Aristotle's Legacy: OR, HIS Golden CABINET of Secrets Opened. IN Five Treatices. 1. The Wheel of Fortune. 2 The Art of Palmistry 3. A Treatise of Moles 4. The Interpreter of Dreams. 5. Observations on Fortunate and Unfortunate days. With many other Secrets and Experiments, never before Published. To which is Added, A Complete Book of RIDDLES. 1. The fortune-teller, or Knowledge of good & bad fortune, by throwing the Dice on the Wheel of Fortune. 2. By Palmistry, as the Lines or Marks in the Hand. 3. By Phisognomy, or the several parts of the Face, and Head; as Eyes, Nose, Chin, Hair, etc. By Metoposcopy, as the several Lines and Marks in the Forehead, and other parts of the Face: With Marks, and sacred Characters, and all other matters, relating to long or short life, Love, Business: The Humours and Dispositions of the Parties, and how they are Inclined. 4. A Treatise of Moles, and their significations, on the Face, or any part of the Body. The like of Dreams and their interpretation; more exact than ever. 5. Observations on Valentine's day, St. Agnes day, and upon the first hearing the Cuckoo, as they particularly relate to Love and Marriage: by which a Maid or Widow may know whether her sweetheart be true or false, in earnest or in jest; when Married, and if Fortunate or Unfortunate, in Wedlock. 6. To know whether a pure Virgin or not: How to make an Enchanted Ring, to make any who wears it, to fall in love with you. 7. Also the best and most powerful Receipt for making Love Powder. To which are Added twenty Merry and Pleasant Riddles, with their Solutions or Explanations: The whole illustrated throughout with Curious Cuts, proper to each particular: Being the best, most exact, and accomplished Book of this Nature. Translated into English by Dr. Borman, Student in Astrology. Licenced according to Order. Printed for J. Blare, at the Looking-Glass on London-Bridge. OF THE Wheel of Fortune. dice faces surrounded by a circle with thirty sequentially numbered divisions, a sun, a new and a full moon, a man, a woman, a kissing couple, and a necklace (?) New Moon full Moon HERE you must Throw to know your FORTUNE, with two Dice; and, as the Number comes up, go to the Figure of Men for Men; and that of Women for Women: Suppose (for Example) you throw two Deuces, go to Number Four, and there you'll find these words: You throw unluckily, she that You would Widow, Unto another gives her Maidenhead. And so proceed in any other throw, and you will find your fortune; and the best Luck comes, throwing in the New or full of the Moon; and when you have thrown, you must not throw again. How to know Good or Bad Fortune to Men, in Love Matters and Business, by Changes on the Dice, in the Wheel of Fortune. (2) SHE will be brown, and of a middle Age; A brisk and lively Wench, I will engage: But in her love, with others you shall share, yet of the main Chance, she will have a care. (3) Dispair not yet, though you in love were crossed; A Fortune comes, Redeeming what is lost; fair she will be, and in her you will find, Though not much wealth, contentment of the mind. (4) You throw unlucky; she that you would Wed, Unto another gives her Maiden head; And if you have her, you will be much crossed, She's peevish, proud, and will be better lost. (5) Lament no more for 〈◊〉 that you does slight, And in one (much be … you) takes delight; The next Y●u Court, will be … prove, and kind; this (if pursued) will still but vex your mind. (6) A luckey throw, the business that's in hand, You shall go through with, and much wealth command, The Lucky Planet Reigned, when you begun it, And you had still lived poor, had you not done it. (7) O for a Jovial Dame your Bed's designed; She ll Gild your Fortune, b her being kind; She will not spend, but thrive by her Amours; And bring (with Horns) much plenty to your stores. (8) think once again, e'er you take it in hand; You do pursue what you don't understand: A Maid you think her, but the Stars say nay; You'll be a Father on your Wedding-day. (9) No more be fearful, it is so decreed, You must go on, and in your love succeed; What though you powerful Rivals have at last, You shall prevail, though'twill not be in haste. (10) Believe not what is said, it is not true, Those that persuade it are no friends to you; They would break off the Match; that is their aim, She honest is, and free from such a blame. (11) Consider well, this is a luckey throw, If your neglecting does not make it low; Pursue your love, or you'll be Circumvented; And than your sloth will be in vain repent. (12) Two Sizes; ah! what shall I say of this? I fear you will your Expectation miss: However, give not over, but love pursue, The blank may turn to them, the Prize to you. Good or bad Fortune 〈◊〉 … en on the Chance of the Dice, in Love and Business, by 〈◊〉 Wheel of Fortune. (12) O Me, a Redhaired Man will be your lot; But he to please You, has a good thing got; You Children will have many, and much pleasure, Then be content without a World of treasure. (11) Well thrown I vow, you now will catch the Fish, For which you Angle, and so long did wish; He sees his Error, and he will be kind; And in your Change, you'll much contentment find. (10) Leave off your whining; cast away your fears; The day comes on, you will dry up Your tears: 'twas your own fault that made you so long stay; You see what's got, by foolish saying nay. (9) Lay all Your Scruples by, for this is he, That must (in spite of all) Your Husband be; What though he is not lovely to the sight, He'll give you (in the Dark) Your heart's delight. (8) Ah me! how Cross a Throw is this? you will not gain The Man you seek, though you pursue with pain; He's a deceiver, and already Wed; He'll leave you when he's Cropped your Maidenhead. (7) Well may you blush, You will not Childless die, Though You in Marriage B●d do never lie; Your too soon yielding, made him false to prove; Had You been coy, you had entailed his Love. (6) This Cast (if you are wise) does promise you, You'll soon be Wooed by one that's and True; But manage well your business, lest you lose, What (to your content) you ought to Choose. (5) What you have took in hand, does promise well, And happy it will be, the Stars foretell; Neglect not then the visits that are made, Lest (by your folly) your good Luck's betrayed. (4) 've not slayed too long, this is the time, Fortune comes to you in her gaudy prime; She flings her favours on you now at last, It flowing comes, when you feared it was passed. (3) Hit upon hit, two cometh at once to Woo, But take the least, the biggest will not do; He will be Kindest, and most Wealthy prove; The other not; he has been oft in love. (2) Deuce take it; what a strange turn up is here? You have yourself been too turned up I fear: It says you are with-Child, and yet I gather, the boy comes, you'll get a kind Father. The whole Art of Palmistry, or telling Fortunes by the Hand; and first of the Hand to be chosen, and the Planets and Signs Governing the parts of it. the palm of a right hand, with several major lines noted and its parts linked to planetary and zodiacal signs BEfore I proceed to particular Prognostics (in Chiromancy or Palmistry) I must tell you the Left hand is the most proper to be impected, because the Heart and Brain has the greater Influence on it; and do this when the Body is in a good Temper, not disturbed by Passions, or over Eating or Drinking; for then the Lines will not appear full, nor in their natural colour: A Hand, when the Lines are broken, or much worn by hard labour, cannot be well inspected, to make a true Judgement. As for the Planetary Rule in the Hand; Venus governs the Thumb, Jupiter the Forefinger, Saturn the longest or middle Finger, the Sun the third Finger, Mercury the little Finger, the Brawn of the Hand is governed by the Moon, and the Hollow or plain bp Mars, and so the little Mounts or Rise under each Finger, and the Ball of the Thumb, and the outside Brawn, are under the respective Planets, that Govern the Fingers, Thumb, etc. The several lines of the Hand, by which a True Judgement (in telling Fortunes) must be made. the palm of a right hand, with several major lines and features noted THE most significant in Palmistry, are thus described, viz. The Line of Life reaches from the Wrist, almost to the Root of the Forefinger, the Table Line is in the middle, or Table of the Hand, and in some Hands runs along the four Mounts, participating of the Influence, of the respective Planets Governing them; the middle line running cross the Hand, and sometimes Obliquely it takes its beginning at the Rising of the Forefinger, near the line of life, ending at the Mount of the Moon. The line of the Brain, usually called the Liver line, reaches to the Table line, making a Triangle, thus ▵. The Girdle of Venus gins near the Joint of the little Finger, & ends between the forefinger, & middle-Finger; the line of Death, or great Misfortunes, when it appears plain, as a Counter-line to the line of life; and therefore is called its Sister line, ending as it ends; the percussion is between the Mount of Venus, and that of the Moon; the Wrist lines, commonly called Rescetta, are no other than those Joints that part the Hand. Fortune, Good or Bad, known by the Lines, and other Marks and Characters, in the Hands of Men, Women, and Children. two right hand palms, marked by various lines, shapes, and symbols HAving given you an inspection of the Planets governing th● 〈◊〉, and of the Lines of the Hand, I come now to give you a true Judgement upon them, as to Good or Bad Fortune, thereby signified to the Party, as they are more or less Significant in themselves, or what other matters attend them. When the Line of Life is fair, well proportioned, coloured, and disposed, it denotes a quiet and peaceable Life, fortunate, and Healthful; but if Crosses or Stars happen on it, the contrary is threatened: if a double Line of life appear, it promises long Life, advancement to Honour, and success in weighty Affairs in Men, in Women much Love, increase of Children, and great Felicity in Marriage Three Stars appearing in this Line, it threatens the party shall fall into many Disgraces and troubles by envy and falsehood. Three Crosses, appearing, denotes misfortunes in Love, and much mischief thereby; when Lines come from the mount of Venus, and cut the Line of Life, it denotes the Party Unfortunate in Love or Business, and threatens him or her with sudden Death: if near the Ligament of the Thumb, a Woman have two Croses, they Crossing the upper part of the Line of Life, it denotes her to be Unchaste, very immodest, and Lustful, if the Line of Life cross or twist with the table-line, than Honour and Riches are promised together, with the love and Favour of Great Ones: if the table-line be broad, and of a lively colour, it shows health, a contented mind, and the party Courageous and Successful: if there be Crosses in the table-Line, towards the little finger, they denote the party subject to much Sickness, and often troubled in Mind: if this Line he forked at the End, extending towards the mount of Jupiter, it denotes the party shall get Riches; but by Fraud and Deceit, be full of Doubts, Fears, and Jealousies, and lead a wearysom Life: if this table-line be crooked, it denotes the party in danger of Life, by some Furious beast, or Person Distracted, or disordered by drinking: if there be two Crosses upon the table-line, it promises promotion by Learning: if on this line three stops; as thus ... be found, they denote the Party Prudent, and rising to great preferment, by good conduct, in managing weighty Affairs: in the middle or Natural Line, which above the rest has a Communication with the Vital Parts, has any Crosses on it; it denotes Riches to the Party; but that he or she is of a covetous sordid temper. As many Lines as are between the middle line, and the Thumb-line; denote to some, many Sicknesses, and Casualties; and yet the party escape with life. If a Cross branch from the Table-Line it denotes the party much addicted to Devotion, virtuously ●●clined, and rising thereby to great promotion. The Middle-line cutting in two, and soon discontinuing, of a pale colour; denotes the displeasure of princes, and by offending them, Death, or sharp imprisonment will ensue: if the Line called the Girdle of Venus, happen to be Dissected, or divided near the Forefinger, it denotes the party much given to Lustful desires, that will prove Ruinous in the End: if the Sanctions be under the Middle finger, it endangers life, by evil courses taken, to satisfy unlawful pleasure. Sacred Characters, Marks, or Letters in the Hand, Relating to good or bad Fortune, in Men, Women, or Children. THere are many letters often form in the hand, called, Sacred Characters; and of these I shall speak briefly, as they Relate to good or bad Fortune; an A found between the Mount of the Moon, and the hollow of the hand, denotes Sickness and Losses; but if it appears towards the Mount of Venus, it denotes happy Marriages, Joy, and Prosperity: if a T be on the Mount of Venus, it denotes success in love Affairs; but if it comes so low as to cut the line of life, than it denotes crosses and misfortunes in love, and much mischief: A P on the ball of the palm of a right hand, its lines and features marked by letters and numbers the Thumb denotes Honour and Preferment; a Q in the Angle or Hollow, many Marriages: an X Vexation and Trouble. Phisognomy, or good and bad ●ortune, told by the Lines of the ●ace; and first of the Planets, and governing Signs. PHysognomy, as to the Lines of the face, and other Remarkable things in it, under the influence of the Planets and Signs, that Govern the Parts of the Body, are mainly significant, as to knowing good or bad fortune, in Men or Women; whereby one may, as it were, Read men and women, and understand by the outward parts, their manners, inclinations, and intellectual faculties; as well as what shall befall them in the progress of their Li●es: for the face, etc. is under the Government, and Dominion of the Planets. Thus the forehead is governed by Mars; the right Eye by Sol; the left by the Moon; the Right Ear by Jupiter; the Left by Saturn, the Nose by Venus; and the Mouth by Mercury: As for the signs of the Zodiac, Cancer governs the height of the Forehead, Leo the right two male faces, one with its features marked with planetary signs, the other with zodiacal signs Eyebrow; Virgo the right Cheek; Libra the right Ear; Scorpio the Nose; Sagitarius the right Eye, Capricorn the Chin; Aquarius the left Eye; Pisces the left Cheek; A●ies the left Ear; Taurus the middle Forehead. Good or Bad Fortune known by the Eyes, Nose Mouth, Ears, etc. of Men or Women. LArge Eyes, denotes the party stout and Courageous, but Deceitful, and of a Quarrelsome humour. Eyes party colour, denotes a Woman much given a male and a female face with exaggerated forehead lines to Love, but instable and Unconstant. Greenish little Eyes, standing inward, denotes wisdom and Councils, Fortunate in success, etc. A large Nose, much hanging down, denotes Covetousness. A round Nose at the extremities 〈◊〉 small Nostrils, denotes, in a Man Pride and incredulity; in a Woman, much given to Love and lust. A red Nose, naturally so, denotes a Contentious Turbulent, and Quarrelsome Person If in a female the Gristle of the Nose seem to part from the Bone▪ or to be dinted at the end, she hath (undoubtedly) lost her Virginity. A great Mouth, standing unseemly wide, denotes the party foolish, but a great babbler, and Devulger of false stories, delighting to make Mischief. A little Mouth, well proportioned, denotes the party wise, peaceable, loving and chaste. The Ears large and thick, denotes a defect in Memory, and foolish: little and thin the contrary: A fleshy Face denotes a merry cheerful person: A thin lean one, a wise, but malicious, and covetous Person. Good or bad Fortune known by the Hair, Chin, and Eyebrows, of Man or Woman. THE Hair of the Head thick and soft, denotes a man of an Affable mild Temper. Curled, harsh black hair, denotes the Party boisterous, rough, and much given to anger. Golden hair, denotes the party treacherous, and covetous; Red Hair, inclining to black, wise, but crafty and subtle in mischief. A Chasenut coloured hair, signifies the party of fair condition, mild, & well disposed two faces with exaggerated forehead lines Sudden baldness in youth, denotes poverty. A long Chin, denotes a woman turbulent and vexatious; and a Man lecherous and foolish. A little Chin, denotes malice, fraud, and despite: A round Chin, denotes a Man effeminate, yet haughty and proud. A square Chin denotes great courage, and agility of Body; A dimpled Chin, roundish, or a little oval, denotes the party loving, affable, and of a good temper. A lean wrinkled Chin, denotes the party unfit for Marriage Duties. Fine little Eyebrows, denotes affability, love, and constancy; bending and over hanging Brows, the contrary: Eyebrows short and narrow, denotes the Party of a soft pliable Temper. Eyelids long, with long-hair, denotes the party clownish, and morross, yet of great ability of parts. 〈◊〉 and Bad Fortune known by the Li●es, Marks, and other Significations in the Forehead, and other parts of the Faces of Men ●●d Women. LInes in the Face or Forehead, are exceeding significant, in matter of Fortune. Three strait Lines, without any Section or Division, denotes the Party very prosperous A Circle in the Line that passes crooked, through the Forehead, denotes loss, and much trouble and disgrace. A crooked line between two three faces with exaggerated forehead lines strait Lines, denotes the party fortunate. A crooked Line, with a strait line above it, denotes the party shall be Rich, but it will be gained by fraud and overreaching. Two lines crossing the forehead, wavering in and out thus ♒ threatens the party to be in peril of life, by water. Two lines bending arch-wise over the E●e-brows; one of them crossed with a cross, or three short lines in a length, in the extremity of the forehead, denotes the party to be good Natured, and to get Riches by Marriages. A cross directly in the middle of the forehead, with s●a●●●●ing lines above it, threatens the party with Violent death: four half lines, or lines that are not met in the middle of the forehead, with a full line over them, crossed by two Sections, denotes loss and affliction. A Star in the forehead, denotes great preferment. Dreams, as they tend to good or bad Fortune, with their interpretations. DReam, (though some very ignorant in such rare misteries, have slighted them) are ●by the ●ages, and wise men of all Ages very significant; and that the S●ul, wh●n the B●dy Reposes, being discumbred from gross and weighty Cares; for the fl●sh (by this Mysterious way) Confabulates, or Converses with Spirits or Angels, who bring to its Knowledge, future Events, very strange and wonderful as in Scripture we find it in Pharoahs', Nebuch●dnezzers, and others Dreams, that exactly come to pass, according to their Interpretation: But not to prolong the Matter, I proceed (by the Rules of Art) to give the interpretation of Dreams. To Dream one is flying in the Air, promises hasty news, To Dream one Swims with pleasures in a tossing water, denotes overcoming some difficult matter you have in hand. To Dream you hear Birds Sing Melodiously, betokens Joy, and to the Sick Recovery. To Dream one presents you with a Gold Ring, and pulls it on your Finger, foreshews speedy Marriage. To Dream you are dancing in Jolly a group of people pointing at two floating heads? Company, signifies mu●h Joy and mirth. To dream some Furious Beast pursues, and you cannot avoid it, betokens your Enemy's will prevail against you. To dream you are stung or bitten by serpent's or infects, denotes mischief, to come from malicious and private Enemy's. To dream you meet a Lion and he fawns on you denotes the Favour of great ones To dream one is in a Field of standing Corn, denotes prosperity. To dream you meet a black Coffin, with Mourners, denotes the death of some Friend. To dream one fights, & overcomes, denotes success in what you are contending for, or escap●ing dangers that threaten you. To dream you are washing your hands, and the di●t comes clean off, signifies you shall perform some great Enterprise. To dream a Friend is dead, denotes he or she is well. To dream your Eyes or Teeth fall out, denotes, Sickness, or death of Children, or some intimate friend, or near Relation. To dream one's shoes falls off, or are old & torn, denotes poverty and distress To dream a horse runs away with you, denotes unexpected business, not pleasing to you. To dream a Gold Ring breaks, and falls from your finger, denotes the loss of a Lover, or some dear Friend. To dream you are sailing in a Calm, denotes a peaceable Life; but suddenly overtaken in a Storm, trouble and affliction. To dream of Courting a beautiful Woman, betokens Crosses and Vexation. To dream you put on fine , denotes preferment. To dream you hunt a Hare, but cannot ta●● her, denotes the loss of some matter you are in pursuit of. To Dream you endeavour to fly, and cannot, a giant devil or satyr with a broom and candle dancing inside a circle, surrounded by many dancing people betokens Imprisonment & Restraints. A Virgin Dreaming she is putting on New Garments, denotes an alteration of her condition, by Marriage, to dream of lighted tapors, denotes the party shall be happy in many friends. To Dream of the Chattering of Swallows, denotes Sickness, or other Infirmitys to fall, For a barren woman to Dream she prostitutes herself with one of her own Sex, denotes she shall conceive; but to a Childbearing Woman, it is Miscarriage. To dream you see great fires, is anger or sickness: For lovers To dream they fall out, denotes constancy, and affection: to dream one receives a Letter, denotes love & constancy, or that the party shall have satisfaction in what he desires: to dream one puts on new white Gloves, denotes the Marriage of Friends; but black ones their Death. For a Woman to Dream she is with Child, De●●●es Sorrow, and hard Labour; but to dream she is delivered, the contrary. To dream you see an withered tree, sprouting out, denotes Chilldrens in old age: to dream you are cast away in a Shipwreck, denotes great losses in goods or estate: to dream you see a small spring, grow into a great lake, denotes increase of Riches: to dream of Ribbons, & gay Plumes of Feathers denotes amendment of Fortune. Other Advantageous ways particularly Relating to Love and Marriage, Approved and Successful. a man and woman kiss as another man looks on On Valentine's Day. TAke two Bay leaves, sprinkle them with Rose-water; the Evening of this day, lay them under your pillow, when you go to bed, putting on a clean shift, and turning it the wrong side outwards; and lying down, say, these words softly to yourself. Good Valentine be kind to me, In Dreams let me my true Love see: So crossing your legs, and go to sleep as soon as you can, you will see (in a Dream) the party you are to Marry, come to your bedside, ●●d offer you all modest Kindness, to your ●●eat Contentment. On St. Agne's day. Take a Sprig of Rosemary, and another of Time, sprinkle them with your Urine, thrice; and in the Evening of this day, put one into one shoe, and the other into the other; place your shoes on each side your bed's head, and going to bed say softly to yourself. St. Agnes that's to Lover's kind, Come ease the troubles of my mind. Then take your rest, having said your prayers; when you are asleep you will dream of your lover, and fancy you hear him talk to you of love, looking in the shoes, and attempting to put them on your Feet, with much kindness: If two are desirous of you, they will both appear, and strive who shall do you the best Offices, and the party who overcomes in this, is your lot; for you will perceive the other quickly vanish, sighing and much displeased. Love Observations on first hearing the Cuckoo. When you walk abroad (in the Spring) as soon as you hear the Cuckoo, sit down on a bank, or any convenient place, and pull the Stocking from off your Right leg; and whilst you are doing it, say: May this to me Now Luckey be. then look between your great toes, & you will find a hair which will easily come off; take it, & look well on it, & you will perceive it to be the colour the parties hair you desire; wrap it up it a piece of paper, and keep it ten days carefully, if then it has not changed colour, the party loved will be constant, and you will obtain your desire; but if it do, you are flattered, and will be deceived. Signs of Love, and speedy Marriage; or the contrary, by seeing or meeting divers sorts of Creatures, first in a morning. cupid THese Signs of love and marriage, have been greatly taken notice of in their exact succeeding according to the parties desire. If a Robin-redbreast come fluttering to your window, and sing pleasantly, perching near it, it denotes speedy marriage to the party, and a merry contented life. If a hare sta … 〈…〉 hand, you will have success in love affairs 〈…〉 hand, it denotes you will be crossed and in 〈…〉 Swallows Charter merrily, and Sing in the 〈…〉 it denotes you will have many sweethearts' 〈…〉 at your window, betokens misfortunes 〈…〉 thing you hear in the morning, denotes 〈…〉 a morning, carrying straw in its mouth 〈…〉 married, and very fruitful in Children; 〈…〉 as you walk abroad, denotes much stri … 〈…〉 to know whether a Fem … 〈…〉 TAke Alabaster; a quarter of an o … 〈…〉 steep it in Aqua Vitae, then dry 〈…〉 liquor the party is to drink, contrar … 〈…〉 her not blush, change colour, she ha' … 〈…〉 To make an Enchanted Ring, to cause one to fall in love with you. Get a hollow Ring, steep Goats hair taken from the Beard, steep it in the juice of Night Shade, or Wake Robin, an herb so called, pull it through the Ring, and whoever wears it, it shall cause them to fall in love with you. to make the true Love Powder. Take Ellicumpane, the seeds or flowers Viruine, and the berrys of Mesleto, beat them, when well dried in an Oven, into a fine Powder, give it the party you design upon, a dram in a glass of wine, or other liquors, and it will work wonderful effects to your advantage. Moles on the Face, their signification, as they relate to Good or Bad Fortune in Men, Women, and Children. MOles in the Face particularly, and those in parts of the body, are very significant as to good or bad Fortune. A Mole on on the left side of the forehead, denotes the party shall get Riches by tillage, building and planting. A mole on the right side of the forehead, promises happy contentment of life, a loving state in matrimony, etc. A Mole in the middle of the forehead, denotes the party subject three faces with exaggerated moles 〈…〉 … r side the right temple, denotes to a man increase 〈…〉 … ccess in marriages, and a peaceable life. A Mole 〈…〉 to either Sex, in the first part of their Age; but 〈…〉 … ear the right Eyebrow promises to man or woe … 〈…〉 Reversions, etc. A Mole on the right side a … 〈…〉 and virtuous. A Mole on the left side the face 〈…〉 thwarting, and unexpected crosses. A Mole on 〈…〉 … are, denotes loss in goods & crosses by Children, 〈…〉 … owl on the lower part of the Eyelid, between 〈…〉 … gnifies a man much to be beloved by women, 〈…〉 … enious, Chaste, and Faithful. A Mole on the 〈…〉 ●oman to be generally beloved, but much of … 〈…〉 Nostril, promises a man good success in his 〈…〉 A Mole in the extremity of the Nose, be … 〈…〉 the party, man or woman, lustful, but fruitful in Children; but not extreme long lived. A Mole on the right corner of the mouth, near the Jaw, promises happy days to either Sex, but on the left side unlawful Copulation, and much loss thereby: a mole on the middle of the upper lip, or on the chin, denotes success in love; but no great fortune. Good or Bad Fortune signified by Moles in the Bodies of Men or Women, etc. Adam and Eve and the serpent in the Garden of Eden A Mole on the right arm; denotes Riches and Honour to a man or woman, by great undertake, and happy marriages: a mole on the left arm, under the wrist, denotes the Party to be crossed in his issue, but that he shall attain riches: a mole on the armpit, signifies sickness and hardship by travel: a mole on the right side, and upper part of the breast, denotes the party to increase in wealth, by tillage, and other rural employments: a Mole on the back inclining to the right side, denotes riches and honour, to be gained by the favour of great Men: a Mole on the upper part of the right side the belly, denotes to a Man good fortune in marriages; and to a Woman hopeful Children: a Mole on the left side the breast, threatens a man with disgrace, & loss of friendship, a woman with poverty, neglect, and disregard of her affairs: a Mole on the left side the belly, denotes indifferent good fortune to man or woman: a Mole on the groin, inclining to the right side of the loin, a nude man and woman signifies prosperity, and fortune to man or woman, by marriage, or other ways: a mole appearing on the right or left knee, denotes a person will advantage himself by travel into strange Countries: a mole on the calf of a man's Leg, denotes him exceeding lustful, and desirous of other men's wives, endangering himself; and to a woman, loss of honour, not undeservedly: a mole on the middle of the privy members, denotes great infirmities, and a continuation of troubles to a man; but to a woman, to be beloved, and have many Children: a mole on the right side, somewhat above the lower part of the privy members, declares a man happy in women's love, and to gain much by marriage: A Mole on the right th●●● near the huckle, denotes the party to grow rich, by rural affairs. Two Mol●● answering equally on either side the Gullet, threatens untimely Death. Curious Merry Riddles on sundry matters, to pass away the time in harmless mirth, and witty Recreation. Riddle 1. a knight on horseback Most swift I am, and most I pride, When I submit to others Guide; In bloody Battles oft i'm seen; Since time begun my Race has been. Solution. It is a Horse and his Rider. Riddle 2. a fountain From earth's deep womb, I fetch my treasure, That to Mankind affords much pleasure, Without what is produced by me, Nothing could live, but all must die. Solution, It is a Fountain flowing with Water. Riddle 3. a person sitting in a chair reading a book Though I do contain, They change to thousands in the main; Fair Lady's Court me, and dispute By me, although myself am mute. Solution. It is a Book, in which are but Letters, though multiplied into Millions, and Read by ladies, out of which Arguments are raised, etc. Riddle 4. an insect I in King's Palaces am seen. And Kiss the hand of King and Queen, Sometimes I am, sometimes i'm not, Yet never in of men forgot: I being near, they gather store, But being gone, earth's bare and poor. Solution, This is a Fly that gets away before winter, and in spring or summer returns again. Riddle 5. a flower Though low I am, yet I am fair, Fine I adies me about them wear, They Kiss me, lay me in their Breast, When Gallants are not half so blest. Solution. It is a Pink, or July-Flower, much coveted by ladies. Riddle 6. a kneeling king is crowned by another figure What Fortune gives I wear in state, A little thing does make me great; All do admire me when I wear it, Yet Cares attend all those that bear it. Solution, Is is a Crown on a King's Head. Riddle 7. a flower When my beloved looks on me, Than I always cheerful be; But when it ceases to do so, Drawn in and veiled, I mournful grow. Solution, It is a Marigold, opening in the morning to the Suns rising, but closes at its setting. Riddle 8. a fox Wisest of Creatures Men me call, Though many times they seek my fall, But when they most do Envy me, I then far best and fattest be. Solution, It is a Fox, who, as the old Proverb is, the more he is cursed, the better he fares. Riddle 9 an elephant with a castle on its back I am esteemed, though i'm not fair, Buildings upon my back I bear, in War I terrible am known, And a whole Squardron have o'erthrown. Solution, It is an Elephant, with a Castle on his back. Riddle 10. a salamander What all consumes, best pleases me, I court that from which others flee; Strange thing to tell, unhurt I lie And thrive, where all things else would die. Solution, it is a Salamander bred by a violent heat, and living in fire. Riddle 11. a griffin Both Bird and Beast I am together, Yet separated I am neither, With terror I o'er Cities' fly, And by my fury many dye. Solution, it is a Griffin, the fore part like an Eagle, and the hinder part like a Lyon. Riddle 12. a garden When I my White Robes have put on, My friends from me then all are gone, But when in Green I do appear, They haste with pleasure to draw near. Solution, it is a Garden, the white Robes is its covering with Snow in winter, the Green is pleasantness in Summer to walk in. Riddle 13. a snail Though others waste, and spend their store, I have no means, yet am not poor, By providence I still am fed, And have a House to hid my head. Solution, It is a Snail with her Shell on her back. Riddle 14. a man unlocks a door as a dog (?) watches him What force and strength can scarce get thro'▪ I with a touch you see can do; A many in the street would lie, Were I not to befriend them high. Solution, It is a key, with which a man unlocks the Door to get into the house. Riddle 15. a woman nursing a child on her lap Little and big sits on a stone, Yet once they both of them was one; Of tongues alike they do partake, And yet but one of them can speak. Solution, It is a Mother sitting with her Child in her lap. Riddle 16. a pair of crossed scepters We useless are till took in hand, And then we have a vast Command; No sooner seen but we're adored, And large Protections do afford; We're coveted both far and near, And for us bloody strifes appear. Solution, These are Sceptres in the hands of Monarches, and are much struggled for. Riddle XVII a rooster, with a farmhouse in the background A Bloody Crown upon my head, In Plumes well armed I strike a dread In Noah's Ark our voice was heard. I fight, but wealth I don't regard; I precious Jewels spurn, and would Forsake gold Mines for little food. Solution, It is a Cock with Comb or Crown on his head, his Arms are his Spurs, etc. Riddle XVIII. the sun I View the world in little space, Am always restless changing place; No Food I eat, but by my power, Procure what Millions do devour. Solution, It is the Sun in perpetual Course, whose influence makes all things fruitful. Riddle XIX. a horseshoe Tho' sense and motion in my self there's none, Yet those that have, it metheir safeguard own, Dragging me over hills ●nd mountains sleep, Whilst I with railing st●●●●● a Coil do keep, in swiftest Races and in Warlike deeds, Without my help the bravest seldom speeds. Solution, it is a Horse-shoe, that accompany the Horse, and saves his Feet. Riddle XX. a ship I spread my Wings to foreign Regions fly, Over the Living pass, and yet have I The Living in the Womb, I Thunder bear, Combat with storms, and Elements make war, My going and returning makes some glad; But Losing me, the merriest soon grow sad. Solution, it is a Ship, her Sails are here termed Wings her going over the Living, is the Fish, her men within her her Living, her thunder her Guns. 〈…〉 Reader, I have made all as plain and easy as may be, these 〈…〉 … ing to the placing of the Cuts, to which they answer, 〈…〉 … not mismatch them: So not doubting this Book take 〈…〉 ●lease you. FINIS.