"In the porch at Clegg thou wast accosted not long ago by a mendicant who solicited an alms."
"Probably so."
"Did he not hold out to thee the sign of the Rosy Cross, the token of our all-powerful fraternity of Rosicrucians?"
"I do remember such a signal; and furthermore, I drove him forth as an impostor and a pretender to forbidden arts."
"He showed thee the sign, and bade thee follow?"
"He did."
"And why was our summons disobeyed?"
"Because I have yet to learn what authority you possess either for my summons or detention."
"The brotherhood of the Red Cross are not disobeyed with impunity."
"I have heard of such a fraternity—as well too that they be idle cheats and lying impostors."