THE DODECHEDRON OF FORTUNE; OR, THE EXERCISE OF A QVICK WIT. A Book so rarely and strangely composed, that it giveth (after a most admirable manner) a pleasant and ingenious answer to every demand; the like whereof hath not heretofore been published in our English Tongue. Being first composed in French by JOHN de MEUM, one of the most worthy and famous Poets of his time; and dedicated to the French King, CHARLES the fift, and by him, for the worth and rarity thereof, very much countenanced, used, and privileged: And now, for the content of our Countrymen, Englished by Sr. W. B. Knight. The use of the Book the Preface annexed declareth. LONDON Printed by john Pindley, for H. H. and S. M. and are to be sold at his Shop in Paul's Churchyard, at the Sign of the Ball. 1613. THE FRENCH AUTHOR TO THE READER. THe Curious Superstition of Ancients in old times, desirous with too great Affectation to know Fortunes and Adventures, caused them to invent and discover an infinite number, Diversities of divinations. or manner, of divinations, or devices for the same. As some by the four elements, whereof came the Geomantie, Piromantie, Hidromantie & Areomantie: Others by Animals, whereof came the Auspexes, Augurs, & Aruspices: Others by Idolatrous Sacrifices whereof proceeded the Arioleans, the Pythonisseans, Sorcerers, Vaticinateurs, false Prophets, & such like: Others have taken Argument or matter of Divination upon the shape or delineaments of man, whereof proceeded the Physiognomy, Metoscopie, and chiromancy: others by Constellation and Superstitious Annotations of Signs, and the houses Celestial, portending generally thereby things to come; as also particularly upon the nativity of any person, the course and success of his life; Some also by numbers, whereof came a sort of Pithagoriques': and some by the Letters of the Alphabet, or Poetical verses, as the Homeriques and Virgilians: Others by Figures, Characters, and Invocation of spirits, as Magicians, Necromancians, and the Caballe of the jews. Besides a number of ways and means by men and evil spirits, the most part of which hath been most curiously sought and published by the Rabelays in his Pantagovelisme. And although that jestingly, as mocks, he puts them out, yet nevertheless he speaketh not without a purpose and meaning. There is also yet another kind of divination that hath been used, The Antiquity of lots. and that is by lots, the which hath not been deemed so ill and pernicious, as those above named. For we may find that some of the ancient fathers did use to cast lots for the finding out of matters in question and doubt: And it is also found in the Ancient law, that josuah used a lot to discover him that had broken the Commandment of God, which lot fell upon Acan, who confessed the fact, and was stoned to death. Likewise Saul used a lot, by the which he knew that jonathan his son had made public offence, for the which he would have put him to death, but the people saved him. The lot also fell on jonas in flying from the Lord, who was thrown into the Sea and received by a Whale. And Saint Mathias was called and Elected by a lot to be an Apostle. And yet nevertheless, such kind of lots, though the Ancient Fathers used them, is now judicially reproved and forbidden by the Canon of the Church, for that it might in time, grow to superstition, such as that the faithful might err, and become idolatrous to the breach of the first commandment of God. But now again to return to our purpose; I find that besides the said divinations and lots, the ancients had divers plays and Inventions of Fortune for recreation & pleasure, Plays fortune. more than for any certainty or belief of truth they had in them, the which were called plays of Hazard and Adventure: as these; The Tessarae, Talorum, or Taxillorum, Doctohedron and Dodecahedron, the form and fashion of the figure being sundry according to the diversity of the play: Not only in the form and squares of the die, but likewise in the marks thereof. For in some there was pricks, or points, in other numeral figures, in some letters, and in some entire words, and celestial Signs. For I have seen the play called the Dodechedron, marked with the twelve Signs of the zodiac, in the throwing whereof they were persuaded of some truth or certain event to their demand. But I will not so persuade you. Because it cannot be so, that these sports of lots, dice, or such like things of chance which we use, can be such or like those which the ancients used, which they termed Tessara and Talorum, notwithstanding that the form and figure be the like. And yet I am persuaded that then with them, if there had not been more matter of effect then in these we use, they had not been so curious, nor used them so much. For it is found writnen in the life of the Emperor Claudius Caesar, that he was so affectionated thereto, they caused to be made, or himself made a book thereof. Also Augustus Caesar was blamed for too much spending his time thereabouts. Plato in his dialogue of the Republic, doth there so esteem or extol his play of Talorum, that he maketh comparison of it to the life of man. Therefore I will not take upon me to show you the manner of Octohedron, an Dodecahedron as the ancients used them. For I must freely confess unto you, I am ignorant thereof. But for this play called Dodechedron of fortune, The Author of the play called Dodechedron. It is the mere invention of one Master john de Meum, one of the most famous French Poets of his time, the which he dedicated and presented to King Charles the fift then King of France, as I found by an Ancient Superscription in the book, when first I found it in a library of a friend of mine, who as well for the antiquity, as the rarity of the same made great account thereof, keeping it being a written book ever secret to himself, until that overcome by my request he was content to let it come abroad, & for that we wanted the knowledge and direction of the die being strange, and the author's direction therein; we were forced to seek by the frequent communication of many Doctors, for the use and discovery thereof. The which by the only industrious labour and learned Search of the worthy Master john Moreau, Signieur of Monliger, both the use of the die, and manner of the book was found, as hereafter. Then first concerning the Author Master john de Meum, it is known that he was one of the most famous in the practice of the Mathematics and Philosophy of his time. And so concerning this his book he hath proceeded therein according to Astrology, dividing the questions into twelve chapters answerable to the twelve houses celestial, directly observing the properties and significations of them: for every chapter or rather house, he hath propounded twelve demands or questions. And the book containing twelve replies or answers to every one, so that the Questions are in all 144. And the answers are to them in all 1728. If I should hereupon take occasion to describe unto you the Significations and properties of the celestial houses, and what planets reigneth in them, it would be superfluous, tedious, and nothing at all fit or appertaining to this Subject. It only a little shall suffice me to give a taste concerning the twelve houses. And to begin with the first house which is called Horoscope Angle of the orient Ascendant, doth signify the beginning of life and works. The second Succedent, signifying goods, traffic, riches, and other things necessary for life. The third is termed Cadent, of the Ascendent, portending Brothers, Sisters, cousins, kindred, associates, judges, prelate's, and such like. The fourth is called the Angle of the earth, and so hath his signification to fathers, possessions, houses, hid Treasures, and things secret. The fift house Succedent, being good fortune, signifying sons and daughters, and their inclinations, Ambassadors, Messengers, and profit to be had by husbandry or land. The sixth house is called Cadent or evil fortune, noting banishment, servitude, sickness, false accusations, and false witnesses. The seventh house is the Angle of the Occident, signifying marriages, quarrels, war and things lost. The eight house Succedent, the house of death, doth signify sorrow, troubles, long torments, poisons, and qualities of death. The ninth house Cadent of the orient Angle, the house of God, doth signify voyages, navigations, faith, religion, ceremonies, divinations, dreams, prodigies, and presages, of divine punishment. The tenth house called the heart of the heavens, or the Meridional Angle, signifieth honour, dignities, government of Kings, and great men. The cleaventh house being Succedent, Meridional or the good Angle signifieth love, company, good Adventures, favour, aid, and succours. The twelft and last house, called Cadent meridional, or the evil spirit, doth signify and denote Enemies, prisoning, Captivities, vengeances, treasons, deceaving, horse to sell, and a consummation of the persons inquired for, which twelve houses the Ancients of old time compiled together in these verses following, Natus, Vinci, Fratrem, Filium, Infernus, Vxorem, Mors, Ambulat, Regnat, Fortuna, Incarceratur. And thus it appears that the Author hath apropriated his questions to the property and qualities of these houses, the which are very cunningly found by means of this dye, called Dodecaedron or Dodechedron. By the which in my judgement this sport is as subtle and ingenious, as the points of the geomancy. And that you may the better understand the fashion and manner of the die, it is a geometrical body, composed of twelve faces, or sides, which are Pentagones' directly equal, for otherwise it would never fall perfect: ●he form ●f the Die. the which sides or faces must be joined together close and equally, as in the Figure following here under appears, the which cut in squares and then joined together, carrying the one piece to the other, the body, called Dodecaedron or Dodechedron, will be a geometrical figure, like unto the lesser pieces here under. This figure Dodechedron was much celebrated among the Ancients, comparing it unto the round circle of the world or heavens. For like as in it is contained twelve Signs, divided in 360. degrees, so this Dodechedron is composed of twelve faces, Pentagones', every one of which doth part or divide itself into five Isopleures, or triangles. Then those again subdivided into six scalenes, which are triangles unequal; Added together make just 360. Scalenes. And thus being performed, this must be observed, for making the numbers on the die, which is, that ever the 2. sides opposed contain thirteen together, so that if the undermost be marked with eight, than the uppermost must be five: if with nine, than the other with four: if with twelve, than the otherwith one, and so of the rest. The order of the play And now let us begin to show you the order of the play, which will be very easy to do, if you but observe and mark the directions. Therefore you must first note that there is twelve leaves, upon the which are twelve chapters containing the questions which any one may inquire for, being divided into twelve spaces. Now if you desire to know the answer or fortune of any of the said questions, then observe precisely in which of the said houses your demand is in: for every of the said leaves are numbered at the top: than you must observe which of the spaces you have chosen, for they be numbered in the margin: then keeping in your memory the said 2. numbers, first of the house, then of the question; with these two numbers resort to the table, which on the other side is prepared for that purpose, being square containing twelve divisions, or spaces both ways, which is 144. spaces in all. Then you shall find another particular number written, which gins at the upper corner on the left hand, & goes down thwart to the lower corner on the right hand, continuing his number to twelve, which are the numbers of the twelve houses. So that first seek among these numbers the number of the house where your question was, and there set your finger or mark it well: then remember your second figure as I told you before, which is the number of the space in the houses chapter, that your demand is in. And with this begin at your number where you held your finger, and what number soever it be you must call it one, and so tell forward the squares toward the right hand, until you have told to the number of your question, or so many squares, as the number of your question was; Saying, 1. 2. 3. 4. and so forth, for you know the number of your question cannot exceed twelve. Now if it chance that the house be in the middle of the square, as is the figure 6. or 7. and that you have told to the end of the last Square, you must then go on to the other end of the same space, continuing your telling until you come to the number of your question, I mean, to tell so many rooms or squares, as the number of your question was. So that if your number were the 5. or 6. you must tell 5. or 6 squares from the number, counting it for one, till you come to your number, and there now again rest your finger, The use of the die. for that you have done with the first square. And now for your chance throw the die Dodechedron, and mark truly what number stands uppermost on the die. And then in the table where you held your finger, say one, telling downwards in the spaces, as before you did thwart or sideways between the lines, and so continue telling until you come to the number that was on the die. And if you come to the bottom before you have your number, go up to the upper end in the same space, continuing your telling till you come as is said, to the number on the die. And there in that square, where your number ends, mark the number or figures that you find there, for that will be the number of the leaf or folio, where the answer of your demand stands. And the number that was upon the die, is the number of the verse in that leaf, which will answer directly your demand. As for example. I have chosen the seventh house which pretendeth Marriages, and there the fift question, which you shall find to be this following. Whether there be cause of jealousy or no. Here now you see as I told you before, the seventh house, and the fift questoin. Now go unto your table for the seventh house which you shall find marked in the square over seventy nine, and now proceeding sideways towards the right hand, call this Square of 79. but one, then tell 91. for 2. then 103. for 3. then 115. for 4. then 127. for 5. which is the number of your question. And now upon this number put your finger, and throw the die Dodechedron, which chanceth with eight upon the top. And now again begin at your finger, or the number 127. descending downwards, telling 127. for 1. then 128. for 2. then 129. then 130. then 131. then 132. for 6. then being at the last, go up to the top to 121. for 7. and 122. for 8. which is the number you seek for, therefore go to the leaf 122. the 8. verse which is there thus. 122 Be not jealous nor misdoubt not thy wife, For she shall be true all days of her life. 8 By this example the rest are easily practised to answer you truly your demand. But how direct I cannot say, for the intent is only for pleasure. So that if by chance it hit right and say true, yet add not the more belief, for it is unpossible but that in so many questions and replies, some must hit. And if also it be apparent amiss, be not offended, for the intent is only for pleasure. And concerning the strange words which are at the top of every leaf. I know not the meaning nor what language they are, having found them in the first original from the Author, so that I esteem them invented words, rather than to signify any import. And because I so found them I have set them down, lest any other might perchance find more in them then I can. And so with my labours for thy pleasure, and my good will to thy acceptance, Inter Vtrumque, I rest. The Translator to the Reader. AS it is easy to imitate: So may the youngest Scholar of good utterance, deliver the learnedst Oration, that ever was penned, by the gravest and most eloquentest Orator. The painter also with small skill may pomeis out his pattern, to make his picture like the principal. And so may any embossed form be cast in a mould, to shape the same as it was from the first hand in these slights. Some Commendations the doer may deserve: Yet far from the merits of him, whose learned school was first the author. But as Theseus having conquered the Minotaur, remained enclosed in a labyrinth, and thereby unable to get out and manifest his victory to the world: So myself having subdued sloth, by reading, thought my victory to be but vain, unless I could come forth to encourage others by my success: wherefore with Theseus, I have but wound up Ariadne's clew or bottom, and so proceeded by the thread, to translate so near as I could this most pleasant and ingenious work, written first by Mr. john de Meum a famous French Poet, wishing it had rather been by some other then by me perfected, whose learned skill and scope of words, might have adorned the same, for the more pleasant recreation to the Reader. But because my intent was no farther than for the pleasure of some my familiar friends, I only to give them content, have with ordinary phrases performed the translation the best I could, craving therefore if it wander beyond my expectation, that then the gentle Reader will excuse me, in my errors, and rather be silent, then reproachfully reprove me, confessing my ignorance, as also my profession of a Soldier to be most unfit to perform the same, as it is worthy for the invention. And thus, friend and unacquainted whosoever, hoping thou wilt favour me to my good meaning, I leave my labours, and the sport to thy good liking, and rest, Thine W. B. TO MEN. CAst forth, my friend, the Dodechedron Dye; If he hit truth 'twill move thee to delight; And if it chance that he do tell a lie, That is the sport, for thee to laugh out right: For but to sport, and not for truth, 'twas penned To give content, and no man to offend. TO BOYS. YEt wanton Boys, and Lads that do lack grace, Let them not cast, for all will here be shown; And what he saith, observe them in the face, By broken brows unhappy boys are known. But if they mend, the best is to forbear them, The die saith so, but only for to fear them. TO SERVANTS. ANd Servants that their Masters do abuse, Let them take heed how here the die they throw, For howsoever they their faults excuse, This book their privy knaveries all doth know: Yet honest servants throw, and greatly care not What so he saith, but cast the die and spare not. TO maids. ANd pretty Maids, to cast the die forbear, For he'll tell all, if you have done amiss, Your privy loves, with whom, both when, and where: he'll make it known and if you do but kiss: Yet blush not girls, but cast courageously, If it chance ill, then swear it is a lie. THE TABLE OF THE TWELVE HOUSES. I Natus. I 1 13 25 37 49 61 73 85 97 109 121 133 TWO Vincit. 2 TWO 14 26 38 50 62 74 86 98 110 122 134 III Fratrem 3 15 III 27 39 51 63 75 87 99 111 123 135 IIII Pater. 4 16 28 IIII 40 52 64 76 88 100 112 124 136 V Filium. 5 17 29 41 V 53 65 77 89 101 113 125 137 VI Infirmus. 6 18 30 42 54 VI 66 78 90 102 114 126 138 VII Vxorem 7 19 31 43 55 67 VII 79 91 103 115 127 139 VIII Mors. 8 20 32 44 56 68 80 VIII 92 104 116 128 140 IX Ambulat. 9 21 33 45 57 69 81 93 IX 105 117 129 141 X Regnat. 10 22 34 46 58 70 82 94 106 X 118 130 142 XI Fortuna 11 23 35 47 59 71 83 95 107 119 XI 131 143 XII Incarceratur. 12 24 36 48 60 72 84 96 108 120 132 XII 144 I. Baribariatas. The 1. House. Beginning of life. 1 Whether nature hath ordained, or no, that the child shall be of a good complexion. 2 Whether or no the child shall be delivered sound of body. And be withal of long life. Presages of young ones. 3 Whether or no it shall be of a good quick spirit, and have a good memory. 4 Whether or no it shall pronounce and speak plain, and so prove pleasing in speech. Natural inclination. 5 Whether or no it shall be fit for study or other ways to be disposed of. 6 What science he shall be aptest to learn and fittest to comprehend. 7 If in learning at the university then which of the arts he may best profess. Of thoughts & cogitations. 8 If any one study in his mind, whether his thoughts shall be good or bad. 9 Also whether the thoughts agree with the words or be dissembled. 10 Whether or no you shall obtain your desire of what you wish. And in what space it will be had. Works begun. 11 If thou intent a work whether it be a prosperous time to begin or to stay yet. 12 If things begun shall have a good success and a prosperous end, or no. The 2. House. Roberparcorp. II. Of Inclination. 1 Whether your life shall be prosperous or no. 2 Whether you shall be rich or no. Of Riches. 3 By what mean or profession thou shalt be rich and prosper best. 4 Whether thou shalt get riches in thy youth or in thine age. 5 Whether thy wealth shall be by birth, by art or adventure. Of Hope. 6 Whether thou shalt obtain thy suit or hopes or no. 7 Whether, or no, thou shalt be envied for thy riches. 8 Whether the profession he intends, or now useth, shallbe profitable, or no. Of Debts and Recoveries. 9 Whether, having lent thy money, or other thing, thou shalt recover it again, or no. 10 Whether a desperate debtor shall recover and content his creditors, or no. Of Liberality. 11 Whether one that is, or shall be rich, will prove liberal, or no. 12 What shall be his most delight that is rich, and wherein he will spend most. III. Aldebaram. The 3. House. Of Brethrens. 1 Whether Brethren shall love or no. 2 Which of the brethren shall live longest. 3 Which of the brethren shall be most fortunate. Of Society & Company 4 Whether or no thy supposed friend & companion be a true friend. 5 Whether it shall prove hurtful to thee to keep & frequent the company thou dost or no. 6 Whether it be good now to part with company or as yet to stay or no. Of judges. 7 Whether the judge be upright to do equal justice to all or no. 8 Whether this judge being faulty shall be hated or no. Of Prelates 9 Whether the prelate or churchman be worthy of his place and dignity, or no. 10 Whether he shall religiously govern the Church, or no. Of sucking Children. 11 Whether the nurse that gives the child suck be a good nurse and have a good breast, or no. 12 When it shall be best weaning the child from the nurse. The 4. House. Rocha-sascarios. FOUR Fortune. 1 What shall be the event of good or ill to any one. Of Fathers and succession. 2 Whether the reputed father be the right father of the child, or no. 3 Whether the father shall live long to bring up the child, or no. 4 Whether he shall have great possessions by heireship or purchase, or no. Of fertility. 5 Whether this year shall be prosperous for planting, or no. 6 Whether fruits of the earth shall be good cheap or dear this year, Of Building. 7 Whether the time be good to begin a building, or no. 8 Whether the building now ended be well wrought and well founded, or no. 9 Whether thy pretended purposes are to be followed, or for a time forborn, or no. Of treasure and secrets. 10 Whether in the place where it is thought treasure is hid, it be there or no. 11 Whether the treasure shall be found, and in what place it is. 12 Whether a secret being kept close shall be revealed, and known, or no. V Algafaraat. The 5. House. Of getting Children. 1 Whether the couple married shall have children together, or no. 2 Whether of them is in fault if they have no children. 3 Whether the woman by her bigness be with child, or no. 4 Whether being with child it be a son or a daughter. The nature of children. 5 Whether your child shall be given to virtue or vice, or his pleasure. 6 Whether being a daughter she shall be religious like a nun, or to the world a wanton. Of play. 7 What sport is best to use for recreation. Of messengers. 8 Whether the messenger to be employed be honest, or no. 9 Whether the messenger shall discharge the errand given him in charge rightly, or no. Of news 10 Whether the news reported be true, or no. Of messages. 11 Whether the contents of the letter tend to good or ill. 12 Whether writing of love, it shall be best in prose or verse. The 6. House. Algrafer. VI Of Banishment. 1 Whether a banished man shall be restored, or no. Of servants. 2 Whether the child growing to age shall be free, or live servilely, or no. 3 Whether thy servant be trusty and honest, or no. 4 Whether it be good to take a servant, and how to choose. 5 Whether the servant by being honest and careful, shall at last be a master or no. Of Sickness & Physic. 6 Whether the diseased shall recover, or no. 7 Whether the disease or sickness shall be long, or no. 8 Whether the Physician be a sufficient skilful practitioner, or no. 9 Whether it be fitting thy complexion to take physic, or no. 10 Whether the potion given by the Physician be good for the patiented, or no. Of Conjurers. 11 Whether the suspected be a sorcerer, or no. Of Witnesses. 12 Whether the witness speak truth, or no. VII. Hadigat. The 7. House. Of Marriages. 1 Whether it be good for thee to marry, or no. 2 Whether shall be thy best to marry a maid or a widow. 3 Whether being married thou shalt continue to love, or no. 4 Whether the married couple be loyal the one to the other, or no. 5 Whether there be cause of jealousy, or no. Of war and combats. 6 Whether the child shall be addicted to arms and wars, or no. 7 Whether this year there shall be peace or war. 8 Whether the wars begun shall be short or long, or cruel and bloody. 9 Whether of the two now in controversy and to fight shall overcome. Of traffic. 10 Whether it be good to buy or sell much now, or no. Of things lost. 11 Whether the thing wanting shall be had again, or no. Of hunting. 12 Whether the sport of hunting or hawking be best for thee. The 8. House. Algrasola. VIII. Of death. 1 Whether the person you pretend or inquire for shall live long, or die soon. 2 Whether the party you pretend shall die young, or old. 3 Whether the party you pretend shall live long and die at home, or in a strange country. 4 Whether he shall die by sickness, sword, or war. 5 Whether by excess and misdemeanour he shall advance his own death, or no. Of absents. 6 Whether that any absent or in exile, be alive, or no. 7 Whether his death being a soldier shall be in the field with honour, or no. Of death. 8 Whether of those that now are talking shall die first. Of fear & poisoning. 9 Whether the threpned be afraid and shallbe in surety, or no. 10 Whether fearing poisoning you may be safe or no. 11 Whether fearing thou art poisoned, thou art or no. Choice of death. 12 If a man might choose, than what death were best to die. IX. Carbustaym. The 9 House. Of voyages. 1 Whether the journey pretended shall safely be performed, or no. 2 Whether the ship inquired for shall come safe, or no. 3 Whether one ready for a voyage by sea shall scape the pirates, or return without taking, or no. Religion. 4 Whether he be fit to be made a religious Church man, or no. 5 Whether the maiden if she might would be a nun, or no. Hypocrisy. 6 Whether he be religious or an Hypocrite, or no. 7 Whether he be capable and fit for learning, or no. Signification of dreams. 8 Whether thy dream be true, or no. 9 Whether thy dream presage good or ill. 10 Whether the presages and signs signify good or ill. Of divination. 11 Whether by divination thou shalt know the thing thou seekest, or no. Of justice. 12 Whether justice or peace shall flourish, or no. The 10. House. Tammordich. X. Of preferment and credit. 1 Whether if thou desire credit and preferment thou shalt obtain it, or no. 2 Whether it be now good to seek or sue for any office, or no. 3 Whether thou shalt get credit and riches at home, or in foreign countries. 4 Whether it shall be long or soon ere thy preferment begin. 5 Whether thy honour or credit being lost thou mayst by deserts recover again, or no. Of Prince's service. 6 Whether it be now good to undertake the Prince's service, or no. Of Kings. 7 Whether a Prince or a great man shall reign long in honour, or no. 8 Whether he shall reign in equity and good justice, or no. 9 Whether he shall be beloved of his subjects, or no. 10 Whether he shall be oppressed with war, or have peace, or no. 11 Whether he shall be liberal and valiant, or no. 12 Whether a King by succession or election be best. XI. Escabot. The 11. House. Of love. 1 Whether this year to thee shall be fortunate, or no. 2 Whether thy hopes and expectation shall be, or no. 3 Whether the lover shall enjoy his love, or no. 4 By what means he may best work to obtain his love. 5 Whether the lover be beloved of his friend and love, or no. 6 Whether calling thee friend and love, they dissemble, or no. 7 Whether love begun shall last long, and what shall be the end. 8 Whether of the two love best, the one, or the other. Of friendship. 9 Whether thy professed friend be so, or no. 10 Whether in thy declining state thou shalt have friends, or no. 11 Whether the rich, or poor man's love be more best or constant. Of fortune. 12 Whether it be thy time now of good fortune or no. The 12. House. Sariochi. XII. Of enemies. 1 Whether are most thy friends or thy foes. 2 Whether he shall overcome and get the better of his enemies, or no. Of law. 3 Whether of thy law matter thou shalt have a good end, or no. 4 What is the best course to end the process quickly. Of siege. 5 Whether the fort or castle besieged shall be got, or no. Of revenge. 6 Whether it be fit and good to revenge a wrong, or no. Of prisoners. 7 Whether a prisoner shall get his enlargement, or no. Of sorrow. 8 Whether sorrow and grief shall be assuaged by comfort, or no. Of deceit & cozenage. 9 Whether he that feign would and also hath a means to deceive thee, shall or no. Of envy. 10 Whether any neighbour or companion do hate thee. Buying of horses. 11 Whether the horse that they would sell thee is good and fit to buy, or no. Man's end. 12 Whether the last end of any man shall be good or evil. Allscadabra. WHere soever you change, it is understood, Your ill complexion will never be good. 2 He shall to his credit all things so frame, That none shall be able to touch his good name. 3 Thou shalt enjoy thy love at thy pleasure, And that very soon, of this be thou sure. 4 By industry and virtuous education, He soon shall grow to great reputation. 5 She shall be good and chaste in mind and all, In what estate soever her befall. 6 Though the sickness be great with grief and pain, Yet shall it be returned to health again. 7 For war which now is likely to be, Good men shall endure the most penury. 8 This unlearned ass, is no doctor at all, And in that art his skill is very small. 9 He is not such as thou dost wish and crave, To bring to pass the thing that thou wouldst have. 10 There is no thing that can turn to thy grace, But only this a bare and simple place. 11 This nurse I see doth please my mind no whit, Her milk is nought, and so she is unfit. 12 The miser slave, a farthing will not spend, For fear his goods, should fail before his end. Abrataym. 1 His own good nature doth him still address, To practise virtue, and such like goodness. 2 By his complexion he doth much incline, To be of good nature, and so most sanguine. 3 Of all his foes he shall see an ill end, By the good assistance of his true friend. 4 For to obtain it, it shall not be hard. Yet take heed of falsehood lest that all be marred. 5 After long service, thou then shalt obtain, Preferment to honour, and so shalt remain. 6 To seem to be precise, is no other thought, But a forlorn body, cast off to nought. 7 Though that his body, in health do remain, His spirit endureth great torture and pain. 8 Great Princes shall have, by their great alliance, Th'expulsing of Mars, and his worst defiance. 9 This doctor in Theoric, and practise also, Is better in proof then outward in show. 10 This messenger shall do all thing at large, Forgetting of nothing, that's given him in charge. 11 Of wealth and of treasure, there's store of the same, But look well unto it, you come not to blame. 12 This truly is she for better or worse, That sure will prove a very good nurse. Alimicantharat. 1 This nurse is humorous, and so most fantastic, And thereby her milk, will prove most collerique. 2 He is most inclined, to adventures strange, And so his estate, to poverty shall change. 3 He shall be outrageous, choleric and whott, If that by reason, they temper him not. 4 All his enemies are mighty great and strong, And so his resistance shall bring but more wrong. 5 Thou losest but labour in so thy pretending, Then some other where, expect a good ending. 6 He careth still more for profit and gain, Then for honesty or friend, this is most certain. 7 She shall love better as all men may judge, An honest good man, than a miserly drudge. 8 Marvel not at all, though tarriance be long, For he is detained, and doth thee no wrong. 9 We are in great danger, by sea and by land, To have great wars, as I understand. 10 As physic unfitting, no health thou shalt have, For he's but a fool, and an ignorant knave. 11 He shall be thy contrary, note this thing well, And therefore thy secrets, see thou do not tell. 12 Forbear thou a little, and be so content, But make no pursuit, lest thou do repent. Barchutaly. 1 I will ensure thee he is there as yet, But yet for to see, the time will not fit. 2 This hath milk good store, and excellent good, Thou canst choose no better of flesh nor of blood. 3 He lewdly spends all in vices of treachery, As dicing, and carding, whoring, and lechery. 4 This good inclination, doth tend to no ill, But dareth & spendeth, with mean & good will. 5 By prudence, wisdom, and good discretion, He shall be secret and of good condition. 6 After thy misery, thy labour, and pain, Thou shalt heap up friends and be well again. 7 Thy honour and fame shall grow up so high, That thy great renown shall live immortally. 8 By nature and birth and good inclination, She still shall be apt to good education. 9 Believe not reports, nor be not dismayed, he's sound in person, what ever is said. 10 Peace and truce shall be, war's as now shall slack. For trouble spoileth all, & brings our state to wrack. 11 This man is skilful, most wise and learned, Sufficient in all, as well may be diserned. 12 He shall full well perform his charge and message, If he be not surprised in some straight passage. Abbachin. 1 To do a message discreetly and well, I will you ensure that he shall excel. 2 There is store of treasure, I know that most true, But how to find it, I cannot tell you. 3 If of necessity you will have a nurse, Then pass over this, for you cannot have a worse. 4 He will endeavour all that ever he can, To purchase the name of an honest man. 5 He shall of himself be ever mutable, And in both good & ill, prove most variable. 6 Thy magnimious mind armed with patience, Shall on thy enemies bring destroying vengeance. 7 This doting idiot by his foolish desert, Shall of his fair love at all have no part. 8 If otherwise thou dost not soon prepare, Neither honour nor wealth will come to thy share. 9 Thence shall she increase with resolute courage, To serve God devoutly in honourable marriage. 10 Leave off from seeking to spurn or to kick, For if death come not, yet is he very sick. 11 The wars are likely to be of such sort, That the poorest people shall lie in the dirt. 12 By boasting and bragging he thinks for to gain, With more words than wit, when both are but vain. Harsebrety. 1 He is advised, grave, modest, and wise. As is most apparent in all men's eyes. 2 By wise good deservings and virtuous parts, He shall gain the love of most people's hearts. 3 There was treasure hidden as some men do say, But now by piece-meal 'tis all stolen away. 4 Margery good cow, neither good nor bad, A little soap milk, is all may be had. 5 He spends all he hath in toys and in babbles, In cards and in dice, and in playing at tables. 6 His very behaviour as all men shall prove, Shall gain him great wealth reputation and love. 7 In respect of his own most virtuous mind, All love shall increase and quarrels shall end. 8 His constant mind, that hath so long endured, Hath love and pity from his friends procured. 9 His most noble mind despising of shame, Hath won him great credit and eternal fame. 10 By inclination he shall prove a better dancer, Then to art or learning to be an advancer. 11 As in perfect health he can endure no ill. But shall have good fortune attend on him still. 12 God shall give us by his omnipotence, This year plenty if we have patience. Agrasamal. 1 This year you shall have neither troubles nor war. But that every one for profit may prepare. 2 This medicine or Physician hath no great skill, Unable to help, but coming to kill. 3 He is sufficient in every part, And shall end thy business, to thy own heart. 4 There is treasure which seeking may be found, But it lieth hid very deep in the ground. 5 In all men's eyes she doth froward appear, Being rude, foolish, and of no good manner. 6 He shall more willingly his good still spend, In relieving the poor then abroad to lend. 7 This party shall do all things at leisure, But ever addicted to take his own pleasure. 8 By his sweet word and well placed persuasion, He shall obtain where he hath occasion. 9 Rear up thy spirit, be pleased and so rejoice, For fate hath said thou shalt enjoy thy choice. 10 By virtuous labours in very short space, Thou shalt enjoy an honourable place. 11 If that she have vowed for to live chaste, The end will prove ill, and her promise displaced. 12 Whether he be dead or with sickness tormented, Suppose you the best, and so be contented. Sortigrat. 1 If that in short space he do not return, His part is full played, and you may well mourn. 2 It is in war that this must be done, And then shall last long, I, so it be won. 3 This Doctor is not yet sufficient, To give a remedy to your patient. 4 This messenger for all his double diligence, Shall dispatch nothing well, nor of importance. 5 In seeking treasure you lose but your labour. Like him that would catch a hare with a tabor. 6 This is not of good education. Seek out another of better fashion. 7 O notorious niggard that to one poor mite, He shall not employ one penny aright. 8 Let it not displease that by the complexion, The child shall be of a wild condition. 9 According to thy nature as thou art inclined, Many brawls and troubles to thee are assigned. 10 Prevent the worst by discretion and wit, And lose not thy time with a foolish fit. 11 The heart on covetousness is so set, That all other good it doth clean forget. 12 She shall be devout and very religious, Patiented, mild, and very virtuous. Feltrimmelchi. 1 For love very good, and fit married to be, As best addicted to good housewifry. 2 He is in good health, lusty and merry, And therefore for him you need not be sorry. 3 If wars do happen, I than you assure A worthy Prelate shall peace procure. 4 This man hath wit good store, knowledge, and science, Therefore you may boldly make experience. 5 This is a messenger fit for thy matter, To cog, to lie, to feign, and to flatter. 6 There is yet good store of treasure and gold, And therefore to seek it I wish thee be bold. 7 This for this purpose is an excellent nurse. Refuse her not then, lest thou get a worse. 8 The fruits shall remain and continue still, Unto the heirs by testament or will. 9 Nature hath here all goodness invested, So that all vice is absolutely detested. 10 Thou mayest dissemble and curse them in heart, Yet make a good show for their ill desert. 11 Thy long service shall be well regarded, And thy honest labours well rewarded. 12 For his being gentle, humble and mild, Honour shall begin with him, being a child. Ambyrac. 1 Be sure that fortune now will leave thee, And of all worldly pleasures eke bereave thee. 2 Get her a husband let her not be a maid, For of her chastity I am greatly afraid. 3 The party absent, and from you a stranger, If the believing is yet in great danger. 4 There will be wars daily, worse and worse, Which will cause many their fortunes to curse. 5 He is unwise choleric and not cool, Rash and a most obstinate lying fool. 6 Live not in hope nor good expectation, Where there is no sign of good condition. 7 Be not deceived believe me at a word, There is no thing there hid that's worth a tord. 8 Word to deed you know should be a sister, Yet all is not gold that fair doth glister. 9 He loveth better, let be as it will, To gain it by troubles war or battle. 10 He shall be lean, dry, morfoundue and spare. Poor, miserable, covetous and bare. 11 By seeking of law quarrels and debate, Thou shalt soon overthrow thy good estate, 12 Thou shalt enjoy thy love and sweetest heart, But take thou heed it turn not to thy smart. Baugosiach. 1 He shall enjoy his love, with endless glee, As virtue, honour, wealth, and honesty. 2 His sudden rising high and over all, Shall twice as swift come to a shameful fall. 3 It is not his kind to be religious; For being so wanton wild and vicious. 4 He for whom you now inquire is passing well, Whose happiness is such as none can tell. 5 This year with us all troubles shall surcease, For our good God hath given us that peace. 6 This Physician is very learned and wise, To show him your disease be not precise. 7 He shall do his message sure and politic, As one well practised with that kind of trick. 8 There is treasure store, if it could be found, But it rests not hidden under the ground. 9 This nurse is good, healthsome and soft as silk, Her breasts are sweet, and ever full of milk. 10 By vanity and such like worldly pleasure, He shall consume his stock, his wealth and treasure. 11 He shall be of a good complexion surely, Yet no way given to love and lechery. 12 If he have done evil he must amend it. If he be wronged then God must defend it. Ambirac. 1 His enemies shall be by him overthrown, By his secret wisdom to no man known. 2 Of your love and desires within short space, You shall fully enjoy favour and grace. 3 Dismay not, but make you preparation, For you shall attain great reputation. 4 It were better a while to let her grow, Then yet to let her such secrets know. 5 Whether he be alive or dead do not inquire, But rather get him help, I you require. 6 This year a new quarrel shall breed us war, Which shall prove pitiful and a bloody jar. 7 He is wise, good, and full of honesty, Therefore impart to him thy secrecy. 8 He will not perform what now you expect, But upon purpose he will it neglect. 9 There is treasure, that is sure a plain case, but where it is hid, I know not the place. 10 To have all things plenty, then stay here, Go further and far worse, this case is clear. 11 In all good things his employment shall be, Guiding all things uprightly with honesty. 12 Healthsome, lusty, and well he shall appear, But youth shall not last him many a year. Amsacoriel. 1 He shall not live in health, nor long endure, With out great care, he is most hard to cure. 2 How good and just soever thy matter be, The end shall not be pleasing unto thee. 3 She shall love a man, wise, secret, and grave, That can conceal the thing that he would have. 4 He shall in the end get credit such store, And have more grace than when he lost it before. 5 Between his outward show and his conscience, I am sure there is very great difference. 6 Having his ceuratts most gallant in show, He shall fall dead into a grave most low. 7 The one and the other are most obstinate, Whereby the people shall be ruinated. 8 If thy disease be costive and thee offend, Then take a glister at the lower end. 9 If it be to good I scarcely believe it, If it be to ill I then dare approve it. 10 In the same place where it is said to be, Seek and you shall find it, believe you me. 11 Undertake it not this week I you pray. For the ill season and unsanctified day. 12 Howsoever he grow wealthy and rich, His ill in the end, shall be twice as much. Aliarsa. 1 Without all doubt most happy thou shalt be, For fortune is resolved to favour thee. 2 Thou shalt live long in health, in wealth and ease, In honour and all things, that may thee please. 3 From these words, how so ever thou take it, Thou shalt not worth a poor dodkin make it. 4 A woman that will be ever taking, Will surely endure a good fellows shaking. 5 Although in disgrace thou endure wrong, It shall bring thee credit ere it be long. 6 Believe not his looks, nor yet his smiling, But shuune thou the snare of his beguiling. 7 He cannot endure the cannon to hear, It is other delights, his heart much cheer. 8 The cruel war shall cease and have a pause, by the death of him that first was the cause. 9 Give him no physic, for that is but lost, He is in good health, therefore save that cost. 10 What ever news about the town they tell, Assure thyself it is not the Gospel. 11 By art and reason thou well mayst wind him. And seeking the house thou there shalt find him. 12 If it be a son then to him take heed, But if a daughter, then have no dread. Alibrat. 1 At this same time the child for to assure, Neither time nor season will it endure. 2 Many a man shall be his adversary, And also fortune shall be in his contrary. 3 This same child of whom you do inquire, Shall yet live long but not as you desire. 4 For this matter I dare be bold to say, With gain thou shalt enjoy it every way. 5 You well may cause a tassel gentles flight, Through glayes and shades, then in a hole to light. 6 Of this disgrace which so much doth you pain, Though you be clear, some taste shall still remain. 7 He is no novice but well perform can, By outward show, to seem a holy man. 8 This party is of too noble a race. Either to give ground or quite the place. 9 This hot war, as now it is intended, With most great cruelty it shall be ended. 10 If he be not purged well and in haste, His life is gone, and it cannot long last. 11 Be you most sure that be it good or ill, All is untrue and this approve I will. 12 You may chance herein much for to spend, Without finding beginning or the end. Alluata. 1 Search towards th'orient and look well about, And in an old wall you shall find it out. 2 If he be two year old, then do what you will, But take you heed that heat do him no ill. 3 Because he is so soft, kind, and affable, His fortune shall be thereto agreeable. 4 Assure yourself of what I now you tell, He shall live long in perfect health and well. 5 In this thy law and process I suppose, Thy charges only thou art like to lose. 6 To be ill shapen, and also ill spoken, Keeps love far off without a better token. 7 This man in spite of all his enemies, To his former honour again shall rise. 8 Who would believe him to be religious, Should be devout, and he suspicious. 9 Assuredly he is a great coward, And fears to put himself in any hazard. 10 Suddenly this war had a beginning, and as quickly it shall have an ending. 11 He lives most sober and in diet small, And so shall need no Physic at all. 12 Without some good cause the seed was not sown. Nor without fire was never smoke known. Albothon. 1 Do not think that I tell you a fable, For the news will fall out most veritable. 2 'tis hid deep in the ground in cunning wise, Just on that side that the sun doth rise. 3 If he have good strength to eat and drink, The worst is surely passed, thus do I think. 4 If with reason he will be well guided, Fortune cannot hurt, it is so provided. 5 He shall live long what soever men sane, But that shall be with much dolour and pain. 6 The more you venture the more shall be lost, For nought shall return to answer the cost. 7 Be vigilant and bold spare not to venture, For never faint heart fair Lady could enter. 8 It never will him so fortunate hit, That he may return to his sound credit. 9 Whether Physician, Priest, or Surgeon, It's not the habit that maketh the man. 10 A valiant man can hardly death escape, If that by battle for honour he gape. 11 By garboil and war people are annoyed, And all the country is quickly destroyed. 12 Leave for the present, for only by nature, This diseased will gain both help and cure. Aldebaram. 1 For to purge the season is not good, The best is to abstain from too much food. 2 This news very lickly seems to the view, And by all appearances will be true. 3 Look carefully for so it is assigned, Where first thou dost it look, thou shalt it find. 4 The child hath sucked enough with reason, Yet wean him not in summer season. 5 Fortune is so gracious and favourable, That he shall be sure to be honourable. 6 You shall have long life happy and good, Without sickness or infected blood. 7 For neither riches goods nor yet land, Enter not the law at any hand. 8 To have merry days and a good life, See that thou brawl not, nor chide thy wife. 9 The busy body and buzzing fly, Is soon caught with dishonour to die. 10 'tis a prating groom and full of chat, like a chattering jay or a Parrot. 11 With many strokes he shall die and end, If he be not saved by a friend. 12 In this great war blood garboil and strife, One of the captains shall lose his life. Allelatha. 1 This great war shall soon have a good end, Although the wild Pope be an unfriend. 2 Take now no physic nor let no blood, Until the sun and moon be good. 3 If that the news continue yet a space, Then is it true in every case. 4 You shall find it sure without all doubt, If that by our art you seek it out. 5 Now wean the child if so you do please, The season is good for health and ease. 6 If thou with discretion dost proceed, Thou shalt be happy and never need. 7 By nature he's like to live very long, If excess he forbear himself to wrong. 8 Of this thy demand I know certain, Not all but something thou mayst obtain. 9 Move her with gifts for so dost thou well, The woman that buys will surely sell. 10 He that lewdly spends his first estate, Doth not recover when 'tis to late. 11 Such as he seems I know him to be, Neither more nor less but as you see. 12 He is well content to see them square, But in the fight he will have no share. Grarayt. 1 He is worthy, valiant, strong, and stout, And shall be slain in a warlike rout. 2 The wars shall last and endure so long, Till both repent and see their own wrong. 3 If with speed thou purge not, then be sure, Thou wilt be sore sick and past all cure. 4 It is a thing false and so will be found, Without any truth or perfect ground. 5 Seek while thou wilt I am of the mind, That thou shalt never any thing find. 6 It is not now good time nor season, Although I show not here the reason. 7 It is against all sense and nature, That thou should have now good adventure. 8 He shall die in his flourishing age, Which doth both grief and sorrow presage. 9 Go not to the law I thee advise, Rather give th'one half if thou be wise. 10 Be stout and bold thyself to defend, And so beware of a feigned friend. 11 Basely he hath lost his name and honour, Which by no means he can recover. 12 Trust not this base faint-hearted fellow, For he is unconstant weak and shallow. Albachin. 1 What so he doth is not feigned but pure, He loveth the Church, of this I am sure. 2 He shall not die I see by my cunning, While he is so strong and given to running. 3 A learned Doctor shall deal in this case, And by his industry conclude a peace. 4 To cure nature of humours replete, Of some good Doctor he must take a diet. 5 This your news being good and pleasing, You may ensure them is no leasing. 6 His labour is vain for getting wealth, Yet let him be doing, 'tis good for health. 7 It is time to wean, if female it be, But if a boy let him suck hardly. 8 Fortune in th'end will do thy desire, Though time do detract as thou dost aspire. 9 He is made of strong and good stature, And shall live by force of his own nature. 10 His plea by proses he shall obtain, For good counsel shall his cause maintain. 11 Good behaviour and words that are mild, Increaseth love and makes a woman yield. 12 Honour lost by fortune and mischance, By virtue and wit a man may advance. Alameache. 1 Let him do the best of his endeavour, He shall ever live in great dishonour. 2 For all his fair show he is a knave, Though he seem never so gallant and brave. 3 With weapon in hand he sure shall die, Urged by others that stand him by. 4 This pretended war howsoever it shows, Shall never end but by blood and blows. 5 Though thou art sick be yet not dismayed, Thou needs no Physic, be not afraid. 6 The news is like to prove but a fable, Invented by some gross dunstable. 7 Although with labour thou dost it seek, Thou shalt not obtain as yet this week. 8 Wean not as yet, be not too hasty. Attend until the child be lusty, 9 If thou take care as it doth require, Fortune shall help thee to thy desire. 10 He is not shaped long life to have, For pleasure shall speed him to his grave. 11 Thou shalt have gain for so I say it, In spite of those that do denay it. 12 Set not thy love on bribing shifts, Nor on a man for feigned gifts. Pharay. 1 I know that I am loved truly, And I resolve to love as duly. 2 By time he shall prove both wise and sage, And come to be a great parsonage. 3 Although he seem most holy to be, He is nought but craft and subtlety. 4 Thou mayst enter so far by folly led, To return with thy heels before thy head. 5 Though this garboil seem not large, He that is beaten shall pay the charge. 6 If with good guiding thou wilt take heed, Of Physics help thou hast no need. 7 I will believe it if it be good, If it be nought, than not by the rood. 8 On the left hand towards Occident, Thou shalt find it there incontinent. 9 The time to wean is good if thou so desire, And both the child and age doth it require. 10 Thou shalt be happy as I foresee, With good fortune and prosperity. 11 Weakly engendered and of ill seed, And so short life to him is decreed. 12 He thinks to gain but shall have the loss, For the true honour the ball shall toss. Baroys. 1 The end of thy pretended law, Shall shortly to good agreement draw. 2 Making thy humble request and desire, Thou shalt on his head bring a hot fire. 3 By means of his friend and their great favour, He shall be remitted to his great honour. 4 He is most devout in this same case, To bring the work well to his true place. 5 Peace he doth love, but wars he doth hate, He shall die on the land because of that. 6 The wars is great and so the season, Doth both presage a doubt of treason. 7 If any ill at thy heart arise, At thy mouth take physic I thee advise. 8 Believe you nothing of this novel, For nothing is true that they do tell. 9 Seek it no more nor never mind it, For I am sure thou shalt never find it. 10 You may wean the child from nurse's teat, If he have good teeth to eat his meat. 11 Thou shalt have fortune diverse and strange, Sometime good, then bad, and ever change. 12 For this same child thus much do I see, It shall live long in prosperity. Aldadutam. 1 This child it doth most properly fit, To have a good understanding wit. 2 Your process would not be of long date, But in passing by the golden gate. 3 Not one good day she doth approve, Except she see her sweetest love. 4 Though in good prison thou sufferest, To live in liberty were the best. 5 He shall love study and good doctrine, For his nature is so inclining. 6 He that himself doth the best guard, Shall die the first I thus award. 7 One of these two though not the stronger, Shall overcome him that is the wronger. 8 horseleeches and Doctors now and then, Do most overthrow horse and man. 9 These letters have neither pleasure nor joy, But only sorrow, grief, and annoy. 10 By a Bigamus cunning and bold, Thy secrets shall be openly told. 11 In all their life there shall not be a day, Wherein that envy bears not the sway. 12 Thou shalt not great store of wealth obtain, Though thou scrap the earth with grief and pain. Fastinu. 1 By love, charity and humbleness. Thou shalt get thee at last great riches. 2 He shall have according as I writ, A good memory and a great spirit. 3 It is better to come to agreement, Then to live as unfriends and discontent. 4 His friendship is most feigned and faint, How so ever his face with smiles he paint. 5 It shall prove to thee the most happiest thing, If thou canst obtain to serve the King. 6 To be a lawyer he wanteth craft, And of his nature too gentle and soft. 7 He that thinks himself the most ablest, Is likeliest of all to die the soonest. 8 Some that stands by and hears their flyting, Shall agree them both without fight. 9 Care not for Physic but keeps thee quiet, And for thy health keep a good diet. 10 Although that we upon the earth do rest, Yet is not earth for man the best. 11 If by wrong words thy friend be offended, Reveal the truth and all shall be ended. 12 There shall be among them great dissension, But in the end a good conclusion. Algarfaray. 1 These two brethren, as seemeth to me, Are likely never to love and agree. 2 Thou shalt no great matter or wealth obtain, But rather spend thine own in vain. 3 He shall be politic and ingenious, And somewhat given malicious. 4 Take my counsel, for agree thou must, For unfriends are dangerous to trust. 5 Thy best fortune lieth in thy purse, Then beware it grows not worse and worse. 6 All thy service, and their fair speaking, Shall clean be dashed by a glass breaking. 7 He is to melancholy so inclined, That employment for him were best assigned. 8 He that his speech doth first advance, Shall be the first man to lead the dance. 9 The challenger hath been too credulous, Let him take heed, for it is dangerous. 10 If thou wilt have thy health, and not be sick, See that at thy mouth thou take no physic. 11 The letter contains no other content, Then peace, quietness, and good agreement. 12 Trust to thyself, so shalt thou do well, And see that thy secrets thou none do tell. Cranlyarny. 1 The thing shall be sure, and well concealed, And never shall be to any revealed. 2 They shall be friends, and so remain, Till some set strife between them again. 3 Thou shalt be rich, with plenty and store, Except thyself hinder it the more. 4 He shall be gentle, soft, and most affable, And to all men's minds agreeable. 5 It is not Kings, or lordly livers Hath such effect as lordly givers. 6 She loves thee a little, just at the half, If thou love more, thou'lt prove a Calf. 7 As the world goes now for a frank man, Let him leave the Court and if he can. 8 He shall be wise, a lover of Science, And in all his deeds bear a good conscience. 9 He that is wavering, and must unstable, Shall first fall to be most miserable. 10 If that the challenger pursue his right, The world shall witness his valour and might. 11 What he appoints, shall prove most profitable, As being a medicine most notable. 12 His better is idle, vain, and double, And in the end will stir up trouble. Alsebethen. 1 Doubt no whit the contents of this letter, For there can no way be writ a better. 2 The thing was so well concluded and done, That the secret was never known to none. 3 These two brethren shall love well and long, Till one of them chance to do th'other wrong. 4 If thou prove prompt, forward and diligent, Thou mayst well rise to great preferment. 5 He shall be excellent for courage and spirit, And in memory shall be his chief delight. 6 Fellow cease not, but be importunate, And in the end thou shalt be fortunate. 7 There is seldom found in so great beauty, A firm chaste mind, with constant honesty. 8 There are many now that serve the King, Still male content at every thing. 9 Because his mother hath made him a fool, He never will prove to profit at the school. 10 You that think you are very well preferred, Shall be ear long in your grave interred. 11 I think that by friends they shall agree, And so live together in amity. 12 What so he points, is nothing worth, Therefore I'll give nothing in good sooth. Atain. 1 This medicine is good and most excellent, Take it then by the Doctor's appointment. 2 Fear not this ill hap, for I thee assure, It shall no harm to any man procure. 3 I know not who should the same unfold, But in the end it will be told. 4 They both shall live in love without any hate, Until for goods they fall at debate. 5 Forbear a little, the better to assail, And then to get goods thou canst not fail. 6 This child shall be passing apt, wise, and upright, Ingenious, stout, and of a good spirit. 7 For a present speed, and the best shift, Is freely to give some good gift. 8 Thou art beloved, therefore it is just To show thyself kind, for love thou must. 9 It is best by service and behaviour, To seek to purchase love and favour. 10 He is so prompt, and of so good a wit, That for a Secretary he will be fit. 11 The youngest, and finest among you all, Shall be sick, then die, and so soonest fall. 12 Both of them seeking for revenge still, Are like to be in danger and peril. Bartisalus. 1 This assailant shall have the victory, And so obtain both honour and glory. 2 Suffer him not to take any blood, But other Physic will be very good. 3 It is a letter of ordinary sort, And therefore to no man is of import. 4 Thy faults were good to be concealed, But they will at last with shame be revealed. 5 These two brethren for all their estate, Shall never agree but live in debate. 6 Thou shalt have goods and riches competent, And live happy with good contentment. 7 He shall be of understanding and capable, But his memory shall be very feeble. 8 It were better in time to quit it, Then with trouble so long to solicit. 9 Because thou art wise politic and rich, They will faun and flatter and love thee much. 10 Enter not the Courtlike a prentice poor, For the great the little do still devour. 11 I like it well so they employ all thing, In the end to get knowledge and learning. 12 Trouble not thyself for it is oft told, That as soon goes the young sheep as the old. Vrangaudip. 1 He among the rest that is of age, Shall get above others great advantage. 2 If they do fight the quarrel to try, The defendant shall have the victory. 3 I will advise you and this counsel give, Take heed and at no hand do it believe. 4 This your letter contains such ill gear, As if neither pleasant nor good to hear. 5 The thing will be discovered most plain, Therefore never expect the loss or gain. 6 The two brethren of whom you so inquire, Shall very hardly agree together. 7 By his covetousness and foolery, He shall fall to extreme poverty. 8 Unto this child nature doth ordain, Excellent memory and a quick brain. 9 He that shall be a good solicitor, Will get the judgement in an hour. 10 Concerning this woman I am of the mind, That at length to love thee she shall be inclined. 11 To be in such service thou canst not lief, Being better than liberty by many degrees. 12 He shall prove wiser than other men, Either to speak well, or write with his pen. Cordap. 1 He shall be gentile, and to virtue incline, And for learning subject to discipline. 2 Of these two friends the best and greater man, Shall be the first dead do what he can. 3 They have no desire to fight certain, For both are afraid and fear to be slain. 4 If thou be'st tender thou then mayst forsake it, And thy stomach not good at no hand take it. 5 Why shouldst thou be angry to hinder thy diet, There is no cause but thou mayst be quiet. 6 Thy secret is kept close assure thyself, For the man is prudent, and no babbling elf. 7 They are of good nature to peace inclined, And that they will love, it is my mind. 8 Destiny hath ordained thy fortune such. That beyond all measure thou shalt be rich. 9 Except nature deceive me, he shall be wise, Prudent, politic, and most precise. 10 If the judge seem cross and be in a rage, Then gold is best his fury to suage. 11 Retire thee then leave and take my counsel, Such love is like a wet éele by the tail. 12 Accept the service and be officious, For it is good and will be prosperous. Perpolin. 1 If thou be'st wise then mayst thou believe me, To keep thy own house is best for thee, 2 It were not good but an unfit thing, To put this child to any learning. 3 Draw cuts, for the best shall prove worst, And he that draws it shall die the first. 4 This swaggering swain if his malice extend, Will be sure to obtain the worse in the end. 5 This medicine which the Doctor doth ordain, If it be well mixed shall be good certain. 6 His message seacute; emes to be of such import, As presages rather sorrow than sport. 7 It will be known though awhile it delay, For a babblers tongue no man can well stay, 8 These brothers are both of them to blame, That to live still and love they cannot frame. 9 By his extortion rich he shall grow, But in th'end it shall melt away like snow. 10 This pretty one shall never trouble school, But rather prove a natural fool. 11 Fellow thy cause well if thou be wise, For I see justice hath blinded eyes. 12 Retire thyself betime from his person, For his love will prove to thee but treason. Cabdaldabth. 1 Though thy love be feeble and without remorse, His love rests violent and of great force. 2 It is not for thee the readiest way, To serve in Court, mark what I say. 3 He is by nature a little obdure, Yet prone to his book, of this be thou sure. 4 He that in this his fortune doth crave, Is likely the first to be in his grave. 5 Fear not how angry so ever thou see them, For I am sure their friends will agree them. 6 This medicine being so laxative, Will prove to thee fascheous and corrosive. 7 Be bold, for it will prove as good again, There is nothing equal to the love of men. 8 This thing being secret and never known, Is unpossible ever to be shown. 9 They shall as I think be each to other, As kind and loving as brother and brother. 10 There is great riches surely meant him. Except some mischance hap to prevent him. 11 He shall be good by his inclination, But youthful tricks, shallbe his destruction. 12 Without the lawyer get some present, Your suit will fail incontinent. Sarphados. 1 If thou wilt believe the oath of his party, No doubt but the quarrel will then soon agree. 2 He is well loved and so it shall prove, So long as there may be still love for love. 3 As he goes forward he shall have good luck, Serving the wealthy that have store of muck. 4 I am persuaded and that you shall see, He will prove aptest to Philosophy. 5 He that now seems best in all your eyes, A thousand to one but first he dies. 6 The challenger is valiant and stout, And will have revenge there is no doubt. 7 Take heed that what he appoints be not such, As by working it weaken you not to much. 8 There is no urgent cause for aught I know, Except some bargain or money I owe. 9 The thing may be secret hushed and still, And so known to none except you will. 10 These two of several humours shall be. And yet for shame they both shall agree. 11 Be niggardly still and spare near so much, It is unpossible thou shouldst be rich. 12 He shall be so fantastic and so wild, As is not likely to be reconciled. Bryntach. 1 He shall never, neither old nor young, Obtain to speak with a flowing tongue. 2 By long siege and staying a great sort, The enemy at last shall get the fort. 3 He loves thee well although he seem strange, Yet shall his love from thee never change. 4 He shall long reign most majestical, To the joy and love of his subjects all. 5 If sleeping thy dream force thee to awake, It shows some strange thing I dare undertake. 6 Rest in good hope for thou mayst be sure, That they that threaten thee live in great fear. 7 Make no bargain great or notable, For it will not be to thee profitable. 8 He hath surfeited with eating something, That at the heart is his great paining. 9 I thee advise to write all in verse, And with close words thy mind to rehearse. 10 This thy purpose, as I understand. Is like to have an unlucky end. 11 He that his brother lest envy doth bear, Is like to live long and many a year. 12 A scholars flat cap will fit him best, To get a benefice among the rest. Sarphados. 1 By diligent labour and careful pain, Great store of wealth and good thou shalt obtain. 2 He shall temper his speech mildly with skill, And so still live quiet, go where he will. 3 Some good agreement the camp shall discharge, So all men shall retire and go at large. 4 His kindness is nought worth, and but a babble, Because his heart is false and variable. 5 He shall live and reign long most happily. Except by some excess he surfeit and die. 6 Thy pleasant dream with contentation, Hath none effect or signification. 7 Thou art too timersome, and soon dismayed, A very small thing will make thee afraid. 8 Though that you intent nothing for to buy, Yet I you advise to go speedily. 9 That which makes him so sore languish and pine, Is that he hath tasted of loves sweet wine. 10 Lay by thy writing, and be not afraid, And put thou no trust in a chamber maid. 11 This business shall have a good end, For Fortune is graciously thy friend. 12 It is no matter who first die or fall, For ere it be long, death will have all. Sabrazulit. 1 They both are in danger, therefore keep watch, For death doth intend, them both to dispatch. 2 Let him labour and toil never so much, It will be in vain he shall not be rich. 3 He shall speak bravely with many fair shows, But his speech shall be weak & witless God knows. 4 This fort shall be had without any fail, If that some brave soldier chance it to assail. 5 There can no good come, as the case now stands, If thou put thy credit into his hands. 6 This king shall not last or endure long, For the enemy's pursuit is very strong. 7 What in the day I have thought on by chance, In the night my dreams do still it advance. 8 Thou art too afraid of every small thing, None walks in a field that fears each leaf stirring. 9 Whatsoever now to buy thou art bend, Thou shalt be sure with loss to repent. 10 It is not fortune that now I discover, But a woman that feign would have thee love her. 11 Put thou no other writing in ure, Thyself must see it, of this be sure. 12 Whatsoever means thou dost intend, Thou shalt have small pleasure in the end. Belleco. 1 Fear not, you have no cause at all to doubt, For I am sure the end will fall well out. 2 He shall live longest that is most chaste, For that his body he doth not waste. 3 If thou a woman canst content and please, Thou shalt obtain wealth though but little ease. 4 By jests and pleasant speeches now and then. Thou shalt get favour of great noble men. 5 Th' enemy shall not obtain their desire, But malcontent, disgraced they shall retire. 6 His true love and favour is not very common, For though he seem friendly he loves but one. 7 This King he shall reign and live very long, But cruel to his subjects doing them wrong. 8 Concerning thy dream I am of the mind, It is of import as a puff of wind. 9 Concerning this fear in very short space, There will be means found to alter the case. 10 buy while they offer you good condition, For oft time loss doth follow omission. 11 Thou néedst not for the lot to seek redress, But for the spirit that doth him possess. 12 By message there hath been wrought such a trick, As hath made the woman come at a beck. Gardolitalu. 1 If thou canst find no better a mean, The lest thou canst do is to write a●●ine. 2 Although the course seem not very lowable, Yet shall the end be very honourable. 3 We see it by proof and every day, That often the youngest goes first away. 4 By thy great study I must confess, Thou hast thy wealth with great happiness. 5 He shall speak better with skill and good grace, Then the lawyer can, concerning the case. 6 The fort that now is so besieged round, Shall be sacked and spoiled and thrown to the ground, 7 thou'rt loved, what love can do, thou wants not aught. Therefore be glad, rejoice, and take no thought. 8 In honour's bed he rather shall die, Then to be taken dishonourably. 9 This dream hath no signification, Therefore he is a fool that thinks thereon. 10 He cannot rest quiet where so he doth lie, But still is afraid without cause why. 11 Whether you intent to buy or to sell, Do nothing therein without good counsel. 12 It is a melancholious ecstasy, That in the end will breed an apoplexy. Gretayn. 1 If he be well punished 'tis for his ill, And 〈◊〉 us fortune that helps him theretill. 2 Love-letters found doth secrets bewray, They're fools that trust them if otherwise they may. 3 If th'enterprise be guided true, A very good end there will ensue. 4 He that hath most good of treasure and store, Shall die first, leave all, and go before. 5 Thou shalt get thee, by great Lords acquaintance, Of treasure store and goods great abundance. 6 This child shall speak well with comely carriage, And in his gesture most seemly manage. 7 If the fort be vitled though they assail, They shall never get it but by battle. 8 Take no care nor be not jealous, And of the other be not suspicious. 9 This government is but evil begun, And to increase it nought will be won. 10 This dream importeth and would be wrought on, And doth deserve wisely to be thought on. 11 He shall in surety be re'stablisht again, And so by friendship remitted, remain. 12 Neither buy nor sell now as you pretend, For than you shall rue it sore in the end. Permisuethioch. 1 Thou canst thyself better no way advise, Then to employ thy time in merchandise. 2 He is neither possessed of spirit nor devil, But too long concealed a secret evil. 3 Who so puts his trust to ink and paper, To lose his love doth put in adventure. 4 The first, the midst, the last, and all the means, Shall still be crossed with great inconvenience. 5 He shall think that he suffers great wrong, Because for the end he thinketh long. 6 Thou shalt be wealthy, but yet at the last, Poor man, thy fair sunshine clean overcast. 7 Whatsoever you do 'tis all but vain, He shall have no good grace, nor yet speak plain. 8 It shall be subdued or ere it be long, By subtlety or force although it be strong. 9 Your friend is not so light nor apt to range, Nor hath no will for another to change. 10 Although he be gentile soft and of good grace, Yet shall he not last nor stay in his place. 11 If with judgement this dream you do expound, The truth and meaning is easily found. 12 If he be afraid let him then not cease, To make himself safe by a justice of peace. Flameòn. 1 Thou art so fearful and full of doubt, That thou shalt scarce keep thee from the strong rout. 2 I say, buy not, whatsoever do befall. For what so thou buyest thou shalt lose it all. 3 He is attainted for a notable witch, Which will him danger & trouble him much. 4 It were far better, if thou wilt do well, Not for to send, but thy own message tell, 5 The thing of which thou wouldst understand, Doth not seem likely to have a good end. 6 He that is most loath, and most covetous, Is most sure to die the first before us. 7 If thou mean to serve and take any pain, The end shall prove good with profit and gain. 8 In show and in speech he shall be gracious, But once moved, prove most audacious. 9 Those that do keep it are so faint hearted, That it shall be won, and their goods parted. 10 He loves thee little and but to halves, You know, change of pasture makes fat calves. 11 He may continue and reign a small while, But at last he shall run into exile. 12 Your dream is most vain and merely but folly, Therefore take heart, and be not melancholy. Barthayn. 1 This dream is too true though th'effect be not past, And though't be not yet, it will be at last. 2 Be not afraid though they seem great fighters, For, commonly, barkers are no great biters. 3 The time, the place, and also the season, Prognosticates profit with good reason. 4 Assure thyself, that to thy disaduance, Thou shalt, for this time, have no ill chance. 5 A faithful lover will still be afraid, Lest his loves secrets should be bewrayed. 6 Hap what hap may, or let be as it is, At last I am sure 'twill not come amiss. 7 That he should live longest it seems most fit, Who to preserve his health hath the most wit. 8 Be diligent, wise, and have a good heart, So shalt thou of riches have a good part. 9 He shall be affable, grave, wise, and kind, So that hardly you shall such another find. 10 The Cat that loves sweet milk had need beware, And he as wise that means to shun the snare. 11 I love thee well with heart I thee assure, Then love thou me, and let thy love endure. 12 The King that hath his hearty subjects love, Is happy here but blessed more above. Cribet. 1 Let him take heed that he may long be spared, For why his unfriends, already are prepared. 2 Believe you nothing what you have dreamt, For all is lies not to be esteemed. 3 Thou hast great fear and not without some cause, But in short while thou shalt be sure at ease. 4 buy thou nothing now, but look well about, For it is not likely to fall well out. 5 Believe the sudden healing of this harm, Appears to be done by some devilish charm. 6 Send no message as I said before, For your own speech shall effect much more. 7 Advise you well of this same matter, For 'tis ill inclined, I do not flatter. 8 He that for another hath digged a pit, May well chance himself to fall in it. 9 By thy great expense each day and hour, Thou shalt never be rich but ever poor. 10 Thy gibing and jesting no good affords, But to wrong others by thy idle words. 11 By famine and sword a mean shall be found, To ruin this place, and race it to ground. 12 On this feigned friend set not thy heart, For he only, but scorneth for his part. Saltin. 1 Thou hast a loyal friend that loves thee much, Therefore thou art bound to him to be such. 2 This King hath reigned prudently and with skill, So God preserve him if it be his will. 3 This same strange dream of which you now inquire. Unto some great wonder is like to aspire. 4 Be not afraid, yet stand well on thy guard, For all will sure to ruin afterward. 5 The time is now very well inclined, To any trade that thou hast a mind. 6 It is not chance whatsoever some say, But natural sickness, as see you may. 7 Writ dark mystical short and subtlely, And send by a crafty fellow privily. 8 If wisely you carry the matter still, Be sure that have a good end it will. 9 They are in no danger nor peril at all, Except by excess they surfeit and fall. 10 If thou thy doings canst prudently guide, Then shall great riches, and wealth thee betide. 11 He shall in speech be most courteous and kind, And bear withal a true generous mind. 12 The enclosed are so strong, bold, and stout, That of the assailants, they neither fear nor doubt. Cuba. 1 They shall not keep long, nor be able to shield. But forced, and content the fortress to yield. 2 Thou hast a good friend, that sure doth thee back, And will not let thee by any means lack. 3 This king may himself most certain assure. He shall ere long have a successure. 4 Believe what thou wilt, being up or in bed, This dream is like to put thee in great dread. 5 Be of courage, and resolute, I say, And let no kind of fear thy heart dismay. 6 It were not amiss to part it, and then, To buy thee some possession again. 7 It is neither lot nor incantation, But merely a foolish imagination. 8 If she can write and read, it than were better, By some good friend to send her a letter. 9 Pursue, attempt, and be importunate, The bravest minds are still most fortunate. 10 He that his study doth follow the best, God will prefer him before all the rest. 11 Fall to speedily, and be not afraid, Thou shalt be rich by merchandise and trade. 12 He shall have tongue that never shall lie still, But yet never a wise word speak he will. Tyayram. 1 He shall not prevail in learning at all, Being of a rude wit, and rustical. 2 For thy honour, what so ere come to pass, Be thou revenged of that disgrace. 3 The love, be you sure, shall never have end, That is protested by so good a friend. 4 This King is good and of great dexterity, Upright, and shall do to all men equity. 5 This dream which so much doth thee mistemper, Doth presage ill luck and misadventure. 6 He shall have good fortune, and so at no season Be in any danger to die by poison. 7 Cease, be wise, and quarrel thou not therefore, For this is the last, and there shall be no more. 8 If this witness be used courteously, He is like to tell more than the verity. 9 By the Father the thing may well be wrought, If he will have a child that shall prove aught. 10 Though by the child done it was never, 'tis best to believe him how so ever. 11 For all their valour, brags, and forwardness, They shall purchase neither honour nor riches. 12 Never do hope, for neither young nor old. Thou shalt not get riches, silver or gold. Castiphou. 1 Thou shalt be happy, and to great wealth rise, In spite of all thy unkind enemies. 2 By his inclination he shall be witty, Therefore if he should not learn it were pity. 3 Put thy cause to God as the case now stands, And he will revenge it without thy hands. 4 This love shall cease and be no more amity, By a most dishonest fault and infamy. 5 This King shall take counsel and follow the same, So all his designs shall passing well frame. 6 Look well to thyself, be vigilant still, Dreams are not so oft good as they be'ill. 7 Take thou heed of thy daily companion, For he may well prove to give thee poison. 8 This thing recover it again thou shall, Not only in part, but obtain it all. 9 He is upright, just, and most equitable, And all his other parts are most notable. 10 That shall be sure to have the chief desire, Which is, good store of children, as they require. 11 You may soon perceive by his looks and favour, Who begot him, and is his right father. 12 They shall obtain goods great plenty and store, But yet few friends to love them therefore. Salumemom. 1 If the eldest his fortune do inquire, It shall be good as to his own desire. 2 If thou dost not venture and put to trial, Thou shalt not be rich I make denial. 3 Do what you will he shall be a soldier, And never prove fit to be a scholar. 4 To be revenged hope thou not at all, For thy means is too weak, and too too small. 5 The end will not prove to thee commendable, For both th'one and the other is veritable. 6 Contest not with him for it is but vain, He will do nothing but of his own brain. 7 Thy dream doth give to thee good assurance, To live still in hope and firm esperance. 8 For to be afraid you have good reason, And take you heed of a false knave or treason. 9 Hereafter look you well unto the rest, That it be not lost too, that is your best. 10 This shall to you the best and worst still tell, Therefore be wise and take to you good counsel. 11 They are not well matched, but of an ill kind, To get any children this is my mind. 12 The father must not be angry in mind, Although an ill answer here be assigned. Lephey. 1 His mother that brought him up from the first, Can the truest tell, his best and his worst. 2 If the puney will good preferment have, He must to the Court, and there be still brave. 3 He shall be rich with good prosperity, If he would but leave his wanton lechery. 4 Put him to service, for that is the best, But not to his learning, of all the rest. 5 Of all the injuries, trouble, grief, and pain, That they have done, he shall revenge again. 6 This now new friendship grounded from the heart, Shall never be broke, till death them do part. 7 This King is fit, a Monarch for to be, For he loves God, justice, and equity. 8 This dream proceeds from a vain idleskull, And in the end shall of danger be full. 9 Take thou no thought, nor fear not yet to die, Thy end shall not come so soon nor suddenly. 10 The thief you shall get, if with speed you follow, With search, hue and cry, shout, seek and hollow. 11 This witness is a very honest man, It can do no harm, what so he saith then. 12 They shall obtain, so that the good wife, Do her best, and goodwill all the days of her life. Thesebrum. 1 To have sons and daughters be not afraid, For to engender you are both well made. 2 It is most sure, it hath had a father, But who it is none knows except the mother. 3 The eldest shall obtain by his wife. good fortune and wealth all days of his life. 4 Thou shalt have riches and great promotion, When thou in thy mind dost least dream thereon. 5 If he follow study in his young age, He shall rise to honour, and great parsonage. 6 Some are so hasty to revenge their shame, That they augment disgrace, with a worse name. 7 The friendship that is by bribes obtained, Doth not last long, because it was feigned. 8 He shall in all places keep them in awe, Observing true justice, according to Law. 9 This dream pretendeth good very much, That the dreamer shall be happy and rich. 10 If thou then dost fear any poisoning, Out of thy own house eat no kind of thing. 11 For any loss had either great or small, Pine not thy heart, for than thou pinest all. 12 This witness may chance to prattle too much, He cannot dissemble he is none such. Nego. 1 This witness for the thing that you desire, shall tell the truth, of what so you require. 2 They shall have children store, all in good time, Before they have passed of youth their chief prime. 3 He demands nor seeks I see no further, But that you remain to him a father. 4 If this youth at first well instructed be, He shall in time rise to great authority. 5 When all joy and pleasure seem to be past, Then shall thy good fortune come on most fast. 6 He hath a good wit, and employed may be, Either in the Church or in the laity. 7 Truth doth not ever bear the greatest sway, for often the beaten doth pay the afray. 8 Their love is but vain and all volupty, A humour that still doth follow beauty. 9 He shall his subjects love, and very well please, By taxes, and tributes, that he shall ease. 10 This sum your dream, if you do way it well, Doth enemies, and many mischiefs tell. 11 theyare in no danger, I swear by cod fox, Of no kind of poison, except the pox. 12 Forget the thing lost, and be not so sad, That will not return, which cannot be had. Saratom. 1 To be each where well sought you must procure, And then for to find it you shall be sure. 2 All that he doth know he surely will tell, If that you examine him very well. 3 I know it will be what ●eare is said, If you be not too late and they dismayed. 4 The mother is wife and hath not misdone, It is only the father's condition. 5 The eldest shall have very great alliance, And of very great men the countenance. 6 Temper thy youthful inclination, If thou wilt aspire to reputation. 7 This will be sure good for no kind of trade, 'tTwere better that he a Churchman were made. 8 It were thy best to God to recommend thee, For none can better protect or defend thee. 9 Such king of loves shall never fail them, But death will be sure for to assail them. 10 That king cannot rule, but is in ill case, That saileth so by every man's compass. 11 This dream if well you do it understand, Declares that you shall have what you demand. 12 If you forbear diet to eat or drink. You shall be out of danger as I think. Tubery. 1 If you prove rich, wealthy, and opulent, Then see that of your health you be vigilant. 2 Take you no care for the worst is passed by, Else I am deceived, and tell you a lie. 3 I understand not that any thing is meant, That will serve thy turn to any intent. 4 The woman is dry and yet most active, And shall never have child to live alive. 5 This child shall be I know not yet well what, Only I am sure his father him begot. 6 Good fortune shall you sure greatly advance, By a good turn that unlooked for shall chance. 7 It will be late notwithstanding all art, Ere thou get goods from any part. 8 This child will never to learning incline, Therefore to fortune you must it propine. 9 Thou shalt put thyself in danger by it, And yet not be able to revenge it. 10 This amity so undiscréetely done, Shall not continue, but have an end soon. 11 Under the shadow of doing justice, He shall obtain to great place and office. 12 This strange dream wherewith troubled thou hast been. Presageth the death of some of thy kin. Spontencon. 1 This thy dream to me doth plainly presage, Of some of thy near kin a marriage. 2 Be not thou in fear there's none seeks thy life, 'tis but some unfriend that seeks to set strife. 3 Think it no loss for as I understand, The recovery shall be soon and easily found. 4 This shall tell the truth without any charm, Yet would he be loath to do any harm. 5 They shall have children and do very well, Whose beauty and good fortune shall excel. 6 The father may well adopt it his son, He is in all points so like of condition. 7 The younger by his labour and service, Shall be sure to get a good benefice. 8 Both young and old you shall be most happy, Possessing pleasure, and very wealthy. 9 He shall be apt to read, and books to search, And therefore right fit to serve in the Church. 10 You may well with honour and credit seek, To have a revenge if so you do like. 11 But death only their loyal loves may end, For nothing else shall ever them offend. 12 He shall reign just without all villainy, Pitiful to the good without all tyranny. Mathayn. 1 This King shall be good and of a great mind, And to his subjects gentle and kind. 2 This thy pleasant dream in his right nature, Doth signify some ill and strange adventure. 3 Thou art afraid of treacherous poisoning, Thy greatest safety is to keep waking. 4 Of this fortune no farther do inquire, For I can say nothing to thy desire. 5 This witness urged, and rightly understood, Is like to say ill, but nought to thy good. 6 This woman is not matched very well, To have any increase, this I can tell. 7 The father knows it best, when all is done, Whether that or no, it be his own son. 8 He that most his book and learning doth ply, Shall after livelong and most happily. 9 Fortune can him no way to riches lift, Because spending he is such an unthrift. 10 You are abused, and therefore now hark, He shall never attain to be scholar or clerk. 11 If for thy wrongs amends they do offer, Take my advise, refuse not their proffer. 12 By the dissoluteness of this thy friend, This your great love shall soon be brought to end. Onteya. 1 This amity begun while each hath breath, Shall no way be dissolved, but by death. 2 He shall reign and rule in great equity, And live and die in great felicity. 3 Who thinketh of ill doth dream of the same, For an ill nature is never in good frame. 4 Thou hast too too feminine a faint heart, That only fear of poisoning doth make thee start. 5 Trouble not yourself for the thing gone, It shall be found out and brought back anon. 6 This shall tell truth before all be ended. But some by his words shall be sore offended. 7 The father like a man hath played his part, And shall have many children for his desert. 8 Each one that is wise must needs easily know, That sure it is his, and I too say so. 9 The youngest shall be wise and provident, And nothing like the other, negligent. 10 Thy forward spirit persuades thee of truth, That thou shalt have great riches in thy youth. 11 He shall never possess ability Either to traffic or any study. 12 To dissemble a while put thou in ure, He is not overcome that doth endure. Gepathom. 1 The time shall fit thee or ere it be long, To have due revenge of this thy great wrong. 2 This love shall last long without suspicion, If they can live quiet with discretion. 3 Under his grace and royal majesty, All his subjects shall live most quietly. 4 This dream which so much doth trouble thee still, Believe, importeth neither good nor well. 5 He is subtle, and wise, and knows which way, To take a good course without all delay. 6 He that cunningly seeks unto the end, In brief he shall the party easily find. 7 He is crafty I discern by his nose, And will say little troth as I suppose. 8 They shall have children, for both love lechery, And their barns shall be inclined to treachery. 9 Believe it you may, and be not dismayed, For all is true the mother hath said. 10 The youngest of all, by his judgement sound, Shall be rich, and gain him ten thousand pound. 11 So soon as thou first dost take any pains, Thy house shall be filled with profit and gains. 12 If he could be brought to follow learning, It were for him the best and only thing. Segenon. 1 Cause him to go and learn at grammar school, For he shall prove a scholar, and no fool. 2 He is arrested upon suspicion, And again released on small condition. 3 The females love is most constant and true, But his is not such, I dare well tell you. 4 This King shall be served with fear and love, For so his royal deeds do him approve. 5 As I understand by this lots pretence, Thou mayst do thy business with diligence. 6 It is no poison charm or witchery, But only a sickness of infirmity. 7 There is no such sport as to hunt and chase, And follow the game to th'end of the race. 8 He shall never be quiet for aught I can see, Give credit to this, and believe you me. 9 I believe that they both beyond excess, Are greatly inclined to covetousness. 10 Live he, or die he, take you no great care, For of all his goods you shall have no share. 11 Seek yet again farther for true it is, I am not now very well pleased with this. 12 Neither by destiny, virtue, nor art, Thou shalt not obtain of wealth to have part. Sachaell. 1 He shall have of goods great plenty and store, Or else this his fortune doth lie the more. 2 Every profession that's honest and true, Shall fit his humour I dare assure you. 3 In brief he is like to be set at large, By some friends that will undergo the charge. 4 Unto this lover I must give great blame, For his so too couldly loving the dame. 5 Among his subjects he shall be esteemed, Because to do well he is not ashamed. 6 Of this presage there is at all no doubt, But that in th'end it will fall well out. 7 He is sick, and no poison doth harm him, Therefore give Physic, & seek not to charm him. 8 'tis better in th'air then in the woods to range, And so will the sport be pleasant and strange. 9 He shall soon again his liberty have, In spite of his foes that otherwise crave. 10 There is some cause if the woman make stay, For otherwise there would be no delay. 11 The man that dying will make stay for none, Is like to go hence by himself alone. 12 He loves thee well, but thou deservest not all, Be thou then to him faithful and loyal. Meleon. 1 In him there is at all no confidence, Therefore put thou in him no assurance. 2 All that ever by Art he doth obtain, By great folly he spends the same again. 3 Physic is his sole chief delight indeed, For that is the Science he most doth reed. 4 'twill be very hard a way for to find, To get him liberty, this is my mind. 5 The one doth love well, so much I descry, The other loves too, but 'tis but to lie. 6 He shall of his Subjects be loved evermore, Because he increaseth their treasure & store. 7 I plain perceive, by this present presage, That it intendeth thy loss and damage. 8 A preservative you needs must give him, If you of poison, intent to relieve him. 9 'tis great pleasure in the Forest to see, The fierce wild bore hunted most gallantly. 10 The contrary party, he is so great, That hardly he will his liberty get. 11 The husband is wonderfully too hot, So the wife must stay, till a time may be got. 12 To dispose his gear, it is great reason, For now to departed, 'tis almost season. Segatoy. 1 If he keep himself from excesses fit, He may live very long and not die yet. 2 The friend that thou didst get, and last obtain, Shall love thee sure best, and be most certain. 3 Such strange adventure shall unto him chance, As unto great riches shall him advance. 4 His inclination, spirit, and mind, Is all and only to music inclined. 5 He shall carry himself so well and wisely, That he shall soon come forth at liberty. 6 These two lovers so far as I can see, Associate in love and amity. 7 This King the pattern of liberality, Beloved is of the commonalty. 8 I see that this thy demand doth pretend, Or ere it be long, the death of some friend. 9 Of poison given him he doth not die, Yet how he came by it, I know not truly. 10 These Damsels desire, no other delight, Then in the high soaring falcons flight. 11 A good loving friend, shall him so sustain, That in the end he shall return again. 12 The dam is dainty, yet 'tis not her fault, But her own good man's, if she turn to nought. Syraboy. 1 He may her well court, and the damsel woe, The devil a thing, she will let him do. 2 This shall live long in health assuredly, And then his natural death he shall die. 3 His love is true, and of honest intent, Himself zealous and very continent. 4 By a fine wit, slight, cunning, Art, and skill, Obtain great riches surely he will. 5 He loves Philosophy, and of each thing, To know the effect, is his studying. 6 He is so hated, as cannot be told, Which will stick by him, until he be old. 7 The lovers heart is wavering, and doth sore, But she for courage, is a great deal more. 8 His subjects with ease, may joyfully sing, And every day say God save our good King. 9 Take thou no-pleasure to know the effect, For of most vile shame, it doth thee detect. 10 Some by ill will, hath done him so great wrong, As will be his spoil, and stick by him long. 11 Th'one and the other are very good sport, And yet for to hunt is greatest comfort. 12 Alas his days will soon be at an end, Except God send him the help of a friend. Castiphon. 1 Finally, he shall yet once again be, Recalled with credit honourably. 2 Let not the poor man sustain all the blame, The fault is his good wives, that is his dame. 3 'tis not unlikely, but long he may live. If he'll take as good counsel, as he can give. 4 Thou mayst love him well, for who can say nay, But how he loves thee, I nothing can say. 5 He commands fortune, what will you have more, Fate hath ordained him, great plenty and store. 6 If he were not fainthearted I could say, He might prove a Doctor, another day. 7 I am of the mind most assuredly, That in short space he shall have liberty. 8 The lover is most constant, firm, and true, But she I know is of another hue. 9 He shall be gracious, and sweet to look on, And so be beloved of every one. 10 This sign it presageth great joy and glee, And so a good hour which God send thee. 11 It is not poison, or any such thing, But wanton lust, which youth doth daily sting. 12 It is a pleasure, which I must commend, To continue a course unto the end. Segalcitayn. 1 It is a great pleasure to see dogs that be coming, In a long courss to take a Hare running. 2 As a banished man he may sojourn, For he is likely never to return. 3 The dam is not blamable I know, For she hath done the duty she doth owe, 4 He shall live out well, to nature's best course, And though some live longer, it is the worse. 5 This though he seem very amiable, Yet shall his love be very mutable. 6 Thou shalt have goods store, and great abundance, By thy good endeavours and providence. 7 Let him study on still, that doth not pass, For all his learning he'll prove but an ass. 8 This odd creker, will find out some strange way, To get himself out, and yet nothing pay. 9 A thousand turns he proveth for her sake, And she full as many doth for him make. 10 This King shall be victorious and great, Which shall his subjects hearts with joy . 11 What thou hast seen is presage of abuse, Yet with discretion make thereof good use. 12 This troublesome wind, shall soon wear away, And then thy health shall increase day by day. Raloytraton. 1 He hath eaten or drunk, or done some excess, Which is the only cause of this sickness. 2 This gentle falcon hath a most brave heart, 'tis a pleasure to see him play his part. 3 Never think nor hope that thou shalt him see, Enjoy and have all his goods quietly. 4 Neither thou nor the other do their best, Either to receive, or furnish the rest. 5 His vital spirits are cooled all so much, That death very shortly, his life shall touch. 6 You must love, if you beloved will be, Or else your fault each one will easily see. 7 There is no hope of his good luck at all, Neither by skill or Arts mechanical. 8 He shall still employ all his best study, In the true knowledge of Philosophy. 9 If some other chance, come not of more worth, It will be this seven-night, ere he come forth. 10 Their loves often change of contrary mind, For she is more variable than the wind. 11 The King is well loved, and of Majesty, That on his poor Subjects hath love and pity. 12 This fearful presage that makes thee so afraid, Betokens ill hap, yet be not dismayed. Vernomastricon. 1 Fortune is favouring, and thy good friend, And this thy presage a bountiful end. 2 Believe me, for all this his extreme fit, He never drunk poison nor venom yet. 3 In hawks and hounds, is pleasure for a King, And of all true content, the only thing. 4 I know he shall ere long remitted be, Or my cunning fails, and I cannot see. 5 She is ready to take, and loath to leave, And yet for all that, still hard to conceive. 6 He desires life still, if that it might be, More than his heirs wish him for charity. 7 This good fellow, of whom thou dost inquire, To be honest and faithful, is his desire. 8 Thy luck above others, is far excelling, So Fortune gives a stately dwelling. 9 He shall have more pleasure in toys and fooling, Then in good learning, Art, or his schooling. 10 He may come out now, if that so he will, But time not yet fit, he tarrieth still. 11 They both love truly, and with affection, It is no show or feigned fiction. 12 He shall reign with such justice, and equity, That his Subjects shall love him entirely. Frigova. 1 The common people, shall well love this King, Because he is good, bounteous and benign. 2 Make thou no great account of this presage, But trust in God, and in him have courage. 3 This hath, or I am much deceived, Some spiteful hate in his heart conceived. 4 It is a good sight, to see a foul fly, And make a brave flight, by towering on high. 5 He is far from any favour obtaining, For all his cogging, lying, and feigning. 6 The one is too cold, the other too hot, Th' one is too forward, the other will not. 7 Inquire thou no farther, concerning his life, For of all his goods, thou shalt have no strife. 8 In this thy friend, there is such defect, That there's not in him, that thou dost expect. 9 He shall be poor, and in miserable estate, And never fortunate, early nor late. 10 He shall follow wars, and a gallant be, And love to read books of Antiquity. 11 He shall never come out, nor have an end, Except by the means of some special friend. 12 The Damsel is best, her heart's most sound, But he is a ranger in every ground. Lizemidaron. 1 They are both lovers most faithful and true, And which loves best I cannot well tell you. 2 He shall be well loved of his subjects all, And so renowned through the universal. 3 In this presage, and in a most good hour, It doth pretend to thee joy and honour. 4 It is not poison that doth him disquiet. But some excess that he hath had in diet. 5 If I of pleasures might make my own choice, Only then hunting should have my whole voice. 6 His friends so steadfast shall to him remain. That they shall restore his estate again. 7 The wife is ready and apt to conceive, 'tis he that unable doth her deceive. 8 He shall by nature's course live very long, If wenching lechery, do him no wrong. 9 He is of good nature gentle and kind, And to all men doth bear a faithful mind. 10 He shall have fortune in the best degree, To rise to riches and authority. 11 All sciences that are delectable, Shall fit him well and prove profitable. 12 This poison seemeth to me very strange, To endanger his life, and make such a change. Symyagele. 1 This prisoner shall soon delivered be, 'tis true that so the book assureth me. 2 It is the man as yet I must commend, Though her constant courage endure to th'end. 3 Father of people called he shall be, For keeping the good of the commonalty. 4 For one presage be thou not yet dismayed, For in the next there shall some more be said. 5 He hath been in some wild infectious air, Which makes him look so lean, feeble and bare. 6 Men may go hunt well without any hawk, To kill foul without dogs is idle talk. 7 He shall by discretion govern so well, As following he shall get his apeall. 8 If children betwixt them they cannot obtain, The fault is not his, I dare well maintain. 9 Some for his father's death doth so gapeout, That not looked for his own comes first about. 10 His love is not to halves, as some men's be, But entire true and full of constancy. 11 By covetousness and niggardly care, Thou shalt at last obtain of wealth great store. 12 He shall love arts, and all kind of learning, And to gain experience shall be his studying. Bouguch. 1 He is rustical, to understand hard, Make him a farmer, or a rich shepherd. 2 Thy saddest sorrow, grief, and great annoy, Shall turn in the end to pleasure and joy. 3 He loves thy weal, and thy credit defends, 'tis good to continue with such good friends. 4 He shall be great and rich as heart can wish, And his realm shall prosper, thrive, & flourish. 5 Bridle thy humour and vain desires, For help a broad of such foolish liars. 6 This death is a good death for one to die, That for good conscience, suffers patiently. 7 Marry not if thou wilt follow my will, Forbear then, and be a bachelor still. 8 He will serve, though borne of great family, For by good carriage preferred he shall be. 9 she's a bonna roba and very fat, But not with child I assure you that. 10 Pursue then with speed, for he's but an ass, That cannot sail but by others compass. 11 He is not good for thy society, Therefore seek out some other company. 12 Thy hopes are vain, thou shalt never get it, For there is a thousand things to let it. Moufon. 1 As thy heart doth wish, and thou dost require, Thou shalt obtain and have thy hearts desire. 2 If he with good orthography write well, Make him scrivener, or clerk to some counsel. 3 Be not dismayed or melancholy still, For th'end shall bring joy & pleasure at will. 4 In this thy friend have no great affiance, For I see in him no great assurance. 5 In the service of wars he shall do well, By governing his deeds by good counsel. 6 Be thou not persuaded of any good event, By witchcraft, sorcery, or enchantment. 7 Death is fitting in this his own province, To maintain the title due to a Prince. 8 Marry the daughter of a good mother, And thou shalt then a good wife approve her. 9 He shall be of a most noble nature, Liberal and free to every creature. 10 She is great with child to her bitter bane, For it shall procure her sorrow and pain. 11 He shall be opulent, and full of good, By succeeding some friends of his own blood. 12 Pursue hardly whatsoever fall out, It will have a good end without all doubt. Theyphilacon. 1 Do not accompany, 'twill be but loss, With more hurt than profit, danger and cross. 2 Fortune is wavering, and so not certain, Therefore his hopes he shall never obtain. 3 He shall soon learn, bearing a forward mind, For all his desires is to war inclined. 4 Melancholy kills him there's no remedy, And so I count him but a dead body. 5 He is not thy friend, but a foyster shallow, Then set not thy love on such a fellow. 6 Rather than be still he will procure war, For his chief desire is to be at jar. 7 He that in geomancy had good skill, Might be sure to know all at his own will. 8 Death is equal cruel and spareth none, Rigorous to all until we be gone. 9 Marry not good friend neither young nor old, For thou shalt prove a jealous cuckold. 10 So long as he lives do what he best can, He shall never be but a servile man. 11 To say she were with child it were a sin, For there will be none till it be put in. 12 Expect thou no succession of worth, Neither in thy first, nor thy latter birth. Mormon. 1 If to please thy friends thou wilt prepare, 'Twill be thy good, and thou mayst prove their heir. 2 He is most worthy to defend and shield, And 'twere pity to leave him in the field. 3 He shall have all his mind in full effect, In the same manner he doth it expect. 4 With brave architecture do him acquaint, And let him learn well to draw & to paint. 5 He shall soon be freed from enemies all, And be no more subject to spiteful thrall. 6 Thy friend to thee is most true and faithful, Then be thou again honest and loyal. 7 When by his great valour, the wars shall surcease, He shall rule his realm with plenty and peace. 8 Believe not these vain idle taletellers, That never can prate, but in wine cellars. 9 The good are most oft taken soon away, But woe to the ill, when they do decay. 10 If thou wilt live well, to marry is best, So shalt thou have joy, great comfort & rest. 11 'Tis nurture, with nature, that gentle makes, More than his great blood that by birth he takes. 12 She is with child, you may lay crowns or pence, And yet I know it is not long since. Allchoyon. 1 If 's not with child let her take no care, For shortly she's like to have a full share. 2 Thy father is like to go to his grave, And then thou art like his goods for to have. 3 His company is good, do it not lose, But be so to him, to withstand your foes. 4 The thing that he wishes obtain he shall, And that very soon in part or else all. 5 Put him to school where he may learn to write, To cipher, cast account, and well indite. 6 He is with sorrow so greatly oppressed, That he needs good comfort, and quiet rest. 7 This is not for thee, for he is unjust, Therefore at no hand give him any trust. 8 Until with war and loss he plagued be, He will never seek peace for his country. 9 You know nothing but the very outside, Nor never shall, till by force it be tried. 10 Some fearing pain, or in torture to lie, Desire that they may suddenly die. 11 He that lacks cumber all days of his life, Let him but get him a ship, or a wife. 12 He shall be of those that live in a mean, Neither poor nor rich, neither fat nor lean. Sedebelym. 1 He shall be of a strong constitution, And of a most frank and free condition. 2 Doubt you not though it be not believed, Of a most fair child she is conceived. 3 Be thou sparing and good husbandry use, And leave off to look after dead men's shoes. 4 Accompany this friend in fair and fowl weather, For birds of a wing may well fly together. 5 What thou pretendest will prove profitable, And the event will be honourable. 6 If either jeweller or goldsmith he be, He will by change come to prosperity. 7 This sadness shall pass, and joy in his place Shall change and come in very short space. 8 This friend by good taste and proof shall show thee, The true hearted love that he doth owe thee. 9 It were better a quiet peace to buy, Then in consuming war, to live and die. 10 This is a proverb old, and now not new, That drunkards, children, & fools tell true. 11 A languishing life is ill dearly bought, Be merry, and better die once then oft. 12 If thou dost marry 'tis no fault at all, Yet often it brings both bondage and thrall. Securaton. 1 Lest that he should stray, and so do amiss, To get him a wife the very best is. 2 His nature is hard, brutal, bad and rude, Therefore shall he live, in base servitude. 3 She must be comforted, as great with child, For she's in danger, else I am beguiled. 4 To employ thy own pains, some way must be sought, For by thy friend's death, thou wilt get just nought. 5 If it be not for good, or mere necessity, Press thou not too much to keep company. 6 He shall enjoy the good pretended thing, But it shall be after long tarrying. 7 He shall use the seas with labour and pain, But greatly to his good profit and gain. 8 If thou hadst a magnanimous heart, Then soon this mourning, would from thee departed. 9 Let him of thy business, no more discern, Then most properly may, himself concern. 10 By his own virtue, peace he shall maintain, So his people in plenty shall remain. 11 Who will go to the devil, for witching skill, May easily know, what so ere he will. 12 It is better a thousand times to die, Then to live long in want and misery. Sinorilo. 1 If for my death a place I might desire, Then honours bed in camp I would require. 2 The thraldom in marriage is often great, Therefore be wary, and marry not yet. 3 If he serve not, he doth himself great wrong, For he shall be able, sturdy and strong. 4 Those be ill humours that from her abound, For she is corrupt, and not at all sound. 5 Of father, mother, sister, or brother, Let him not live in hope for gain or other. 6 To let pass their company is no sin, For all their kindness is not worth a pin. 7 Leave thy aspiring, and strike sail amain, For what thou most seeks, thou shalt not obtain. 8 Some mecanicke trade will be his best part, As Shoemaker, Tailor, or joiners Art. 9 He is melancholic, heavy, and sad, Therefore by music remedy is had. 10 Whatsoever he do by outward show, It is no true friendship, this much I know. 11 This King shall be valiant, fierce, and most stern, Which every one shall plainly discern. 12 This that you seek, shall never come to light, Except by raising some infernal sprite. Gandarirum. 1 Leave these false foolish divinations, For they are but idle deceptions. 2 Let all men talk, and each say what he will, I find death hateful, and I would live still. 3 To have an heir, it much stands thee upon, Then get a wife well borne, else marry none. 4 Of all ill fashions that in him I find, he's ill brought up, and of a servile mind. 5 It is a child's deed, thereof have no doubt, But it may cost dear, so things may fall out. 6 Thou shalt have such luck, as I understand, As to join house to house, and land to land. 7 Be thou bold to keep him company still, 'Twill be thy good, say others what they will. 8 The thing thou inquirest for, it will be had, And when it comes make thee merry and glad. 9 Away with mecanickes, leave off to trade, The court is thy best, if thou wilt be made. 10 Time that tempereth all, shall in short space, Turn mourning to mirth, and alter the case. 11 This friend is like the apple of thine eye, For a better lives not under the sky. 12 He shall peaceably reign, if so he please, For that he desires it, with honour and ease. Goralidit. 1 He shall always love to make the wars stand, Lest peace should displace him out of his land. 2 Be not so eager or forward in mind, In this tell-tale book your fortune to find. 3 To die well, is live well, with joy at the last, To live ill, is hell still, when this life is past. 4 To live yet unmarried, be thou content, For else I am sure thou wilt it repent. 5 If thou serve well, than thou shalt in th' end, Both get preferment, and a faithful friend. 6 You are all deceived, and quite beguiled The woman is sick, and yet not with child. 7 Seek thou abroad, stay not here like a drone, For good of thy parents, thou shalt get none. 8 For education, and to thy praise, Seek good company, thy fortune to raise. 9 He well may hope still, and that is his best, Yet shall he never obtain his request. 10 Oh, he would make a notable tradesman, I mean Taylor, Tapster, or toss the Can. 11 If to himself, he look not very well, He shall have still cumber, and great trouble. 12 Be sure, trust to thyself I thee award, And with discretion, stand on thy own guard. Laroth. 1 Where thou thy love hast planted, and firm set, His love is true, constant and most perfect. 2 His reign shall be in great felicity, And his Subjects, in good tranquillity. 3 You shall the truth by another means find, And not by this course, I am of that mind. 4 To have children, goods, and come to great age, Should make a man die, with a good courage. 5 Take a woman that's likely to conceive, For a greater good, thou canst no way have. 6 This pretty youngling, if he have his will, Shall never be subject, but stubborn still. 7 She is with child, and with joy may be it, And a great comfort, when she shall see it. 8 Think not long, be wise, and take no care, For thou shalt be rich, and thy father's heir. 9 Leave him not, but his friend continue still, For he is honest, and pretends no ill. 10 He shall be happy, and with great ease, Obtain the thing soon, that doth him so please. 11 His melodious mind, shall still be bend, Either to singing, or some instrument. 12 Misdoubt not Fortune, for all is not gone, For thou art like yet, to have a good one. Brandamiret. 1 Her sorrow shall cease, and she shall find, A better temper, and another mind. 2 Believe not looks, he doth but dissemble, For knaves honest men do most resemble. 3 Being most valiant, mighty, rich, and strong, He shall in peace and pleasure govern long. 4 In magic put no trust, nor have no part, For it is cursed, and is a devilish Art. 5 If a man must needs departed, and so die. 'Tis best with honour, and for his country, 6 If thou wilt prosper, and be a man free, Thou then must at no hand married be. 7 It were pity he should remain in thrall, For his heart is noble, frank, and loyal. 8 If she be not with child, 'tis no matter, She stays but the touch, and that shall fither. 9 He shall in the end obtain great riches, But it shall be by valour and prowess. 10 It were better for thee from him to fly, Then to follow and keep him company. 11 Though they do cross him, and still do their worst, The Fox fares the better when he is cursed. 12 With excellent skill, to limb, paint, and grave, Shall be his desire, and all he will crave. Bouruos. 1 'Tis nothing else, but mere melancholy, That so hath possessed his mind with folly. 2 Misdoubt thou nothing, for I am most sure, That he seeks only thy good to procure. 3 Because of thy substance thou shalt have love, Of those that else would thy enemies prove. 4 He shall be so noble in every thing, That he shall prove a complete worthy King. 5 If th' anger of God be not appeased, By this war many shall die displeased. 6 Though he be envied, and enemies have, Yet shall he live old, with joy to his grave. 7 With the young wench is pleasure and good sport, With the old there is treasure and comfort. 8 Avoid the varlet above any thing, His tongue is sharper than a serpent's sting. 9 Thou shalt have a son, mark what I thee tell, But take thou good heed and nurture him well. 10 Great store of goods, but all yet very dear, By tribute and tolles that shall be this year. 11 Thou wert better wander and walk alone, Then be subject to such a companion. 12 Poverty doth sorrow and trouble bring, And few are friends in time declining. Fumiot. 1 He shall prosper, though envied much he be, For hatred still goes with prosperity. 2 He is in his nature so void of nought, That seldom ill doth come in his thought. 3 He both can, will, and may, do thee great wrong, Therefore look to thyself and make thee strong. 4 Thou shalt have flattering friends at thy table, Whose treacherous shows will be affable. 5 For his country's good, defence, and welfare, No honest good subject his life will spare. 6 If we seek not God for mercy and grace, Peace and justice will have with us no place. 7 Thou'lt be deceived and do thyself wrong, For both friend and father shall live yet long. 8 The wench is foolish, idle, and wanton, But the other shall prove a grave woman. 9 He is wise, grave, and all well addicted, Therefore 'tis fit he should be respected. 10 I am sure there's one son, I may prove two, And please the father, I assure you. 11 This year shall be pleasant and plentiful, Forced for men's health, then for corn, fruit, and wool 12 'Tis better he go abroad and take pain, For that is the way, by which he must gain. Beraieretha. 1 It is not yet good opportunity, Either to follow or keep company. 2 'Twill procure sorrow, grief, and heavy cheer, To see thy enemy so domineer. 3 Thy heart is full frought with malice and care, Which makes thee to fret, & sigh in despair. 4 He cozening thee, shall convey it so clean, That scar it shall be of any one seen. 5 Thy aspiring mind to honour and fame, Shall get thee fools to encounter the same. 6 Through his valour and good success in war, His subjects he shall to great wealth prefer. 7 By ambition, justice is neglected, And by might the poor man's cause rejected. 8 They shall die quickly, as thou dost crave it, Yet not for thy good as thou wouldst have it. 9 The widow knows well how to please a man, And to that purpose will do what she can. 10 Trust not this knave, for I swear by the rood, He is bend to ill and no manner good. 11 'Twill be a fair son cleanly and quiet, Then get him a good nurse for his diet. 12 Who now of corn hath good store and plenty, Let him keep it for it will prove dainty. Auodobra. 1 This year shall be plenty, nothing shall want, Only I fear me money shall be scant. 2 The time place and company is now fit. If thou now have cause to make use of it. 3 There will none have of thee any fancy, Except it be by lust or jealousy. 4 He only thinks of lust and his pleasure, And how he may at will the same procure. 5 His gentle heart seeks to do you service, And no way pretends harm or prejudice. 6 Change of thy state will make thee quite misknowne, And so thou shalt enjoy few friends or none. 7 He shall be wise and of a prudent care, His subjects to keep in joy and welfare. 8 I hope to content, you shortly shall see, In England all joy and prosperity. 9 He shall live long happy, as here I find, And far better than they that wish his end. 10 They both shall have cause greatly to rejoice, When each of other shall make their own choice. 11 He is a good servant, and void of strife, And shall be honest all days of his life. 12 This woman with child, without all fail, Shall be brought a-bed of a fair female. Boratridie. 1 She shall with joy and ease delivered be, Of a sweet fair manchild believe you me. 2 By the celestial constellation, There is great war in preparation. 3 Keep thyself quietly in thy own house, For to stir abroad will prove dangerous. 4 Fear thou no brawlers, though they seem fighters. For dogs that bark much, are no great biters. 5 This thinketh no ill, but true sincerity, And all his desires are set on honesty. 6 Look well to yourself with judgement and skill, For all his intents are to do you ill. 7 If thou dost well thou shalt be beloved, If thou dost ill, thou shalt be reproved. 8 He of treasure shall make so small account, That in his bounty he shall surmount. 9 Never look for justice in any case, So long as an ill man doth keep the place. 10 He shall live well, and continue so long, That some wish his death, & think they have wrong. 11 If ever thou marry then marry the maid, The widow is wilful, and will be obeyed. 12 This servant to th'eye doth make a good show, But he is a knave, thus much I do know. Astipra. 1 there's nought in the world that he loves so much, As his masters good, his mind it is such. 2 She shall have a son, of this I am sure, But it shall be with great pain and labour. 3 Th'unseasonable time hath made the earth ill, Therefore this year it shall not be fertile. 4 The company being good do not fear, For the time doth fit well for thy matter. 5 Thy enemies to work do never linne, Yet in the hole they dig, they shall fall in. 6 'Tis a notable knave that cannot cease, To work all villainy and wickedness. 7 Dread nothing that's ill, for I am sure, He hath no pretence thy harm to procure. 8 What profession soever thou pretends, Thou Shalt prosper well, and obtain good friends. 9 He shall be valiant, wise, stately, and tall, And fit to conduct an army royal. 10 justice shall flourish, when judges are such, As they love the poor, as well as the rich. 11 He shall live longer with ease in wealth, Then some with either his life or his health. 12 Take thou the maid, if it be for thy diet, Or take the widow, if thou wilt live quiet. Berandako. 1 Marry a young maid, if good thou wilt find, Then mayst thou frame her unto thy own mind. 2 Of this thy servant, that thou dost inquire, Neither trust him, nor yet do thou him hire. 3 This woman of good shall obtain and have, A fair daughter, virtuous, fine and grave. 4 This year presageth plenty, and good store, much more abundance than the year before. 5 If thou will it believe me, go not now I say, For there lies a shrewd turn right in thy way. 6 If thou be wise, for all their envious charm, They shall not have power to do thee any harm. 7 He hath a wildebraine journey in his head, But he were better stay, and keep his bed. 8 Although that he would, 'tis not in his power, To do all that he would he is not sure. 9 If thou desire love, give no cause of fear, For those that complain, no true love can bear. 10 In service he shall be bold and forward, If he see that deserts get good reward. 11 When as we live in love and charity, God will then give us his love and mercy. 12 he'll die of this disease I am certain, But shall not lie long, to languish in pain. Vardicata. 1 He may chance being without help to die, And so by some mischance fall suddenly. 2 Let the youth to his years, the youngest marrow, And so let the elder the widow carry. 3 This servant by his will is fit to swagger, But that he dares not, for fear of his master. 4 She shall be brought a bed of a fair son, But he will not live, when all this is done. 5 This year will be scarce, therefore keep thou store, And if thou wilt profit get in the more. 6 I am not of the mind that 'tis good for thee, With this preferred friend to keep company. 7 Fear thou not envy, for thou art rich, For none but the mighty need to fear such. 8 He hath divers strange thoughts that makes no show, And keeps them secret, that none can them know. 9 Flee suspected dangers and privy whispers, For you have heard all is not gold that glisters. 10 If thou dost love, beloved thou shalt be, And living well they will esteem of thee. 11 He will be sottish fit for a Carrier, And not as a man look like a warrior. 12 Employ your best wits, and do what you may, You shall never get peace continue or stay. Bertugat. 1 They shall be blessed in justice and peace, Their Kingdom shall flourish and never cease. 2 he's well governed, and so wary a man, That time shall make him as white as a swan. 3 The wench is best, and most amiable, And for man's pleasure most agreeable. 4 This servant is trusty, loyal, and true, Therefore rather keep him then seek a new. 5 Her belly is very round, big, and high, Which shows 'tis a daughter apparently. 6 This is a year for engrossers of corn, To hang themselves quickly, for voiding of scorn 7 This time is prosperous, and fits very well, To frequent company, and good counsel. 8 He lives so wary that those that spite him, Cannot find fitly no way to bite him. 9 This man hath care out of his honesty, To look and provide for his family. 10 He is honest, faithful, gentle, and true, Ye need not doubt him, I ensure you. 11 His noble virtues are so approved, That of all men he shall be beloved. 12 He shall be liberal frankly to spend, And valiant in Arms himself to defend. Harmikot. 1 He shall be to each, and in general, Wise, affable, stout, and most liberal. 2 You shall not have store, nor equity taste, While war and garboils, among you doth last. 3 Believe me this man shall not so soon die, As some wish him gone, that are him hard by. 4 The widow may prove so good a brood hen, As that she may far exceed the maiden. 5 This by nature is so malignant bad, That by no nurture, better will be had. 6 She shall have a son, a very fine boy, Shall please the father and fill him with joy. 7 If God in mercy, to us be not good, We shall this year perish for want of food. 8 If the company fit, then fall to play, 'Tis good to take time, for time will away. 9 To spite thy enemies, thou shalt be rich, Therefore say freely, away with the witch. 10 What kind employment soever he have, He cannot forbear, but still play the knave. 11 He both may and will do most craftily, Then look well to it, and have a good eye. 12 It is with thee now, even as the world goes, A man that hath friends, shall be sure of foes. Sagrebudaly. 1 While thou art wealthy, and good cheer canst make, Thou shalt want no friends, i'll it undertake. 2 He is liberal to those that have need, But it is far more in words, then in deed. 3 We must all to God pray and make our moan, Else of justice and good, we shall get none. 4 Expect not his goods, no nor as yet his end, For he will live himself them all to spend. 5 If thou wilt have a dainty during thy life, Then take thou the maiden to be thy wife. 6 He is now good and very honest too, If he grow not worse, he well may serve you. 7 She is so unwieldy, heavy, and grave, That it appears plain a female she'll have. 8 Of fruits we shall have reasonable store, And so of other things, some less, some more. 9 This time, and if so be that now you will, It is indifferent, neither good nor ill. 10 If thou hadst not such a suspicious mind, Thou shouldst love and favour of all men find. 11 He cares for nothing, his only desire, Is only how still to have his pleasure. 12 Be not too bold to trust all kind of men, Specially such that waver now and then. Hancestach. 1 Stand on your guard if you be a wise man, For he will betray you if that he can. 2 By the state thou art in when thou hast need, Thou shalt not want friends to stand thee in stead. 3 He shall be valiant, tall, stout and large, Fit in the field an enemy to charge. 4 When wars goeth down, justice shall then rise, And until then patience must you suffice. 5 If to his diet he take not good care, Then soon for his grave he well may prepare. 6 Men marry fair maidens only for love, And some men for gold, old widows will prove. 7 If master be good, I assure you than, It will fall fit out, such master, such man. 8 A proper true maid is worth the having, And who hath a good wife, hath a good thing. 9 This year be provident, wise, and take care, For all things will be scarce and very bare. 10 If thou wilt prosper, and do thy turn well, Then stay yet a little, take my counsel. 11 Few men like to thee, so fortune pretends, Thou shalt have few foes, and many good friends. 12 When he is unconstant, than he looks pae, And his word sure, as an éele by the fail. Frakadit. 1 He speaks as he thinks, and thinks it is true, But better discretion remains in you. 2 If wisely thou live, and look before thee, Then am I sure, envy shall not stir thee. 3 A true hearted friend though he be not rich, Is a rare jewel, make much then of such. 4 He is a true tyrant, what so he be, That bereaves a man's goods dishonestly. 5 Be not too quick your journey to begin, Lest hast make a pitfall, & you step therein. 6 He is often sickly, ill, pale, and wan, And yet he shall live a very old man. 7 Her that thou now lovest, will not be had, Yet very shortly thy turn shall be sped. 8 Take not this servant, be ruled by me, For sure he and you will never agree. 9 This man to melancholy is so rife, That he shall choose a solitary life. 10 Of corn and wine shall be small store this year, And so both are like to be very dear. 11 This judge is disdainful, cruel and stern, And too impatient rightly to discern. 12 Thou must with patience endure thy losses, For fortune hath pointed thee many crosses. Banchulitori. 1 Fellow thy fortunes, and be not in doubt, For all things to the best shall fall well out. 2 Though he speak merrily, yet he speaks true, And all that he saith, concerneth you. 3 Be not disturbed, but courageous still, For all their malice shall do you no ill. 4 A rich friend is good to help at a need, And a poor friend is good, & hath more speed. 5 He that is come of the true royal blood, Must needs love the King, and wish him all good. 6 And if it be far then go not the same, If near for thy good, then go on God's name. 7 By his constitution he should live long, If by his misdiet he do not wrong. 8 With as great content as he can require, He shall obtain his love, and hearts desire. 9 For to have him according to thy mind, Inquire what countryman he is by kind. 10 His most desire is a good house to hold, And to live in credit with young and old. 11 For all kind of fruit, corn, herbs, and peason, This year is like to be a good season. 12 This man's justice is strait, upright, and true, The rich man's own, and the poor man's due. Gormy. 1 This judge is wild by my estimation, Cruel, unjust, and full of indignation, 2 Venture thou nothing for it shall be lost, Or foolishly misspent, when 'tis at the most. 3 He tells not all, but the most doth conceal, For love will not let him the truth reveal. 4 Walk thou uprightly, and step not awry, For some in malice watch faults to espy. 5 The benefit by a poor friend is small, but by a rich miser is none at all. 6 'Tis a great joy to have such a King, That knows what belongs to good governing. 7 Go when that thou wilt, the planets agree, That thou shalt return with prosperity. 8 He shall feel the pains of most cruel death, By strength of his youth, in parting with breath. 9 To make stay it were great folly certain, Except in the place where you shall be ta'en. 10 A Kentish man will be good and serve long, But take heed in th'end he do thee no wrong. 11 Never expect in him virtue at all, For his good conditions are very small. 12 Make store of corn and wine this present year, For they are like to be scarce and very dear. Quatillorety. 1 Of flesh and corn this year will be plenty, But Spice and Tobacco will be dainty. 2 This judge of himself is gentle and good, Except be sometime in his angry mood. 3 Thou shalt have no harm, nor no loss thereby, If thou pretend truth, and deal uprightly. 4 Let not by all means to try and prove him, Yet the more he swears, the less believe him. 5 I marvel of this man, that envieth none, Also of enemies he hath not one. 6 None can esteem the worth of poor men's love. Till by some Just cause, their strengths thou do prove. 7 Of rash common people the sudden strength, Doth prove barbarous, and unhuman at length. 8 The time is not good, nor yet will not be, To begin thy journey, believe thou me. 9 He shall live and last, so old out of doubt, That like to a candle he shall go out. 10 To tell thee it grieves me, thou shalt not obtain, To get the thing thou hast sought with such pain. 11 In all places some good servants there be, Yet to get a good one 'tis hard you see. 12 This child is marked with a fortunate sign, To be amorous, pleasant, and very fine. Permusbecuoch. 1 This child doth put me in very good mind, That he shall love virtue, and learning by kind. 2 Oil, wine, and corn, as to me doth appear, Shall be great plenty, and good cheap this year 3 This judge is wise, but 'tis for his own good, Given to lucre and a bribing mood. 4 Fortune determines, as she doth me tell, That thou shalt gain by this thing very well. 5 Believe what he says, for this I am sure, That to tell a lie, he will not endure. 6 There is a huge great number of thy foes, That have plotted against thee God he knows. 7 Those that be poor, and love thee but for gain, If thou be not frank will not long remain. 8 Sometimes princes sons of the Royal blood, Not like their fathers prove upright and good. 9 It is now high time for thee to sojourn, If thou intent soon with joy to return. 10 Though he be young and live delicately, Yet by surfeit he shall die suddenly. 11 Thy enterprise is far for thee to high, Therefore good-night, thou shalt it not come ni 12 This servant that's brought thee do well peruse, And look ere you leap, 'tis cunning to choose. Darchach. 1 They may well of happiness brag and vaunt, That are attended with a good servant. 2 This child to wickedness shall be given, And from his pleasure by no means driven. 3 This yeetes will be plenty of all that is green, And in such abundance as hath not been seen. 4 This judge is upright, and doth no man wrong, And therefore too honest, to live here long. 5 This thing be sure will prove profitable, And to thy content be honourable. 6 All that which with his mouth he did impart, Assure you yourself it comes from his heart. 7 Carry yourself kind and courteous to all, So shall you be beloved of great and small. 8 Not to dissemble, so it is deemed, The rich in this world are best esteemed. 9 The people by Law do subject remain, And so shall by Law, have a King to reign. 10 For one day make stay, 'tis small that you borrow, The time is not much to stay till to morrow. 11 You know he would live so long as he can, And then he shall die a very old man. 12 What thy heart hath chosen that thou shalt have, And what can a man more in this world crave. Hancysibathe. 1 Your heart in a good place hath made his choice, Which you shall obtain, and at length rejoice. 2 'Tis unpossible, and do what you can, To serve yourself, and be without a man. 3 This man was never good, yet egg nor bird, But still false of his heart, fingers and word. 4 Those that travel, and long journeys do make, Are like to pay dear for what they do take. 5 This judge he is wise, learned, and well red, And yet he is oft, by affection led. 6 Be not a blab, but keep quiet and still, And thou shalt have profit, thy purse to fill. 7 He speaks very much, but silly God wots, For you know that a fools boult is soon shot. 8 Let them rather spite, then pity me ill, The fox fares then best when they curse him still. 9 Of times the poorest sort do love the best, For riches breed debate, and make unrest. 10 The election is good and lowable, In choosing a man wise and capable. 11 If now thou withdraw thyself far away, It will be shame and discredit for aye. 12 Young and old, all must pack and so away, Never ask where, nor inquire the day. Marchale. 1 It is great pity, do all what they can, In prime of youth, he shall die a young man. 2 Be thou not love sick, nor hurt not thy life, Thou never shalt get her to be thy wife. 3 If he serve thee well, then love thou him well, If ill, then let him go to the great devil. 4 All his pleasure, pastime, delight, and brags, Is to be still tossing among his bags. 5 All kind of victual shall good cheap remain, If they be not transported this year into Spain. 6 This damnable judge is most covetous, And in hope of honour, most ambitious. 7 If he go on with his foolish pretence, He shall get nought, but be at great expense. 8 Do you not believe this clattering fellow, For he will lie, and his brain is but shallow. 9 He that thou makest to be thy greatest friend, Is thy deadliest foe, as will prove in th'end. 10 Want bats courage, so there's no affinity, To any purpose twixt love and amity. 11 Heirs hath been wanting, as seen so before, But election lasteth for evermore. 12 You may travel safe, and go where you please, Without all danger or any disease. Syoych. 1 Begin your voyage so soon as you can, You shall well perform it to your great gain. 2 He shall be happy, death shall be exiled, He shall not die, till he be twice a child. 3 What thou dost desire thou shalt obtain, If providently you follow amain. 4 If you mean a servant to entertain, Prove if he use or no to lie and feign. 5 Such good gifts by nature in him shall be, That he shall love virtue and honesty. 6 Of fruits there shall be store, corn shall be small, And wine shall be dear, but grass none at all. 7 This shall be courteous, soft, and very kind, And bear to all a reasonable mind. 8 Thou dost so warily thy things dispose, That it is unpossible thou shouldest lose. 9 This man is of credit in all that he doth, Indeed and in word he speaketh the truth. 10 Fortune hath favoured him so often and much, That none doth now envy him, though he be rich. 11 Deal not with the rich, his wrath is thunder, For 'tis only gold that can work wonder. 12 The king that by succession gains the crown, Is hardly removed, and worse put down. Sormilitat. 1 To make a realm flourish in union, There is no succession like a king's son. 2 If you will travel your pretended way, Then let me entreat you awhile to stay. 3 It is decreed to tell you I am bold, Your skin it shall never wax wrinkled old. 4 Let love a love, for so it is better, Trouble not thyself, since thou canst not get her. 5 For to serve well, and so loyal to be, 'Tis an ill encounter, a priest to see. 6 Bear up hard rumour, look well to your tackle, For the world and the flesh shall be your obstacle. 7 This same strange year, oats, hay, grass, and cattle, Shall hardly be bought, and much dearer sell. 8 This judge is unconstant, and so unfit, For only to gain he employs his wit. 9 Do what thou wilt, it is all labour lost, It will be thy hindrance, and to thy cost. 10 Let him talk on, his words are no Gospel, Scarce in a hundred one true he doth tell. 11 Let him take heed, be wise and spare no toil, Lest in the end, his foes give him the foil. 12 An honest, loving, true, though a poor friend, Is better far than a covetous fiend. Emplichil. 1 A rich man's love is like to fortune's wheel, Sometimes at the heart, and then at the heel. 2 he'll be a good husband, and take great care, That lives in hope to be his masters heir. 3 Look ere you leap, ere that danger gins, But leap ere you look, then break both your shins. 4 This shall sure live well until he be old, Except in his youth he be over bold. 5 Let the malicious fret out their fill, In spite of them all thou shalt have thy will. 6 'Twill be no service, nor stand thee in stead, To keep a puritan, at board and bed. 7 He loves with lasses to jest and to mock, I think he was leapt in his mother's smock. 8 All things this year will be reasonable, Because the time hath been so seasonable. 9 This judge he is true and not treacherous, Yet strangely given to be covetous. 10 If that to another thou dost none ill, Thy own occasions will fall out well. 11 Think not that to thee for all his fair shows, He speaks the one half of all that he knows. 12 Think you are no Saint that you can live so, That malice and hate shall work you no woe. Ortubeus. 1 Whom most you invite to table daily, Is your greatest foe and worst enemy. 2 True hearted love hath at all no regard, To poverty, riches, bribes, or reward. 3 The elected King bears a good mind, To keep all strait, and each thing in his kind. 4 If that your travel, you wisely employ, You shall then return with comfort and joy. 5 Let him then at no time a good guard lack, For death is ready and stands at his back. 6 Although thou obtain not thy whole content, Yet shalt thou have well and sufficient. 7 If thou wilt be served fit to thy mind, Then from the country some pretty boy find. 8 He shall with a most zealous conscience, Love virtue, learning, and all good science. 9 This is like to be a most pleasant year, All things shall be good cheap, and nothing dear. 10 This covetous judge is a dangerous man, And very hard to please do what you can. 11 If concerning this cause you govern well, Your gain shall be great, thus much I can tell. 12 He hath a tongue light, quick, nimble and brief, And goes as fast as 'twere an Aspen leaf. Dabrazulit. 1 It shall be difficult to bring to pass, In such a sort as he pretends the case. 2 Mark him well, as he goes from the stable, And you shall see if he will be profitable. 3 Take thou now in hand any kind of thing, For now thou hast got Fortune in a string. 4 He shall have the credit he doth desire, If that too proudly he do not aspire. 5 He will very hardly return again, For by a false pirate he shall be ta'en. 6 He shall sure die, as it is supposed, Within his own house as he is enclosed. 7 These two by their quarreling shall bewray, Great ill in Bawdry, and most filthy play. 8 By thy good service and laborious pain, Thou shalt great profit and reward obtain. 9 She shall be solemn as a corpse pined, And wholly to religion inclined. 10 Begin nothing yet thou wouldst to pass bring, For know there is a fit time for all thing. 11 This judge by injustice although he seem grave, Shall to his ruin many enemies have. 12 The thing thou hast lent, as I can persever, Thou never art like again to recover. Menhedach. 1 What thou hast lent out, be not afraid, It shall be again most thankfully paid. 2 His enterprise he shall well bring to pass, And perform it well in every case. 3 Be not too forward in this horse buying, For a scurvy jade is but a bridling. 4 Now Fortune gins to favour thy state, And further the thing thou wouldst be at. 5 Leave the world and transitory trouble, For all her vanities are as a bubble. 6 Observe not the wind for the fair wether, She shall prosperously sail and safe come hither. 7 To have still frequented ill company, He shall all comfortless in the fields die. 8 These two new married shall live well and love, Observing each other like turtle dove. 9 Thou art like in service to end thy days, For Fortune favoureth not well thy ways. 10 She shall be an housewife beyond all notch, For in a country there shall not be such. 11 Be not so hasty, for that is a fault, Your money is sure, soft fire makes sweet malt. 12 He shall generally beloved well be, Because all men perceive his honesty. Musach. 1 His haughty pride it shall so high surmount, He shall be hated, and of no account. 2 What thou didst lend, the party would render, He would feign if poverty did not hinder. 3 He shall not do the thing he would so feign, The cost will be more than he can maintain. 4 Of this horse can no good service be made, For he is I see a very old jade. 5 Before that you depart, by my consent, Look well about you for fear you repent. 6 The more cost the more credit, but what than, he's in an ill case, that is a poor man. 7 This ship is in danger, being so tossed, As a thousand to one she will be lost. 8 Take you no care, when or where you shall die, For all is God's earth wherein you must lie. 9 Your good man will be doing he cannot hold, To strike with the scabbard you may then be bold. 10 By his good service the world shall it see, He will get liberty and be made free. 11 He shall be apt on ballets to look, Then to sing good things out of a Psalm book. 12 To undertake oft, so difficult and hard, The time is yet not fit nor well prepared. Godibell. 1 No season can thee a better time yield, If that for thy pleasure thou mean to build. 2 He shall be gentle, soft, and tractable, And to all good things agreeable. 3 He hath a right good will, the debt to pay, But a man can do no more than he may. 4 It shall effect with expedition, And as he doth wish it shall be done. 5 Take this horse if any you mean to buy, For a better is not in a country. 6 She loves thee well, therefore thou mayest choose her, I mean to marry, but not to abuse her. 7 He meets with fortune in her chiefest prime, For he shall rise great in very short time. 8 The ship with fair wind sails homeward amain. And shall bring her owners great profit and gain. 9 As he desireth even there he shall die, And in the same place his body shall lie. 10 Their many sweet babes, as time will approve, Shall be the sure gauges of their true love. 11 He will by his service more profit gain, Then he doth expect, for all his great pain. 12 How modest soever with her 'tis carried, I know the lass longs till she be married. Cahdalcohd. 1 This grave girl, I believe ere all be done, Will prove so religious as to turn nun. 2 Begin not thy building I pray thee yet, For neither the time nor season proves fit. 3 This is a why not, like an old bear unbaited, For he lives 'mongst men neither loved nor hated. 4 Look what you lent, shall royally be paid, And for your kindness amends shall be made. 5 He shall now perform without all delay, Either part or all, so much as he may. 6 Whosoever this horse doth chance to buy, Shall have cause to repent him presently. 7 With speed now fall to it, without delay, Take time while time is, for time will away. 8 Fortune it is said that she stands on a wheel, Turning in a trice the head to the heel. 9 If this same ship to port returneth well, She doth then jasons voyage far excel. 10 The rich of the world they cannot endure, To think of death, though to die they be sure. 11 They are both honest, and both do live well, And those are happy that with them do dwell. 12 It will ere long, so come to pass, To lose thy service for breaking a glass. Alnach. 1 His service shall be so loyal and just, That to great preferment come he needs must. 2 Just from her parents she takes it by kind, To love Bedfordshire sport, you know my mind. 3 You may begin it even when you will, But to stay a while it cannot be ill. 4 Because his justice doth others excel, The commons all do love him very well. 5 What you have lent, you may well bid adieu, The man is ready to borrow anew. 6 He shall most fully obtain his desire, And none shall oppose what he doth require. 7 'Tis an excellent horse, be bold and buy, He shall well earn his price before he die. 8 Now follow thy fortune, if thrive thou wilt, Dismay not, Rome in one day was not built. 9 He that mounts higher than fits his degree, Shall be pointed at, a fool for to be. 10 It is a good ship, stiff sided and strong, And therefore the sea can her not much wrong. 11 It is set down, by thy nativity, That where thou wast borne, there thou shalt die. 12 If their loyalty do long endure, It will be wonder and adventure. Calhdalach. 1 Neither wife nor good man can better be, A better couple did I never see. 2 He served a good master, as now appears plain, By whom he got credit, profit and gain. 3 She is yet very honest, but yet as I feel, she'll learn very soon the trick of the heel. 4 This is an ill day, and a worse hour, To lay the ground work of a happy tower. 5 Let pride then stretch himself never so tall, We see very oft that pride gets a fall. 6 Beware of had I witted, and lend no more, For this is gone, keep well the rest therefore. 7 He may well wish, and still seek thereafter, But yet get just moonshine in the water. 8 Before thou buy him, make sure by trial, For once money paid there's no denial. 9 If thou goest forward with what thou pretends, Thou may'st chance get reproof to make amends. 10 Ambition and avarice in stead of gain, Shall make thee odious & hateful remain. 11 The ship by storms tossing is grown so weak, That she is in danger to sink of a leak. 12 The towns or country, abroad or at home, What need we care where since death spareth none? Albatuyes. 1 Except this man's fortune alter and change, He shall die in a place foreign and strange. 2 I see in the world, for riches and pelf, There is no kindness, but each for himself. 3 Let his service be good, better or worse, He may put his gain in a bottomless purse. 4 His parence he'll obey in all he can, But yet by no means to be a Churchman. 5 To begin thy building in any wise, Another time choose, I thee advise. 6 Some shall love him, and others shall him hate, And some for him shall fall at great debate. 7 Take at all no care, before the time come, For he shall truly pay you the whole some. 8 Those idle thoughts that so come in thy mind, Are like to a weathercock in the wind. 9 This horse is not good, I do him not like, Therefore refuse him, another seek. 10 Inquire no further, nor slack thou no time, For that a good work is always in prime. 11 I do not expect, nor do not think it, That he can rise to any great credit. 12 Among a whole hundred one doth not scape, And therefore I fear, she hath some ill hap. Alfargalamutadam. 1 Take no care, for where so ere he sojourn, He shall in health and safety return. 2 He shall upon his own territory, Forsake and leave this world transitory. 3 A better match for love there cannot be, God send them long life and prosperity. 4 He is gone to service, the which he doth find, More sweeter than freedom to please his mind. 5 This shall be honest, avoiding all strife, Endeavouring still to lead a quiet life. 6 Now thou may'st happily begin to day, And without fear the first foundation lay. 7 For his true nobleness, and great prudence, All men shall have him in great reverence. 8 Lend not to such a one, but save that cost, For how much you lend, so much you have lost. 9 Thou shalt obtain even at thy own leisure, All that thou wouldst, to thy own pleasure. 10 Take the horse they proffer thee now to sell, For where there's a better I know not well. 11 Be not dismayed like a cowardly abject, Though fortune prove worse than thou dost expect. 12 If thou have great friends thou then shalt obtain, For favour not worth doth now a days gain. Albelda. 1 For all his aspiring to mount so high, He may chance come down to base beggary. 2 The ship is now in the great ocean, And in great peril of destruction. 3 In what country thou likest best to live, There thou must also thy last tribute give. 4 The man of a cut loaf that takes a shiver, His wife to an archer shall lend her quiver. 5 By the great service that he doth pretend, He is very like his state for to amend. 6 loves play is pretty, and she loves it well, And better doth like it then I dare tell. 2 Yet stay a small while, and if that you may, And then build to morrow, but not to day. 8 This judge is hated, for of old said it is, A man without mercy of mercy shall miss. 9 Be merry then, for your debt take no care, You shall have it in coin currant and fair. 10 Yes I assure thee that all shall well go, Fortune is pleased to be thy foe's foe. 11 He is of some most notorious vice sped, Which yet is not known, and long hath been hid. 12 Now time and tide do both concur together, Serving to thy will either when or whether. Alfargalmancar. 1 The time seems now to be agreeable, To have Fortune good & favourable. 2 'Tis no great matter that he doth desire, And therefore he's like to have his desire. 3 The ship, her lading, and the company, Shall all come to their port in safety. 4 Death shall have no power until that thou be, In the place of thy birth or Nativity. 5 These two true lovers so faithful they be, That while they both live, they both shall agree. 6 Thy parents leave thee a servant to be, Or else to take what course best liketh thee. 7 This is inclined by true affection, To a good conscience and religion. 8 The month of March will be the very best, To begin thy building if build thou list. 9 He is gentle and of such discretion, That he is loved of every one. 10 It will not be rendered again this year, Except that you buy it at a price dear. 11 Leave off the foolish love thou wouldst be at, Lest that thou repent, when it will be too late. 12 This horse is not good, nor of the best kind, Therefore seek elsewhere another to find. Aalbe. 1 Look well about you and advised be, Before you take this horse be ruled by me. 2 Go now thou mayst, enterprise any thing, For thy Fortune is good and favouring. 3 In pursuit of his Fortunes let him on, For he shall get gold and reputation. 4 The Ship shall sure come, do you not misléeke, But the wind will be contrary this week. 5 If in his country he buried be, It is a great wonder, and strange to me. 6 Concerning the woman I dare not say, But the man is honest every way. 7 To get his liberty I know not how, For friends and fortune will it not allow. 8 'Tis more fitting her disposition, To have a husband then to turn anon. 9 If from my counsel thou wilt not vary, I then thee advise a while to tarry. 10 This judge shall be upright and very just, But in his choler endure him you must. 11 The debt is sure, and in time will be had, With little law, for the party is bad. 12 If thou love credit, and thereof be precise, Then at any hand leave this enterprise. Ican. 1 The time as yet, doth neither fit nor sort, To begin any thing of great import. 2 An evil conscience is ever dismayed, And to hear of death is always afraid. 3 He that from his ill doing abstain will, Shall be sure of good in leaving the ill. 4 Fellow on thy suit this office to gain, For I am most sure thou shalt it obtain. 5 This traveler with great labour and pain, Shall at the last, his wished port obtain. 6 He shall die well because he lived so, For of a good life, there can come no woe. 7 'Twere better a little to hide thy grief, Then to be jealous, and get no relief. 8 There is no doubt, but that heal it will, But if he lance it, it shall him kill. 9 Of all the pleasures that a man can prove, There is not one equal to swéetlipt love. 10 This work doth plainly seem finished to be, But that it was well wrought you may see. 11 This is a Priest that for profit doth seek, But to preach or to teach he is not leek. 12 He would feign pay well but as I suppose, Where nothing is to be had the King must lose. Algarismaris. 1 By his good wit, judgement, and diligence, He shall in brief get of you acquittance. 2 A better season cannot be had, To begin any thing that's good or bad. 3 If that thy life be religious and right, Thy end shall be honour, and death delight. 4 Be you not dismayed, but be of good cheer, Although it fall out a very ill year. 5 Take opportunity, foreslow no time, But follow thy business while it is prime. 6 He shall light on such an unlucky place, That he shall be made a slave very base. 7 Death unto all men is bitter and sour. But unto the wicked it is a worse hour. 8 Be not jealous, nor misdoubt not thy wife, For she shall be true all days of her life. 9 Take kitchen physic for so he shall mend, For the Doctor his drugs are to no end. 10 For all your delights and sports whatsoever, Foreslow not the Church nor preaching never. 11 This house is built strong and substantial, You need not doubt that ever it will fall. 12 This noble prelate of whom you inquire, Is worthy the best seat for his due hire. Alhanhan. 1 If I should speak truth, and tell the verity, He is not worthy of such a dignity. 2 He will be a spend all, mark what I say, He loves to receive but never to pay. 3 This is an ill time that now we are in, With any great work to mell or begin. 4 When once a man is dead, you then shall know, Whether he were beloved, yea or no. 5 Rail not on Fortune, if that it appear, That without some loss thou put off this year. 6 Pursue and follow for he that may best, Shall never refuse to yield thy request. 7 Though that the party be lusty and strong, He will be in danger to die ere long. 8 Fate pretends that on the water thou shalt die, Therefore leave the waters, and walk on the dry. 9 he'll never be served right in his kind, Till he be made Cuckold, this is my mind. 10 He must needs now die, believe you it me, And so after him, the like must all we. 11 It is good to hunt in a pleasant place, And follow the sport with a well mouthed chase. 12 It were not good I think to let it rest, But to repair a little were the best. Icayn. 1 This building hath been very well surveyed, And by a good workman finished and made. 2 He is well worthy of good preferment, For his living so chaste and continent. 3 He hath very good means to render all, But he will not hear, and his wit is small. 4 'Tis now a good time to do a good thing, And therefore attempt to do thy wishing. 5 To live well endeavour and do what you can, And so you shall die a most happy man. 6 Thou hast a good fortune now for this yere, But for all the rest, it doth not appear. 7 Leave thou off this pleasure, for else I am sure, That it is like with cost long to endure. 8 If this traveler had been discreet and wise, He had not begun such an enterprise. 9 Upon thy deathbed remember thou mayst, That there like a candle thy life must waste. 10 If he be jealous, 'tis without cause why, For she ever hath lived most honestly. 11 For this time he shall recover perhaps, But then let him take heed of the relapse. 12 Take thy pleasure be merry and quiet, And above all keep thou a good diet. Aldibran. 1 To relieve thy spirits, and procure ease, Read on some good book that may thy mind please. 2 For such kind of stuff, the work is not ill, And so well may fit a man of his skill. 3 This godless shepherd of all his poor flocks, Will not have the tenth, but all their whole locks. 4 Covetousness hath made his heart so hard, That by no pity it will be repaired. 5 Be persuaded that there is difference, And in hours and days a strong influence. 6 A man most wild, treacherous and subtle, And therefore a most vile end have he will. 7 Before this year be fully at an end, Fortune by misfortune will thee offend. 8 You shall obtain it with little ado, And yet I think you must pay for it too. 9 This traveler I see he will be gone, And come to take his leave of us anon. 19 A valiant heart will much pains endure, Not fearing death or what they can procure. 11 Thy jealousy when once I shall be known, Will procure each to call thee john a drone. 12 This patiented for all his busy care, Had surely need his winding sheet prepare. Charabes. 1 He shall be sound and have his health again, If he will be ruled with a temperate vain. 2 Of all the games for health that used be, Shooting is the best and the most comely. 3 Here is great cost in this building within, And all is lost and scarcely worth a pin. 4 The people may be pleased and content, To have so good a superintendant. 5 If he take counsel and guide well his gear, It will be easy to quit him this year. 6 If for thy pleasure thou wilt aught begin, This is a fit time which now we are in. 7 If with advice his business he decree, It may succeed well for aught I can see. 8 This time will be troublesome, hard and dear, But the recompense shall be the next year. 9 So is thy love in all their hearts planted, That what thou dost sue for shall be granted. 10 This man his business doth wisely carry. And in his doings, he is very wary. 11 When time hath wasted what nature hath fed, He then shall yield, and so die in his bed. 12 'Tis a wrong report and would be dismissed, For his wife is true and very honest. Aldyrach. 1 If he be jealous, it is then her hell, For his wife is honest and loves him well. 2 This sickness so lingering, it will do the deed, Therefore look to it, for so you had needs. 3 The tennis court, football, and the wrestling, Is for young men's health a very good thing. 4 This fair new building, like a painted sheath, Will soon come to ruin and moulder beneath. 5 This paltry prelate, unworthy his place, Were better employed in some other case. 6 As good acquit them, as call such to law, That for a man's money cannot give straw. 7 This hour is not good, therefore refuse, And forbear a while, a better to choose. 8 He is counted happy, and well may swim, That by good means is held up by the chin. 9 This year shall be ill, unconstant, and strange, And every moment subject to change. 10 Ask him now any thing what thou thinkest fit, For sure not denying he shall grant it. 11 'Tis a foul voyage, although a fair wind, That leaves his wife & his children behind. 12 The grave for the quick, it doth serve more fit, Then for the dead that is buried in it. Fundel. 1 When he hath lived a fair old age, than he Shall die, and die to live eternally. 2 Thou dost her great wrong so jealous to be, Which will make her worse, and so cuckold thee. 3 He shall die soon, let them do all their best, And after him too, so shall all the rest. 4 To discourse with maidens it is a pleasure, Take heed you touch not the box of their treasure. 5 Of this house the ending and situation, Is far more stately than the foundation. 6 This prelate's knavery may alter the case, That he may well be thrust out of his place. 7 Although he had wholly the means and power, Yet would he never do his endeavour. 8 Begin nothing now, but take my counsel, If that you do mean to have it go well. 9 'Tis very hard to know by any skill, Whether a man's end shall be good or ill. 10 After all thy weary labour and pain, Fortune shall once make thee happy again. 11 By thy own means thou wilt not obtain it, Except some friend do help thee to gain it. 12 This traveler of whom you so inquire, Shall very soon return as you desire. Algarisma. 1 This traveler, though far he doth sojourn, Yet shall he again most safely return. 2 If thou be pursued, fly and do not yield, And follow wars, for thou must die in field. 3 Believe not reports, which oft are untrue, And so, much wrong doth jealousy ensue. 4 They shall recover, and be sound again, And the better after in health remain. 5 To play at the chess, is a pleasant game, So you can forbear to chafe at the same. 6 I can say nothing, for aught that I see, For I see nothing reproved to be. 7 This party is honest, prudent, and sage, Yet some at him by spite are in a rage. 8 He shall acquit and clear himself of thrall, And royally pay his creditors all. 9 Take my advise, do any thing begin, For the time is good that thou art now in. 10 If thou dost persevere in honesty, Thy life shall be good, and thy end happy. 11 Whether for credit, or profit it be, This is the year shall do good unto thee. 12 The time is not good by my consent, Except you mend it by bribe, or present. Corbaly. 1 If thou dost it pursue courageously, Thou shalt it then obtain assuredly. 2 This traveler may well himself beguile, For he's very like to die in exile. 3 He is like a very strange death to die, Except fortune alter his destiny. 4 Be not toyous, nor of a jealous mind, For so thou shalt trouble and sorrow find. 5 If that with speed remedy be not had, He is in danger, and that very bad. 6 To vault and wrestle, and play at the fence, Doth show a man's courage, valour & fence. 7 As yet where the foundation must be laid, Is not well guided, nor deep enough made. 8 Let him now dissemble all that he can, He is fit for war, than a Churchman. 9 All that he borrows, whatsoever that he say, He ne'er will be able again to pay. 10 To enterprise what now thou dost intend, Shall never prosper, beginning nor end. 11 Oftentimes through false treacherous envy, Men lose their goods and themselves do die. 12 If that in this, fortune thy turn do serve, In some other thing, as far she will swerver. Algar. 1 This according to the revolution, Shall have fortune in good constitution. 2 Rely not on promise or what is said, For than thou art like to be cozened. 3 He undertakes the journey with ill will, Which may well prove a cause his life to spill. 4 He needs must die, and help there shall be none, For his natural course shall not hold on. 5 Be not jealous, but by plain proof truly, For else the whole shame shall redound to thee. 6 He shall recover though it a while stay, And physic must be his readiest way. 7 Those of the best nature and sweetest mind, Are ever the most to music inclined. 8 This work thus ended as now 'tis begun, Will be rich and stately to look upon. 9 Here's want of no wit, or weakness of mind, But all for the worst, being so inclined. 10 He shall pay all without molestation, And live with the rest in good reputation. 11 This is a good time for any to prove, For working effect, if they be in love. 12 Intent well and do well, then good shall be, Or else my judgement deceiveth me. Estiel. 1 Love to do good, to virtue be friend, So shalt thou live well, and make a good end. 2 The more thou takes care thy fortune to know, The more she is cross, and oft proveth slow. 3 Be bold to attempt and make thy request, And all shall fall out to thee for the best. 4 This traveler, he shall be so frugal, That with content, return again he shall. 5 Leave worldly care, and covetousness fly, Lest thou leave all, and so suddenly die. 6 Be not so jealous to give thy wife blame, Lest that in the end thou do reap the shame. 7 Never expect thou long to abide it, Except wisely thou do better guide it. 8 At dice and at cards a gamester to be, Is fit for fools that are of no degree. 9 This work is well wrought, and with great cunning. And so is like to prove very lasting. 10 This man is learned and of great prudence, Bearing in all things a good conscience. 11 Though he absent himself, yet he will pay, And only a little time you must stay. 12 If that with reason entreat thee I may, Then I advise thee, keep thy house this day. Ramuel. 1 The thing of which you so much do inquire, Will never be finished to your desire. 2 This man's hated, wherefore I cannot tell, But I know that ill will never spoke well. 3 What you expect you shall obatine and get, By a happy hour that shall perform it. 4 Let him do his best, and go where he will, He shall be sure to be talked on still. 5 Make him a cobbler, or carrier of packs, For you may work him as if it were wax. 6 By his melancholy sadness and cold, He shall soon grow grey and seem very old. 7 He shall look more, to get riches and gold, Then in the wars honour a thousand fold. 8 This diseased shall pine do what you can, And till the spring be a very sick man. 9 In stead of employment, give him a bell, For he can neither speak, nor tell message well. 10 His intent is good, what he doth pretend, And being followed, shall have a good end. 11 This is a good priest for tables or lurch, More fit for the pot, then for the Church. 12 He is generally ill beloved of all, For being a miser, and had withal. Amanlis. 1 The thing thou now dost in thy heart pretend, Do follow, for it shall have a good end. 2 He shall be provident for night and day, If voluptuousness bring him not astray. 3 Above the most men and in general, He shall be courteous, wise, and liberal. 4 This enterprise good, it shall not go wrong, But have a good end though that it be long. 5 For special good all men approve him, And as he is, so do all men love him. 6 He may be happy, for what he doth crave, So fortune alotteth that he shall have. 7 Go to the court is best if thou intent, In any good sort thy business to end. 8 In time you shall him a great grand paunch see, And so fit an Abbey lubber to be. 9 He shall have no let but well he may live, So long as his Nature will vigour give. 10 He shall be forward and of a good spirit And all but only for a carpet knight. 11 For health Doctor Diet is your best cure, And by Doctor Quiet you shall be sure. 12 He is of himself, mild, gentle and good, Except with anger they make him stark wood. Alpharis. 1 I ensure thee this messenger is wise, No bragging prater or forger of lies. 2 If thou hast hope of thy suit to be sped, Then take good advice and run not on head. 3 His government shall be upright and true, God grant with us he may long continue. 4 He shall be sparing yet not very scant, But only frugal to keep away want. 5 This business by good friends and industry, May end very well and prosperously. 6 Through faults the world doth so much detect him, That no honest mind can well affect him. 7 It were a great folly to hope too much, Then let it suffice, the matter is such. 8 It is only the wars that must grace thee, For all the residue will deface the. 9 It is contrary to his complexion, To rest and live in contemplation. 10 By his own procure, his life it shall end, In some great fault he justice shall offend. 11 He shall not the wars, or garboils require, But to live quiet shall be his desire. 12 If he take not courage and a good heart, It will be long or ere this sickness part. Berhardus. 1 Whatsoever remedy may be had, This sickness will be long, grievous, and bad. 2 Mistrust him not this messenger is true, And the fittest man could hap to you. 3 Thy enterprise is virtuous and stable, Therefore it shall have an end profitable. 4 His honest virtuous life it shall be such, As he shall prosper and grow very rich. 5 He shall waste much, and yet rest with content, For that he spends shall be honestly spent. 6 Leave off to desire, for it will not be, Nor yet come to good, I assure thee. 7 By loving well, love is gotten with gain, And by doing well, men happy remain. 8 The thing you expect, though long yet at last, You shall enjoy part, so hope well thou mayst. 9 There is in this man no sign of virtue, And therefore no credit to him is due. 10 With all the ill conditions thou seest, He were very fit to be made a Priest. 11 Take heed of wenching for that is the thing, That most shall hinder, and thy conscience sting. 12 As it is expected, so he shall be, Full of great valour and activity. Alachid. 1 This child if it have good education, Will come to be of good reputation. 2 Though that this sickness be grievous and strong, Assure you yourself it shall not last long. 3 I insure you this is a very knave, Therefore let him with you no credit have. 4 You are very venturous, yet take good heed, Lest that you chance make more haste then good speed. 5 A better government there could not be, If he did not covet all he doth see. 6 Of his friends he will get but a small share, And yet of his friends he shall make no spare. 7 If the builder live, the building shall be Performed to an end, most gallantly. 8 Be wary and watch well thy own affairs, For 'tis not like to pass without some cares. 9 The thoughts of an ass, and a foolish mind, Are well as constant as the wavering wind. 10 Stay not at home, but like a lusty blood, Venture abroad, for that must do thee good. 11 And if that he a Churchman should be made, He would soon cast his gown for a new trade. 12 By time, man's time grows short, and so away, In time then think how thou mayst live for aye. Map. 1 By daily excess thy life thou dost spend, and by it dost hasten thee to thy end. 2 Make him rather priest then a man of war, For he can better sing, then fight by far. 3 Take heed of all things, and tell not a lie, For that will live ever and never die. 4 This for money is a covetous wretch, But honestly to live he cares not much. 5 Fellow thy purpose, with might and with main. And it shall end to thy profit and gain. 6 He shall never his office well perform, Except from his covetousness he turn. 7 He shall be near and in devotion so could, That he shall honour no God but his gold. 8 Begin and try your conclusion, It shall never be but a confusion. 9 Thou art so tasty, and captious beside, That all do hate thee, none can thee abide. 10 His hope shall be hopeless, thus much I know, For hope is a fancy, that oft breeds woe. 11 Let him spend his time and go where he will, he'll get no credit, but be a fool still. 12 Let him be sexstone, or clerk at the most, For he would make but a very bad priest. Albothon. 1 The world is his God, and Gold his Mammon, Which he loves better than all Religion. 2 Covetousness will be thy utter fall, And so soon procure thee ruin of all. 3 Now in his youth you may plainly observe, That in the wars, he shall gallantly serve. 4 If he be young, the disease man soon mend, If he old, 'twill languish to the end. 5 He is a messenger loyal and true, Yet something fantastic, I may tell you. 6 Begin thy suit, and follow it with speed, For that thou shalt have it, it is decreed. 7 If wisely thou govern thy words and ways, Thou wilt then get good friends at all assays. 8 Let him alone, for so he will spend it, Always to spare somewhat as God doth send it. 9 This building very soon shall finished be, To the owners great praise, as you shall see. 10 Thou art beloved of great and small, And very well commended of them all. 11 Hope well and have well, for so it shall be, And what thou hopest for shall be given thee. 12 'Tis not likely that good should him betide, That dare not venture from his fire side. Ossturies. 1 Let him wander South and North, East and West, He shall be but a beggar at the best. 2 This shall love better a booty to seek, Then either to learn good Latin or Greek. 3 'Tis surely wrough, ttherefore we have no need, To make more haste than will well prove good speed. 4 He shall be a man exceeding so far, That none shall surpass him in feats of war. 5 This sickness whereof resolved you would be, Is like for to prove a long malady. 6 This messenger bears a good honest face, Yet take good heed he do you no disgrace. 7 Take now my counsel to leave and desist, Lest thou do repent thee, with had I witted. 8 This is a proud prelate most special, And as well learned as none of them all. 9 If he had thousands it were to no end, For all he can get, he doth idly spend. 10 This longsome work as thou dost it pretend, Is not likely yet to come to an end. 11 Thou wilt be so busy that in the end, Thou shalt turn thy friends to be thy unfriend. 12 Thou shalt frustrate of thy desires remain, Yet a good recompense thou shalt obtain. Albeda. 1 If with labour he press among the throng, He shall get what hope hath promised him long. 2 At home and abroad, by sea and by land, He shall still get credit, and great command. 3 Though he be untoward, and of ill birth, Yet he'll be learned and of very good worth. 4 He shall kill himself labouring like a horse, For he wants wit and of himself remorse. 5 This skip-iacke is far better made to dance, Then to lead a battle in Spain or France. 6 If that they do mean his health to procure, Himself must then speedy physic endure. 7 This is a good honest, and a true fellow, And in diligence quick as a swallow. 8 Pursue thy best, it shall succeed thee well, For fortune will help thee, this I can tell. 9 He would command well, and govern aright, And 'twere not for hugging with Venus all night. 10 Of that he hath he spareth not at all, But with great bounty is most liberal. 11 This thing may yet very well ended be, By care, diligence, and good industry. 12 His friends are not from him so far exiled, But if he please, they may be reconciled. Amalia. 1 Thy greatest unfriend that thou hast this day, Is thy nearest allied, mark what I say. 2 Now that I must end towards my farewell, Thou shalt have thy wish, accept what I tell. 3 Seek credit or honour far from this place, For in thy country thou ne'er shalt get grace. 4 This younglings manners doth so well grace him, That it were pity at all to deface him. 5 He that lives uprightly and doth God fear, Need not for deaths coming take any care. 6 He is inclined as well you may see, A cogger and a true coward to be. 7 This sickness to mend, take help of the Cook, For so I do find in th'end of my Book. 8 This messenger being the last of all, Shall prove most true and very loyal. 9 For this enterprise I stand in great doubt, 'Twill have hard success before th'end come out. 10 If wisely he bear himself in this case, It will fall out to his credit and grace. 11 He is more liberal than fits his degree, Since he's come of years his own man to be. 12 Behold with labour my book ends you see, And so must you labour else 'twill not be. FINIS.