Of the first of these there can be no doubt; and as to the last, the words of the precept directing it leaves us no option; nor is it a time when the G.H.S.of D.
is thrown out to inquire into the condition of the party.
Speaking on this subject, Brother Albert Pike, in his report to the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, says "if a person appeals to us as a Mason in imminent peril, or such pressing need that we have not time to inquire into his worthiness, then, lest we might refuse to relieve and aid a worthy Brother, we must not stop to inquire _as to anything_." But I do not think that the learned Brother has put the case in the strongest light.

It is not alone "lest we might refuse to relieve and aid a worthy Brother," that we are in cases of "imminent peril" to make no pause for deliberation.

But it is because we are bound by our highest obligations at all times, and to all Masons, to give that aid when _duly_ called for.
I may, then, after this somewhat protracted discussion, briefly recapitulate the position, the rights and the responsibilities of an unaffiliated Mason as follows: 1.

An unaffiliated Mason is still bound by all his masonic duties and obligations, excepting those connected with the organization of the lodge.
2.

He has a right to aid in imminent peril when _he asks for that aid in the_ proper _and conventional way_.
3.