How were you prepared to be passed to the second degree
In a manner somewhat similar to the former, save that in this degree I was not hoodwinked, my left arm, breast and right knee were made bare and my left heel was slip shod
On what were you admitted
The square
What is a square
An angle of 90 degrees or the fourth part of a circle
What are the peculiar objects of reasearch in this degree
The hidden mysteries of nature and science
As it is the hope of reward that sweetens labour, where did our ancient brethren go to receive their wages
Into the middle chamber of king Solomon’s temple
How did they receive them
Without scruple or diffidence
Why in this peculiar manner
Without scruple, well knowing they were justly entitled to them and without diffidence, from the great reliance they placed on the integrity of their employers in those days
What were then name of the two pillars which were placed at the porch way or entrance of king Solomon’s temple
That on the left was called Boaz and that on the right Jarkin
What are their separate and conjoint significations
The former denotes in strength, the latter to establish and when conjoined stability for god said “in strength I will establish this mine house to stand firm forever”
