(You will say) "I" ---- (Pronounce your full name ---- and repeat after me) "In the presence of God and Man ---- most solemnly pledge, promise and swear ---- unconditionally ---- that I will faithfully obey ---- the constitution and laws ---- and will willingly conform to ---- all regulations, usages and requirements ---- of the * * * * ---- which do now exist ---- or which may be hereafter enacted ---- and will render at all times ---- loyal respect and steadfast support ---- to the Imperial Authority of same ---- and will heartily heed ---- all official mandates ---- decrees ---- edicts ---- rulings and instructions ---- of the I* W* thereof. ---- I will yield prompt response ---- to all summonses ---- I having knowledge of same ---- Providence alone preventing. SEC. II.--SECRECY "I most solemnly swear ---- that I will forever ---- keep sacredly secret ---- the signs, words and grip ---- and any and all other ---- matters and knowledge ---- of the * * * * ---- regarding which a most rigid secrecy ---- must be maintained ---- which may at any time ---- be communicated to me ---- and will never divulge same ---- nor even cause the same to be divulged ---- to any person in the whole world ---- unless I know positively ---- that such person is a member of this Order ---- in good and regular standing ---- and not even then ---- unless it be ---- for the best interest of this Order. "I most sacredly vow ---- and most positively swear ---- that I will not yield to bribe ---- flattery ---- threats ---- passion ---- punishment ---- persecution ---- persuasion ---- nor any enticements whatever ---- coming from or offered by ---- any person or persons ---- male or female ---- for the purpose of ---- obtaining from me ---- a secret or secret information ---- of the * * * * ---- I will die rather than divulge same ---- so help me God ---- AMEN!" You will drop your hands. GENTLEMEN (or SIR): You will wait in patience and peace until you are informed of the decision of the E* C* and his * in klonklave assembled * * * * * You will place your left hand over your heart and raise your right hand to heaven. SEC. III.--FIDELITY (You will say) "I" ---- (pronounce your full name ---- and repeat after me) "Before God ---- and in the presence of ---- these mysterious *smen ---- on my sacred honor ---- do most solemnly and sincerely pledge ---- promise and swear ---- that I will diligently guard and faithfully foster ---- every interest of the * * * * ---- and will maintain ---- its social cast and dignity. "I swear that I will not recommend ---- any person for membership in this Order ---- whose mind is unsound ---- or whose reputation I know to be bad ---- or whose character is doubtful ---- or whose loyalty to our country ---- is in any way questionable.