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MASTER ELECT OF NINE. 101
red rosettes, four on each side, and one at the bottom,
from which pendent the
Jewel—A dagger, hilt of gold and blade of silver.
During a reception the Thrice Potent and Senior In
spector wear Royal robes, with crown and sceptre ;
the
Secretary wears robes and mitre of the High Priest.
The Junior Inspector and other officers, robed in black
with cowles, and the apron, sash, and jewel of this de-
gree, sit * * * during the working of the degree,
with right elbow on the knee and head on the right
hand, as if fatigued.
Stranger clothed as a shepherd.
Battery— • ••••••• — •
The lights are not lighted until the Chapter is opened.
Hour—First hour of night.
Age—Eight and one.
OPENING.
Q. What are we taught as a Master Elect of
Nine?
A. That we should be careful how we suffer our-
selves to be led away by an excess of zeal, even in a
good cause, to exercise as individuals the vengeance
due for the violation of divine and human laws.
Q. What further does the degree illustrate ?
A. The overthrow of ignorance by freedom.