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 sword of justice, perhaps “black with murder, sacrilege, and crimes.” An unhappy fatality attends this day.

On the twenty-second day, the child that is born will purchase a good estate; he will be handsome, religious, and well beloved. This is a good day to remove bees. On the twenty-third day, the child that is born will be of an ungovernable temper, a great traveller, but will die miserable. Good day to be married on, or commence business.

On the twenty-fourth day, the child born will achievoachieve [sic] many heroic actions, and will bobe [sic] much admired for them.

The child born on the twenty-fifth day will be very wicked, and meet with many dangers. It is a very unfortunate day, and threatens vexation.

On the twenty-sixth day, the child born shall be very amiable: a male will meet but an indifferent state in the world; if a female, she will be married to a rich man for her beauty.

On the twenty-seventh day, the child born will have every engaging quality; but will not rise to any great preferment. This is a very lucky day.

On the twenty-eighth day, the child that is born shall be the delight of his parents, but have much sickness.

ThoThe [sic] child born on a Sunday shall be of a long life, and obtain riches.

On Monday,—Weak, of an effeminate temper, which seldom brings a man of honour.

On Tuesday,—the person born will be subject to violent starts of passion, not easily reconciled; if a man, given to illicit connexions, which cause misfortunes to rise, and hohe [sic] will be in danger of dying by violence from them.

On Wednesday,—Shall be given to learning, and profit thereby.