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64 alludes to the heroic conduct of Jephthah's Daughter.

The Pass is ( 4. ) ( 5. )

The second is the Widow's sign, or the sign of Ruth. It is given by ( 6. ) It alludes to the humble gleaner Ruth with her handfuls of barley gathered from the fields of Boaz.

The Pass is ( 7. ) ( 8. )

The third is the Wife's sign, or the sign of Esther. It is given ( 9. ) It alludes to the manner in which Queen Esther saluted the king, reminding him of his promise, by giving a sign which was understood between them.

The Pass is ( 10.) (11.)

The fourth is the Sister's sign, or the sign of Martha. It is given by ( 12. ) It alludes to Martha's meeting with Jesus.

The Pass is ( 13.) ( 14. )

The fifth is the Mother's sign, or the sign of Electa. It is given by ( 15. ) It alludes to heroic submission, under the wrongs of persecution.

The Pass is (16.) being the impressive lesson taught by Electa.