Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor - Rose Croix

inside, to ascertain that the Guard is on his post; the Guard answers by nine
corresponding raps. The Captain of the Host then gives one, and Guard does the same.
The Captain then returns to his post.
Captain (to High Priest.)--The Chapter is duly guarded, Most Excellent.
High Priest--How guarded?
Captain--By a companion of this Degree at the outer avenue, with a drawn sword in his
hand.
High Priest--His duty there?
Captain--To observe the approach of all cowans and eavesdroppers, and see that none
pass or repass but such as are duly qualified.
High Priest--Companions, we will be clothed.
The companions place the furniture of the Chapter in proper order, clothe with their
various jewels, robes, and badges of this Degree, and draw aside the veils, which brings
the hall into one apartment, and resume their seats. The High Priest then gives two raps
with the gavel, which brings all the officers on their feet, while the following lecture is
given, or questions asked, by the High Priest, and answered by the Captain of the Host.
High Priest--Companion Captain of the Host, are you a Royal Arch Mason?
Captain--I am, that I am.
High Priest--How shall I know you to be a Royal Arch Mason?
Captain--By three times three.
High Priest--Where were you made a Royal Arch Mason?
Captain--In a just and legally constituted Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, consisting of
Most Excellent High Priest, King and Scribe, Captain of the Host, Principal Sojourner,
Royal Arch Captain, and the three Grand Masters of the veils, assembled in a room or
place representing the Tabernacle erected by our ancient brethren near the ruins of King
Solomon's Temple.
High Priest--Where is the High Priest stationed, and what are his duties?
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Captain--He is stationed in the sanctum sanctorum. His duty, with the King and Scribe, is
to sit in the Grand Council, to form plans, and give directions to the workmen.