidate is duly and truly
prepared. (See engraving.)
The Deacon now takes the candidate by the arm,
and leads him forward to the door of the Lodge;
and upon arriving there he gives three raps, when