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 day shall come to a good issue; he that is pursued shall escape; and he that groans under thothe [sic] burden of oppression, shall be opportunely relieved. Do not lot blood on this day, for it is dangerous.

On the tenth day a child that is born shall be a great traveller, pass through many kingdoms and regions, and at last die at home in his old age. Do nothing on this day but what you would have known, for all secrets shall be brought to light

On the eleventh day of the moon the child that is born shall be of a good constitution, and be mightily devoted to religion, shall bobe [sic] long-lived, and of a lovely countenance; and if it be a female, shoshe [sic] shall be endowed with wisdom and learning. On this day it is good to marry, for the married couple shall bobe [sic] happy all their lives, and be blessed with many children.

The twelfth day of the moon's age, in allusion to the twelfth sign of the Zodiac, betokeneth nothing but sorrow and woe: and the child born this day shall be given to wrathfulness, and subject to many afflictions.

On the thirteenth day the child that is born shall be of a short life, and by reason of peevish crossness never be pleased. To wed a wife on this day is good, for she shall be both loving and obedient to horher [sic] husband.

On the fourteenth day the child that is born shall be an enemy to his country, and seek the destruction of his prince, which shall bring him to his deserved end. On this day if you give to a sick man physic, it shall restore him to his former health.

On the fifteenth day the child that is born shall quickly die. On this day begin to work for it is fortunate. That which was lost yesterday will be found this day.

On the sixteenth day the child born shall be of ill manners, and very unfortunate, insomuch that