Q. To what does that token allude? A. The eight fingers and extended thumb allude to the eight and one elect; the one to Joabert, who left his eight companions, and went alone in search of, etc.
Q. Give me the pass-words? A. Rawkam and Akirop.
Q. What is the word? A. Bugelkal, who was chief of the tabernacle.
Q. Give me the mysterious word? A. Jeva (pronounced Je-vau).
Q. What was then done to you? A. I was invested with the apron, gloves and jewels of this degree, and ordered to salute the Warden, and to return to the east for further instructions.
Second Section.—Question—Give me the history of this degree? Ans. After the death of Hiram Abiff, the three ruffians who had been apprehended having made their escape, a great assembly of Masters had sat, etc., he had only time to pronounce Naukam, which signifies, "vengeance is taken," and expired. Joabert being extremely fatigued, refreshed himself at the spring which he found in the cavern, and then slept until he was awakened by the other eight, who arrived shortly after. On beholding what Joabert had done, they all exclaimed Naukam. Joabert then severed the head from the body, divided the body into 4 quarters, which were burnt to ashes, and the ashes scattered to the four winds of heaven. Joabert then taking the head, etc., again reconciled. Solomon then ordered the head to be placed on the east pinnacle of the temple.
Q. What was the name of the assassin? A. Jubelum Akirop.
Q. From what number were the nine elect chosen? A. Ninety-nine.
Q. Where was the assassin found? A. In a cavern, near the coast of Joppa.