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 wandering abroad in the world, and seeking his fortune in foreign parts, and in the end shall die miserable. This is a good day to wed a wife; for he that meets with such a one ought to marry her while he can have her. It is also a general prosperous day to all that begin business thereon.

On the twenty-fourth day of the moon the child then born shall be a prodigy in the world and make all men admire at his surprising and wonderful actions, which shall exceed those of the ordinary sort of men.

On the twenty-fifth day of the moon, the child then born shall be wicked, he shall encounter with many dangers, and at last shall perish by them. This is an unfortunate day, and threatens dangers and disappointments to those that begin any enterprise of moment. Therefore a man that falls sick on this day will hardly recover.

On the twenty-sixth day of the moon's age, the child that shall then be born shall be very beautiful and amiable, but yet of an indifferent station in the world, if it be a male; but if a female, a rich man marries her for her beauty. He that on this day falls sick of the dropsy shall hardly recover. Let those that travel on this day, beware of meeting with those they do not care for, for they may ease them of their burdens.

The twenty-seventh day, the child that shall be born shall be of so sweet and affable a temper and disposition, that it will attract the love of every one with whom it shall converse; and yet (if a man) shall never rise to any great height in the world; but if a maiden, the sweetness of her disposition may advance her, for such a love is to be esteemed above rubies. If a man falls sick on this day, though he may endure misery, yet he shall at last recover.

On the twenty-eight day of the moon, the child that is born shall be the delight of its parents, but yet subject to much sickness and many distempers,