Swearing in squads, affirming in platoons;
Nor but by due promotion, and the right
Of service to the rank P.C. Inspector,
Have risen; assist thy votary now!
1st P.C. Yet do not rise—hear me! [Kneels.
2nd P.C. And me! [Kneels.
3rd P C. And me! [Kneels.
Inspector. Now swear—and pray—all together!
All. We swear!!!
Behold thy votaries submissive beg