Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

night and steal a small boat and put to sea.
p. 109
First Ruffian--We cannot make our escape in that
way. It is a dangerous coast, and we shall be
taken; for before this time our escape is
discovered, and the sea-coast will be lined with
our pursuers.
Second Ruffian--Then let us flee into the interior
parts of the country, and avoid being taken as
long as possible.
Third Ruffian--Agreed!
They now retire from the body, in different
directions. When all has been again quiet in the
Lodge for a few seconds, the brethren jump up,
commence laughing, singing, &c., exclaiming:
No work to-day. Craftsmen, we are having good
times; I wonder if it will last.
They shuffle about a few moments, when they are
called to order by the sound of the gavel from the
Master's seat in the east, who inquires in a loud
voice as follows:
W. M. (now styled King Solomon.)--Brother
Junior Grand Warden, what means all this
confusion among the workmen? Why are they not
at work as usual?
S. W. (now styled J. G. W.)--Most Worshipful
King Solomon, there is no work laid out for us,
and it is said we can have none. No designs are
drawn on the trestle-board, and for this reason
many of us are idle.