of fire; 5th, of air; 6th, of the point in view; 7th, of the sun;
8th, of astonishment; 9th, of honor; 10th, of stench, or strong smell;
11th, of admiration; 12th, of consternation. End of the Lecture.

TO CLOSE.--The Grand Master says, "My brother, enter into the cave of
Silol--work with Grand Rofadam--measure your steps to the sun, and
then the great black eagle will cover you with his wings, to the end
of what you desire, by the help of the Most Sublime Princes Grand
Commanders." He then strikes four and two, makes the sign of four
squares, which is repeated by the Wardens, and the Lodge is closed.

The examination of a brother in the foregoing degree is as follows:

Q. From whence came you? A. From the sacred vault at Jerusalem.

Q. What are you come to do here? A. I am come to see and visit your
works and show you mine, that we may work together and rectify our
morals, and, if possible, sanctify the profane--but only by permission
of a Prince Adept, or Prince of the Royal Secret (if one is present).

Q. What have you brought? A. Glory, grandeur and beauty.

Q. Why do you give the name of St. John to our Lodge? A. Formerly all
the Lodges were under the name of Solomon's Lodge, as the founder of
Masonry; but since the crusades we have agreed with the Knights
Templars, or Hospitallers, to dedicate them to St. John, as he was the
support of the Christians and the new laws.

Q. What do you ask more? A. Your will and pleasure as you may find me
worthy, obedient, and virtuous.

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PRINCE OF THE ROYAL SECRET.

The Assembly of Princes is termed a "Consistory."

OFFICERS.--The first officer represents Frederick II., King of
Prussia; he is styled "Sovereign of Sovereigns," "Grand Prince,"
"Illustrious Commander in Chief." The two next officers are styled
"Lieutenant Commanders." The fourth officer is the "Minister of
State," who acts as the orator. The fifth officer is the "Grand
Chancellor." Then the "Grand Secretary;" the "Grand Treasurer;" the
"Grand Captain of the Guards;" a "Standard Bearer;" a "Grand Master
Architect;" and two "Tylers."

PLACE OF MEETING.--This is to be a building at least two stories in
height, situated on elevated ground, in the open country. Three
apartments on the second floor are necessary in this degree. In the
first of these the guards are stationed. The second is used as a
preparation room. The third is occupied by the members of the
Consis