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6 Mountains.—If only one, it indicates the favour of people of high rank; but several them, in the thick, are signs of powerful enemies in the clear the contrary.

Trees.—One tree only, if it be in the or thick part, points out lasting good health, several trees denote your wish will be accomplished; if they are encompassed with dashes your fortune is in its blossom, and  time to bring it to maturity. If accompanied by dots, you will make your fortune in country where you reside.

The Child, in the clear part, bespeaks of some innocent intercourse with another person; in the thick part, excess in love matters, attended with great expense; at the bottom of the cup it denotes the consequence of libidinous amours.

The Woman signifies much joy in general if in the clear, more favourable; there it very great happiness; in the thick, a great  of jealousy. If dots surround the image, it explains the lady's fertility or wealth. The different positions in the cup show, at the top and in the middle, that you will be in love with a virgin—at the bottom, with a widow.

The Pedestrian denotes in general a merchant good business, pleasant news, and recovery lost things; also, that the consulting party  soon enlist, or get some engagement.

The Rider denotes good news from abroad in money matters, a good situation in a foreign country, or good prospects. Who doubts his fortune is promised a lasting one by this emblem.

The Mouse, living by stealth, is here an emblem of theft or robbery; if it be in the clear,