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452 BOOK OF THE A. AND A. BITE.
The incidents on the road to the Holy Land will her«
transpire.
G.'. Corn.'. Be firm, faithful, and true unto death.
I arm you with this Sword, Sir Knight, as a defence
against your enemies and the enemies of the Order
you will wield it also for the defence of poor pil-
grims, and in defence of innocence and virtue. I also
arm you with this dagger, it is the avenging blade
and the dagger of mercy ; and I now invest you with
these knightly gold spurs.
Wisdom is symbolized by gold. Never let wisdom,
with temperate zeal and true love, forsake you.
You are now, Sir Knight, invested with the knightly
spurs, in testimony of the zeal and activity with
which you are henceforward and forever to be goaded
on in the performance of your duties ; and, beware
lest through negligence or unfaithfulness, you shall
be deemed unworthy of our confidence, and be igno-
miniously degraded from our Order.
I also present you with the Collar and Jewel. You
will now take your place in the ranks of the Order.
You are in the ranks of those who shall be elected
to the grand work, and Ave trust and hope that the
delicious perfumes of your good actions will give
you the true happiness you desire.
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