four times four steps from the compass extended from an angle of
seven to that of sixty degrees, and take the obligation of a Perfect
Master.

Q. Repeat that obligation. A. OBLIGATION.--"1st point, Secrecy. 2d.
Obey orders and decrees of Council of Princes of Jerusalem, under
penalty of all the former degrees; also, under penalty of being
smitten on the right temple with a common gavel or setting maul. So
help," etc.

Q. What did the Master then communicate to you? A. He said, "It is my
desire to draw you," etc., and then gave me the signs, words, tokens
and history of this degree.

Q. Give me the signs. A. 1st sign--Place the palm of the right hand on
the right temple, at the same time stepping back with the right foot,
then bring up the right foot to its first position and let the right
arm fall perpendicularly on the right side (alluding to the penalty).
Second sign is that of admiration.--Raise the hands and eyes to
heaven, let the arms fall crossed upon the belly, looking downwards.

Q. Give me the pass-word. A. (Accassia.)

Q. To what does the word allude, etc. Give me the token and mysterious
word. A. Token is that of the Mark Master, given on the five points of
fellowship; the mysterious word Jeva (pronounced Je-vau).

Q. What was then done? A. The Master invested me with the jewel and
apron of this degree, and informed me that my jewel was designed to
remind me, that, as a perfect Master, I should measure my conduct by
the exact rule of equity.

Q. Give me the history of this degree. A. After the body of Hiram
Abiff had been found, Solomon, pleased with having an opportunity of
paying a tribute of respect to the memory of so great and good a man,
ordered the noble Adoniram, his Grand Inspector, to make the suitable
arrangements for his interment; the brethren were ordered to attend
with white aprons and gloves, and he forbade that the marks of blood
which had been spilled in the temple, should be effaced until the
assassins had been punished. In the meantime, Adoniram furnished a
plan for a superb tomb and obelisk of white and black marble, which
were finished in nine days. The tomb was entered by passing between
two pillars, supporting a square stone surrounded by three circles; on
the stone was engraved the letter J. On the tomb, was a device
representing a virgin, etc. (as in third degree). The heart of Hiram
Abiff was enclosed in a golden urn, which was pierced with a sword to
denote the desire of