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21 The Ace of Diamonds signifies a letter.

The King of Diamonds shows a man of fiery temper, preserving his anger, and seeking for opportunities of revenge, and obstinate in his resolutions.

The Queen of Diamonds signifies that the woman shall be fond of company, be a coquette, and not over virtuous.

The Knave of Diamonds, however nearly related, will look more after his own interest than yours, he will be teaneioustenacious [sic] of his own opinion, and fly off if contradicted.

The Ten of Diamonds promises a eountrycountry [sic] husband or wife, with great wealth and many children; the card next to it will tell the number of ehildrenchildren [sic]; it also signifies a purse of gold.

The Nine of Diamonds declares that the person will be of a roving disposition, never contented with his lot, and for ever meeting with vexations and disappointments.

The Eight of Diamonds shows that the person in their youth will be an enemy to marriage, and thus run the risk of dying unmarried: but if they do marry it will be late in life, and then it will be with a person whose disposition is so ill assorted to theirs, that it will be the cause of misfortune.

The Seven of Diamonds shows that you will be tormented by the infidelity of your conjugal partner or lover, and squandering your substance.

The Six of Diamonds shows an early marriage and premature widowhood, but that your second marriage will probably make you worse.

The Five of Diamonds shows that you will have good ehildrenchildren [sic] who will keep you from grief.

The Four of Diamonds shows the ineonstaneyinconstancy [sic] of the person you will be married to, and great vexation to yourself through the whole eoursecourse [sic] of your life.

The Tray of Diamonds shows that you will be engaged in quarrels, lawsuits, and domestic disagreements; your partner for life will be a vixen and of an abusive temper, fail in the performance of the nuptial duties, and make you unhappy.

The Deuce of Diamonds shows that your heart will be engaged in love at an early period; that your parents will not approve your choice; and that if you marry without their eonsentconsent [sic] they will hardly forgive you.

The Ace of Hearts signifies feasting and pleasure; if the ace is attended by spades, it foretells quarrelling; if by hearts, it shows affeetionaffection [sic] and friendship; if by diamonds, you will hear of some absent friend; if by elubsclubs [sic], it denotes merrymaking.

The King of Hearts shows a man of a good-natured disposition