Thing is, the volcano isn't used so much in the initiation itself as much as it is if someone fails to garner enough support among the seniors. You don't want to have been the guest of honor at that particular cerimony, let me tell you.

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And you, to whom adversity has dealt the final blow
With smiling [faces] lyin' to ye' everywhere ye' go
Turn to, and put out all your strength of arm and heart and brain
And like the Mary Ellen Carter, rise again.