The Perfect Mason

Q. What does the Mosaic pavement represent?
A. The variety of the tiles, which all tend toward the same point of view, is the image of different characters united by the Laws of Masonry.
Q. What does the Blazing Star placed in the Center signify?
A. It teaches us that all our actions must be enlightened and animated by the torch of charity.
Q. What do the tasseled cords original: "houpes dentelées" that adorned its exterior represent?
A. They are the symbol of the good example that we owe to all our brothers outside the Lodge, just as in the midst of our assemblies.
Q. Most Excellent brother Presenter, how many Lights is the Master's original: "M.re" Lodge illuminated by?
A. By nine.
Q. What do the Lights signify, whose number we increase at each Grade?
A. They represent the progress that we must make on the path of virtue as we acquire new knowledge.
Q. Why is mention made of the death of Our Most Respected Master Hiram in the Master's Lodge?
A. To show us that the righteous have at all times been persecuted by the wicked, and that God sometimes allows them to be the victim to serve as an example to their brothers.
Q. What reflection do you make on the 3 wretches who committed this attack?

A. Their crime teaches us how attentive we must be in the choice of Recipients original: "Recipiendaires" and that Masonry is only so divulged today because of the too-great ease one has had in admitting Subjects who were Unworthy of it.
Q. What fruit must we draw from the constancy of Our said master, who preferred to suffer death rather than reveal the Master's word to his assassins?
A. His example must strengthen us in the resolution we have taken to admit among us only good brothers who are truly worthy of the Name of Mason and capable of fulfilling all its duties.

Then the brother Assistant, in the name of the brothers, speaks and says... Most Wise presiding officer original: "Tres Sage exerçant", there is nothing more beautiful than what you have just taught us about Masonry; would you be so kind as to instruct us likewise on the Most Sublime Grade of Perfect Master.

The Most Wise presiding officer replies... Most Estimable brother, we are all equal here, so you may propose your difficulties to me and I will try to satisfy you.

Most Sublime presiding officer, since you give me the power and permission, I will speak on behalf of the brothers....
Q. Might I dare to ask you how many Lights there were in our most Sublime Grade?
A. My dear brother, there were 3... 6... 9...