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The Senior Deacon then conducts the candidate in front of the Junior
Warden's station in the South, one pace distant, where he gives three
knocks on the floor with his rod.

J.W. Who comes there?

S.D. A brother who has been regularly initiated as an Entered
Apprentice, and now wishes to receive more light in Masonry by being
passed to the degree of a Fellow Craft.

J.W. to Candidate. Is it of your own free will and accord?

Candidate. It is.

J.W. to S.D. Is he duly and truly prepared?

S.D. He is.

J.W. Is he worthy and well qualified.

S.D. He is.

J.W. Has he made suitable proficiency in the preceding degree?

S.D. He has.

J.W. By what further right or benefit does he expect to gain
admission?

S.D. By the benefit of the pass.

J.W. Has he the pass?

S.D. He has not; I have it for him.

J.W. Advance and give it.

The Senior Deacon advances and gives the pass.

J.W. to S.D. Conduct the candidate to the Senior Warden in the West
for further examination.

The Senior Deacon and candidate then pass on to the Senior Warden's
station in the West, where the three knocks are repeated, and the same
questions are asked and answers returned as at the Junior Warden's
station.

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