e, a single compass, a compass with four
points, a rule, a line, a compass of perfection, a quadrant, a level
and plumb.

Q. Where were you received? A. In a white place, painted with flames.

Q. What does that signify? A. That purity of heart and that zeal which
should characterize every Grand Master Architect.

Q. How were you admitted? A. I was conducted by the Master of
Ceremonies to the door of the Chapter, where he gave one and two
distinct knocks.

Q. How were those knocks answered? A. One and two from within.

Q. What followed? A. I was asked, "Who comes there?"

Q. Your answer? A. An Illustrious Knight who wishes to receive the
degree of Grand Architect.

Q. What then followed? A. I was conducted by the Master of Ceremonies
to the west, and thus addressed: "It has become necessary to form a
school of Architecture for the instruction of the brethren employed in
the temple, as none but skilful Architects can bring the same to
perfection. In order to prevent some brethren from receiving the
honors and rewards due only to brethren of talents, we have deemed it
expedient to prove and test all those who present themselves as
candidates for this degree. We, therefore, require you to make the
tour of the temple, for the purpose of examining the work, and to
produce a plan drawn with exactness which you must present for
inspection, that we may judge whether you are entitled to this
degree."

Q. What followed? A. I was conducted through the anti-chamber and
'round the Lodge, when the Master of Ceremonies again stationed me in
the west, and where I drew a plan according to my direction. When the
same was finished, the Master of Ceremonies informed the Most Potent
that I had obeyed his directions. Most Potent inquired, "My brother,
what are the fruits of your travels?"

Q. Your answer? A. "Most Potent, I have brought a plan of the works of
the temple, which I am ready to present for inspection."

Q. What followed? A. I was directed to approach the east, and present
the plan to the Most Potent, which I accordingly did, and the Most
Potent examined the same, and then passed it on to the other
companions, who, after examining, returned it with expressions of
approbation, and then the Most Potent addressed me thus: "It is with
pleasure we witness the skill you have manifested in fulfilling the
conditions prescribed to you, but we require further proof before you
can be admitted among us. We again require you to tr