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 shall be mistaken. This is a good day to wed a wife; for he that can meet with a good wife ought to marry her while he can have her.

On thothe [sic] Twenty-fourth day the child then born shall be a prodigy in the world, and make all men admire his surprising wonderful actions, which shall exceed those of the ordinary sort of men.

On the five and twentieth day the child then born shall be wicked, he shall encounter with many dangers and at last will perish by them. This is an unfortunate day to those who begin any enterprize of moment thereon.

On the six and twentieth day the child that shall be then born shall be very beautiful and amiable; but yet of an indifferent state in the world, if it be a male; but if it bobe [sic] a female, a rich man marries her for her beauty.

The twenty-seventh day the child that shall be born shall be of that sweet and affable temper and disposition, that it will contract the love of every onoone [sic] with whom it shall conversoconverse [sic]: and yet if a male shall never rise to any great height in the world; but if a maiden, thothe [sic] sweetness of her disposition may advance her, for such a temper is to be esteemed abovoabove [sic] riches.

On the twenty-eighth day the child that is born shall be the delight of his parents, but yet subject to much sickness and many distempers, which shall take it away before it is at perfect age.

On the twenty-ninth day the child that shall be born shall be fortunate and happy, blessed with long life, and attain to an eminent degree of holiness, wisdom, and virtue. To marry a good wife is a good fortune, and such shall be his that shall marry on this day.

On the thirtieth day the child that shall be born will be fortunate and happy, and well skilled in arts and sciences