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side of it. Below this again is the Holy Graal, with roses on each
side of it. There is room in front of the Cup for the Paten. On each
side beyond the roses are two great candles.

All this is enclosed within a great Veil.









Forming the apex of an equilateral triangle whose base is a line drawn
between the pillars, is a small black square altar, of superimposed
cubes.

Taking this altar as the middle of the base of a similar and equal
triangle, at the apex of this second triangle is a small circular
font.

Repeating, the apex of a third triangle is an upright tomb.

II


OF THE OFFICERS OF THE MASS


The PRIEST. Bears the Sacred Lance, and is clothed at first in a plain
white robe.

The PRIESTESS. Should be actually Virgo Intacta or specially dedicated
to the service of the Great Order. She is clothed in white, blue, and
gold. She bears the Sword from a red girdle, and the Paten and Hosts,
or Cakes of Light.

The DEACON. He is clothed in white and yellow. He bears The Book of
the Law.

Two CHILDREN. They are clothed in white and black. One bears a pitcher
of water and a cellar of salt, the other a censer of fire and a casket
of perfume.

III


OF THE CEREMONY OF THE INTROIT