Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

The members of the Lodge then take their seats.
S. D. (taking candidate to Master.)--Right
Worshipful, this young craftsman has been
detected as an impostor, at the office of the
Senior Grand Warden, in attempting to receive
wages, which were not his due, without being
able to give the token.
R. W. M. (looking sternly at the candidate.)--Are
you a Fellow Craft Mason?
Candidate--I am. Try me.
R. W. M.--Give me the sign of a Fellow Craft
Mason. Candidate gives the sign of a Fellow
Craft.
R. W. M. (to Senior Deacon.)--It is well. He is
undoubtedly a Fellow Craft. (Turning to
candidate.) You have attempted to receive wages
without being able to give the token. I am
astonished that so intelligent-looking a young
craftsman should thus attempt to impose upon us.
Such conduct requires severe punishment. The
penalty you have incurred is to have your right
hand struck off. Have you ever been taught how
to receive wages?
Candidate (prompted.)--I have not.
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R. W. M.--Ah, this in a measure serves to
mitigate your crime. If you are instructed how to
receive wages, will you do better for the future?
Candidate--I will.
R. W. M.--On account of your youth and