Scene 2

The same. The persons who were at first assembled have left, with the exception of Felix Balde and Dr. Strader, who remain with Hilary True-to-God, the Grand Master; Magnus Bellicosus, the Second Preceptor; Albertus Torquatus, the First Master of the Ceremonies; Frederick Trustworthy, the Second Master of the Ceremonies; Maria; and Johannes Thomasius.

Hilary:

My son, what thou hast perfected must now

Within this holy place receive the seal,

Which sacred and primeval knowledge gives,

Besides the blessing of the Rosy Cross.

What thou hast brought the world must be through us

Unto the Spirit offered, that it may