Q. His duty? A. To announce the approach of the Sovereign Master; to see that the sentinels are at their respective posts, and the Council chambers duly guarded.
Q. Sword-Bearer's station in the Council? A. On the right of the Standard-Bearer in the West.
Q. His duty? A. To assist in the protection of the banner of our Order; to watch all signals from the Sovereign Master, and see his orders duly executed.
Q. Standard-Bearer's station? A. In the West.
Q. His duty? A. To display, support, and protect the banners of our Order.
Q. Why is the Standard-Bearer's station in the West? A. That the brilliant rays of the rising sun, shedding their lustre upon the banners of our Order, may encourage and animate all true and courteous Knights, and dismay and confound their enemies.
Q. Station of Master of Dispatches? A. In front of the Master of the Palace.
Q. His duty? A. To observe with attention the transactions of the Council; to keep a just and regular record thereof, collect the revenue, and pay the same over to the Master of Finance.
Q. Station of the Master of Finance? A. In front of the Chancellor.
Q. His duty? A. To receive in charge the funds and property of the Council, pay all orders drawn upon the Treasurer, and render a just and regular account when called for.