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and in the end 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 the 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 enterprise 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 be 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 one with whom it shall converse: and yet, if a male, shall never rise to any great height in the world; but if a maiden, the sweetness of her disposition may advance her, for such a temper is to be esteemed above riches.

On the twenty-eighth day the child that is born shall be the delight of his parents, but yet subject to mucb 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.

These, and divers other like things, happen to mankind according to the different ages and courses of the moon, which has a great influence upon all human bodies.

V.—By the Birth of Children with respect to the Day of the Week.

The ehild born on Sunday shall be of a long life and obtain riches.

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