Duncan's Masonic Ritual and Monitor - Rose Croix

W. M.--Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding Degree?
S. D--He has.
W. M.--And properly vouched for?
S. D.--He is.
W. M.--Who vouches for him?
S. D.--A brother.
W. M.--By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain admission?
S. D.--By the benefit of the pass.
W. M.--Has he that pass?
S. D.--He has it not. but I have it for him.
W. M.--Advance and give me the pass.
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Senior Deacon advances, and whispers in the Master's ear, "Shibboleth."
W. M.--The pass is right; from whence came you, and whither are you travelling?
S. D.--From the west, travelling toward the east.
W. M.--Why leave you the west, and travel toward the east?
S. D.--In search of more light.
W. M.--Since that appears to be the object of the candidate's search, it is my orders that
he be reconducted to the Senior Warden in the west, who will teach him how to approach
the east, by two upright regular steps, his feet forming an angle of a square, his body erect
at the altar before the Worshipful Master in the east.
Senior Deacon conducts the candidate back to the. Senior Warden in the west, and says:
S. D.--Brother Senior Warden, it is the orders of the Worshipful Master, that you teach
this candidate to approach the east, by two upright regular steps, his feet forming an angle
of a square, his body erect at the altar before the Worshipful Master in the east.
Senior Warden leaves his seat, and, approaching the candidate, he leads him toward the
altar, and within two steps of it, and says: