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J.D. By a brother Master Mason without the door, armed with the
proper instrument of his office.

W.M. What are his duties there?

J.D. To keep off all cowans and eavesdroppers., and to see that none
pass or repass but such as are duly qualified and have permission from
the Worshipful Master.

The Master seats the Deacons by one rap.

W.M. to S.W. Are you a Fellow Craft?

S.W. I am; try me.

W.M. How will you be tried?

S.W. By the Square.

W.M. Why by the Square?

S.W. Because it is one of the working tools of my profession.

After proceeding with such further portion of the lecture as he may
see fit, the Master continues as follows:

W.M. to S.W. Brother Senior Warden, where were you made a Fellow
Craft?

S.W. In a just and lawfully constituted Lodge of Fellow Crafts.

W.M. How many anciently composed a Lodge of Fellow Crafts?

S.W. Five or more.

W.M. When composed of only five, who were they?

S.W. The Worshipful Master, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Senior
Deacon and Junior Deacon.

W.M. What is the Junior Deacon's place in the Lodge?

S.W. On the right side of the Senior Warden in the West,

W.M. to J.D. What are your duties there, brother Junior Deacon?

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