. The book of the ancient and accepted Scottish rite. ent the Jewel—A dagger, hilt of gold and blade of silver. Daring a reception the Thrice Potent and Senior In-spector wear Royal robes, with crown and sceptre ; theSecretary wears robes and mitre of the High Priest. The Junior Inspector and other officers, robed in blackwith 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 righthand, as if fatigued. Stranger clothed as a shepherd. Battery—o •••o«««—• The lights are not lighted until the Chapter is
. The book of the ancient and accepted Scottish rite. ent the Jewel—A dagger, hilt of gold and blade of silver. Daring a reception the Thrice Potent and Senior In-spector wear Royal robes, with crown and sceptre ; theSecretary wears robes and mitre of the High Priest. The Junior Inspector and other officers, robed in blackwith 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 righthand, as if fatigued. Stranger clothed as a shepherd. Battery—o •••o«««—• 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 Knight Elect ofNine? A. That we should be careful how we suffer our-selves to be led away by an excess of zeal, even in agood cause, to exercise as individuals the vengeancedue for the violation of divine and human laws. Q. What further does the degree illustrate ? A. The overthrow of ignorance by freedom. 102 BOOK OF THE A. AND A. RITE. o o. o 0 EECEPTIOE. My brother, I now designate and present to yonthe jewel of this degree. It is the avenging blade,which will be sure to find the perjured and guiltytraitor. I invest you with the other symbols of this degree.* * * This apron and sash denote the melan-choly death of our Grand Master H.\ A.*. Thebloody arm and red roses, the instrument and theblood shed by the eight and one knights to atonefor his death. You will now go and salute the Grand Inspector,and then repair to the Grand Orator for the historyof this degree. KNIGHTS ELECT OF NINE. 103 HISTORY. G.\ After the death of the Grand Master, theassassins having made their escape, a great assem-bly of Masons was convened by King Solomon, toconsult as to the best means of discovering and ap-prehending them. Their deliberations were inter-rupted by the entrance of a herdsman, who de-manded to speak to the king. On being admitted toan interview, he acquainted King Solom
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