Duncan's Ritual of Freemasonry.pdf - FatimaMovement

High Priest (looking closely at it.)--Companion
King, this is a very valuable discovery indeed. It
must be a keystone of a Mark Master Mason.
King--I think that is the stone wrought by our
Grand Master, Hiram Abiff.
High Priest--What think you of it, Companion
Scribe? Scribe--It is undoubtedly the stone
wrought by our Grand Master, Hiram Abiff.
High Priest (drawing the keystone across his
forehead, and giving the sign.)--The keystone of a
Mark Master! Holiness to the Lord.
King and Scribe do and say the same.
High Priest (to candidates.)--This is a very
valuable discovery indeed. No doubt it will lead
to some important treasure, of inestimable value
to the craft. Are you willing to pursue your
labors, and endeavor to penetrate this secret
vault?
Principal Sojourner (after consulting candidates.)-
-We are, even to the risk of our lives.
High Priest--Go; and may the God of your fathers
be with you. Preserve every thing that falls in
your way.
The Principal Sojourner returns with the
candidates to the place where they lifted the trap,
and they there consult together as to who shall
descend into the vault. One of the candidates
agreeing to go, they put a rope seven times
around his body, leaving two long ends. 1
p. 243