Rek-Mara—Ani, that was a narrow escape. We alone, of all our companions, have escaped the band of savage Nomes which ravish this infested way. Conceal yourself in this ancient and abandoned tomb of Osiris while I explore the adjacent country.
(Candidate is placed in vault.)
EPISODE FIFTH.
Scene—A Street in Cairo.
Persons—Old Man Tchestcheset, Chief of the Nomes; Candidates.
Prisoners are conducted before Old Man Tehesteheset, Chief of the Nomes, in the West. Here may be introduced anything of a proper character in keeping with the Order. Among other things, the Chief may conduct an inquisition into the character, habits, lives, professions, or other private or individual matters connected with the candidates. If properly introduced, it has been found effective to conclude with a contest to determine who shall receive the most trying ordeals of the Order. One of the candidates may be required to hold a goodly sized piece of ice, while another tells him all that he can think of concerning ice, etc.. after which the ice is transferred, and the former holder then tells what he knows of ice, etc. If desired, this Episode may be omitted entirely.
At conclusion, candidates are conducted to seats.
EPISODE SIXTH.
Scene—Oasis of Bunk. Persons—Rek-Mara and Selected Candidate.
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Rek-Mara goes to vault and secures candidate, whom he leads about room, while he says:
Rek-Mara—Ani, we are indeed fortunate. Our companions have been made prisoners and slaves by the band of bloody Nomes, and have been caused to suffer most fearful tortures. Finally,
