Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

A. They were not, for King Solomon took the
precaution that each craftsman should choose for
himself a mark, and place it upon his work, so it
should be readily known and distinguished when
brought up promiscuously for inspection.
Q. What were the wages of a fellow craft whose
work had been approved?
A. One penny a day.
Q. Among so large a number was not our Grand
Master liable to be imposed upon by unskillful
workmen demanding wages not their due?
A. They were not, for King Solomon took the
further precaution that each craftsman demanding
wages should thrust his right hand into the
apartments of the Senior Grand Warden, with a
copy of his mark in the palm thereof, at the same
time giving this token (see page 156).
Q. To what does this token allude?
A. To the way and manner in which each fellow
craft received his wages.
Q. Of what further use is it?
A. To distinguish a true craftsman from an
impostor.
Q. When an impostor is discovered, what should
be his penalty?
A. To have his right hand chopped off.
SECOND SECTION.