M. W. S. — Thrice Excellent and Perfect Generals, see

that all is secure without and within, and that none but
Princes of our Holy Order are present in the recesses of
our Sanctuary.

208 THE ROSE CROIX DE HEEEDOM DEGREE,

2iid General.- — Very Excellent and Perfect Grand Mar-
shal, see that the Castle Gates are duly guarded.

The Grand Marshal takes the Sign, Token, and "Word
from the Inner Guard, who receives the same from the
Outer Guard who comes inside for that purpose ; whilst
this is being done the Generals command their respective
Columns to Sheath Swords, and communicate with them,
passing from West to East ; they then command them to
draw Swords. This finished the Grand Marshal advances
to the 2nd General and says: —

Grand Marshal. — All is secure without.