Q. What followed?  A. I was conducted three times ’round the Lodge, giving the signs of the ineffable degrees, and led to the altar, and caused to kneel and take the obligation of this degree.

Q. Repeat that obligation.  A. Same as Perfect Master, with the addition, that I will justly and impartially decide all matters of difference between brethren of this degree, if in my power so to do, under penalty of being punished as an unjust Judge, by having my nose severed from my face.  So help me, etc.

Q. What followed?  A. The Thrice Illustrious gave me the signs, tokens and words of this degree.

Q. Give me the signs?  A. (Put the two first fingers of your right hand to the right side of your nose, the thumb under the chin, forming a square.)

Q. Give me the token?  A. (Clench the three first fingers of the right hand over the thumb, and join hands by interlacing the little fingers.)

Q. Give me the pass-word?  A. Jev (pronounced Jo).

Q. What was then done to you?  A. I was invested with the jewel, apron and gloves of this degree, and was thus addressed:—­“Respectable Brother, it gives me joy that I am now about to recompense, etc.  This key opens a small ebony box, in which are contained the plans for the building of the temple, and this key opens a small ivory box containing all the keys of the temple.  I clothe you with a white apron, lined with red, having a pocket in its centre, and in which you are intended to carry the plans for the building of the temple, that they may be laid out on the tressel board for the use of the workmen when wanted.  I also give you a balance in equilibrio, as a badge of your office.  Let it remind you of that equity of judgment which should characterize your decisions.”

Q. What was next done?  A. He made me a Provost and Judge.

Q. In what manner?  A. He gave me a blow on each shoulder, and said, “By the power with which I am invested, I constitute you Provost and Judge over all the works and workmen of the temple.  Be impartial, just, prudent, discreet and merciful.  Go salute the Junior and Senior Wardens as a Provost and Judge, and return to the Lodge for further instruction.

Second section.—­Question—­What did you perceive in the middle chamber?  Answer—­A curtain, behind which was suspended a small ebony box containing the plans for the construction of the temple.

Q. What else did you see?  A. A triangle enclosing the letters G. A.

Q. What is their meaning and use?  A. Grand Architect, and are designed to make us remember him in all our decisions and actions.

Q. Did you perceive anything more?  A. I saw the letters I. H. S. with the sprig of cassia.

Q. What is meant thereby?  A. Imitate Hiram’s Silence, and Justice, Humanity and Secrecy, which are designed to teach Provost and Judge, that while their decisions are just, they should be tempered with humanity, or mercy, and that all differences which may arise among the craft, should be kept secret from the world.