The book of the ancient and accepted Scottish rite of freemasonry : containing instructions in all the degrees from the third to the thirty-third, and last degree of the rite : together with ceremonies of inauguration ... etc. (1914)
McClenachan, Charles Thompson · New York : Macoy Pub. & Masonic Supply Co. · leaf 436
of G.\ Noble knight, since your forces enteredthis land of ours, I have learned something of yourinstitution of knighthood, and would fain know more.I understand the sanctity of the knightly word, asyou may see by the confidence I have placed inyours; and I have also heard from those who havebeen… … G.. 31.. It is. Thou hast not been misinformed.The name of Knight, and gentle blood, entitle thepossessor to place himself in the same rank withsovereigns of the first degree, so far as regards allbut kingly authority and dominion. If the greatestking were to wound the honor of the poorest…