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 The eyelids short and small, are thought wise and secret, yet covetous of great matters.

When the eyelids are long, and long hair on the eye-lashes, they signify a person of low sagacity, and false in his dealings.

He or she that has a long neck, is of a simple nature, not secret, fearfully unlearned, a glutton, and great drinker in general.

He that hath a neck short and small is wise, but deceitful, secret, constant, discreet, yet passionate and ingenious.

He that hath the neck fat and fleshy, is proud, therefore, he is compared to a bull, who is always ready to be angry.

A small neck denotes a weak understanding; if a female, she will be much inclined to sickness, and gnawing of the stomach.

A neck inclined to the right side denotes prudence, generosity, and curious in studies ; but inclined to the left side, declares vice and impudence.

Great eyes denote a slothful, bold, and lying person, of a rustic and coarse mind.

Eyes deep in the head denote a great mind, yet full of doubts, but generous and friendly.

Little eyes, like that of a mole or pig, denote a weak understanding, and easily imposed on

Beware of squint eyes, for out of one hundred you will not find two faithful. It is very unlucky to meet a squint-eyed person.

Eyes that move slowly, or look sleepy, denote an unfaithful and slothful person.

The worst of all eyes are the yellowish or citron; beware of them, for the possessor is a dangerous person, if you are in his power.

Beware of those persons, who, when they speak, twinkle their eyes, for they are double-dealing; if it