(1) Know the laws of the Lodge, also the hand sign, the salute, and the yell.
(2) He must have slept out ten nights without a roof overhead (tents allowed).
(3) He must be proposed, seconded, and his name posted for seven suns on the Totem-pole of the camp, or for one moon when elsewhere: and then be voted into a Band by that Band (one blackball to exclude).
(4) He must also face some trial of his fortitude, as set forth in the initiations, and if found worthy he may take the vow in this wise:
Standing before the Old Guide or Medicine Man in open Council, he shall be questioned and instructed, so he shall know more fully of the sacred purpose of the Order. Then the Medicine Man shall say to him:
"Is it your serious wish to become a member of the Order of Woodcraft Indians?"
Answer: "It is."
"Can any here testify that you have fully qualified, by learning the law of the Lodge, by sleeping out for ten nights, by being found acceptable to the Band you wish to join, and by standing a test of fortitude?"
Answer (by the officer who knows): "Yes, O Chief, I can vouch for him."
"You know our laws; we shall take them one by one. " (1) Do you promise obedience to the Council?"
Answer: "I do."
(And so, through the twelve laws, whereby he is bound to obedience, courage, cleanliness, abstinence from firewater, tobacco; and to cherish the Great Spirit's gifts; and to kindness, fair-play, loyalty, silence, reverence, honor.)
The Medicine Man then says: "Raise your right hand and say after me: 'I give my word of honor that I will obey the Chief and Council and the laws of my Tribe, and
