THE High Dutch Fortune-teller: WHEREIN All those Questions relating to the several States, Conditions and Occasions of human Life, are fully resolved and answered, according to the Rules of Art used by the Ancient and Famous Egyptian Magi, or Wise Men and Philosophers.  
To which is added, A Judical Account of Phisognomy and Palmistry; as it was Practised by the Ancient Egyptians,( from whom the same was originally d●rived) showing a Person's good or bad Fortune, by the Lines and Marks that are found in the Face and Hands, &c.  
The whole being more Correct, than any thing of this Nature hitherto Published.  
licenced and entered according to Order.  
 
London: Printed by and for W. only; and are to be sold by the Booksellers.   

The Explanation of the First Part, to be thrown with Dice.  
I Have stated in this Book, under twelve proper Heads, such Questions as are very pleasing and agreeable to either Sex, and ought to be considered, not only for Pleasure but Advantage; and these are governed by twelve celestial Signs, referring you to twelve Sages, who were great Astrologers and Philosophers in their time, to Resolve what you Demand; and under each of them you will find it in plain Words, without any dark or obscure Figures, and these they are: 

1. Success, or the contrary relating to Marriage. Go to ptolemy.  
2. Friendship contracted, whether real or not. Go to Cornelius Agrippa.  
3. Good and bad Success in Affairs and Matters of Life. Go to Socrates.  
4 Whether you shall have the Party desired, and when. Go to Plato.  
5 pretensions of Love, whether real or not. Go to Aristotle.  
6. Whether you shall obtain your Wish or not. Go to Parinesius.  
7. How many Husbands or Wives a Party shall have. Go to Xenophon.  
8. Whether y●u shall have Children, and whether Boys or Girls. Go to Seneca.  
9. A Friend absent, if in health, and when return. Go to Trismigestus.  
10. Whether it is proper to mary or forbear it. Go to Xenocrates.  
11. Whether your Affairs shall be prosperous, and by what means you will best thrive. Go to Albertus Magnus.  
12. The Party described you are to mary. Go to Ximenes.    
Now to know this; look on the Figure in the Front, when you have stated your Question, and cast your Dice, suppose you throw 6 with two Dice, and you desire to know your Success in Marriage, as the first Question, which directs you to ptolemy; look into his Resolves or Answers for 6, and you will find it this: 
Now Mistress, you have thrown well in a trice,  
And are the happy Favourite of the Dice;  
A M●n of Parts and Wealth you soo● shall wed,  
And of a Boy the first year brough●●o bed.   

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12.   
And so according to any other Cast, first proposing any of the Questions upon your twelve Chances on one Die, to fix, and from sl● to twelve, on two.   

The High Dutch, or German Fortune-teller.  

Questions relating to Love and Marriage, resolved according to ptolemy.  

1.  
THe Party loved knows not you are in pain,  
Or else you should not long of it complain;  
Speak freely then your mind, and you will see  
In a few weeks you both will well agree.   

2.  
She is not rich, as you suppose, but yet  
In her a happy Fortune you will get;  
She's chased and virtuous; and with such a Wife,  
The Fates decree a comfortable Life.   

3.  
O now, or never, you will have your mind,  
Here Fortune smiles, the Party will prove kind;  
A while, indeed, you'll at a distance stand,  
But never be upon the losing hand.   

4.  
Come, though a slip there has been by the way,  
She's ne'er the worse, as when you've tried you'll say;  
Her industry amends for that will make;  
Then for one failing do not her forsake.   

5.  
Come Cupid, try thy shaft on this coy Maid,  
She will comply, though now she seems afraid;  
When her first blushes are by time worn out,  
She'll grow familiar, and soon come about.   

6.  
Now, Mistress, you have thrown well in a trice,  
And are the happy Favourite of the dice;  
A Man of Parts and Wealth you soon shall wed,  
And of a Boy the first year brought to bed.   

7.  
It matters not, although he's something old,  
There is, to answer that, good store of Gold:  
You shall go gay, and with what he does leave  
Gain a young Husband that Love's due will give.   

8  
Well, you may think of love, but 'tis not yet,  
The Stars decree you prosperously should hit;  
However, ben't cast down, your lot is fair,  
A●d you'll be married before your last prayer.   

9.  
Well done, I say, the Party that you like,  
Will in a little time the bargain strike;  
Some doubts and fears at present hinders it,  
But those blown bower, what you desire you'll get.   

10.  
Come on, brisk Lover, now's your time to speed,  
But little trouble in it you will need;  
Venus, the Queen of Love, does seem to smile,  
And she no longer will your hopes beguile.   

11.  
There's something in it, but it will not do,  
So you must stay, at least, a Year or two;  
Yet when the circling Sun has run that course,  
Then comes, I take for Better or for Worse.   

12.  
Hold up thy head, though crosses have been many,  
From this time forth you scarce will light of any;  
Riches await you in a marriage State.  
And it comes happy, though it comes but late.    

Questions relating to Friendship resolved, according to Cornelius Agrippa.  

1.  
YOur Friends are few, though of those few you'll find  
They will to you in greatest need be kind:  
Be cautions then, and keep them still in store,  
For these once lost, 'twill hard be to get more.   

2.  
O! trust not those who flatter now, for they  
When a storm comes will leave you and away;  
'tis now for interest that they are so kind:  
Reject them then, and your own business mind.   

3.  
The Party you suspect, you need not fear,  
The Stories all are false that you did hear;  
You safely may repose a confidence,  
And in so doing you'll find no offence.   

4.  
You have decieved been, which makes you doubt  
A true Friend you again cannot find out;  
Muse not so, though many false do prove,  
There's one who bears to you a cordial love.   

5.  
Trust not too soon, before you more have tried,  
Lest when you want this Friendship you're denied;  
And then too late your trust in vain you'll see,  
And blame yourself for your credulity.   

6.  
This offered kindness do not you despise,  
By it you will unto Preferment rise;  
With modesty receive, and never fear  
What others say, there is no danger near.   

7.  
Try once again before you trust too far,  
And of what you have trusted have a care;  
recall it, if you can, until you know  
Whether this Party is a Friend or Foe.   

8.  
No doubt there you will true Friendship have,  
Which never will cease till partend by the grave,  
Death only can undo it, that is plain;  
In the mean while by it you'll reap much gain.   

9.  
This fawning is to try you, have a care  
You be not drawn by it into a snare;  
And when they find no more for them you'll do,  
They'll leave to flatter, and then laugh at you.   

10.  
In your distress you shall find a true Friend,  
One that will stand by you unto the end;  
When Kindred do forsake you, then you'll see  
Your comfort soon will from a Stranger be.   

11.  
Come once more try, though you have lost before,  
There is no danger that loss to restore;  
A Female shall be kinder than a Male,  
By her assistance your cause shall prevail.   

12.  
By Female fraud beware you an't undone,  
Too late discover what you did too soon;  
Much mischief lurks within those smiles you court,  
And you unsafely with the danger sport.    

Questions relating to good or bad Success in Affairs, resolved by Socrates.  

UNhappy fortune in your middle days,  
But yet kind Phebus rules your birth, and says,  
A little time your crooked fate shall mend,  
And prosperous blessings crown you in the end.   

2.  
struggle no more, alas! it is in vain,  
The time's not come you shall your wish obtain;  
Yet such a time there is, and you shall see  
A sudden change, with much prosperity.   

3.  
mildred Jove did rule thy birth, and gives success  
In all you undertake, more or less;  
To riches you shall rise, by ways unthought,  
And shall possess the things you never sought.   

4.  
By marriage shall your fortune much increase,  
But in it I can't promise you much peace;  
Some jars will rise, procured by your Relations,  
Which will be multiplied into vexations.   

5.  
Long life and happy, is decreed for thee,  
Then what if thou shouldst not over handsome be?  
never vex at it, thy Money buys thee love;  
'tis the great wheel which all the rest does move.   

6.  
By industry you labour must to thrive,  
And 'gainst the stream to gain wealth you must strive;  
But being gained, you may sit down at ease,  
Look back with joy on toils that did not please.   

7.  
More c●osses are behind, old Saturn still,  
Who ruled thy birth, makes thee perverse in will;  
Thou dost not heed good councils, therefore know  
For this cause thy Affairs do backward go.   

8.  
Something is promised by the watery Sign,  
Pices does likewise with Aquarius join;  
By Sea-adventures thou art born to thrive,  
Or else in vain for what you wish you strive.   

9.  
Dying Relations shall promote thy state,  
And by what they do leave thou mayst grow great,  
If thy own sol●y hinder not the chance,  
That should thee in a little time advance.   

10.  
Oh! be not hasty in pursuing wealth,  
Thy Mercury says it will be lost by stealth;  
But be contented with a mean estate,  
Strive what thou canst thou never shalt be great.   

11.  
So, 'tis well thrown, a portion is thy lot,  
It brings thee Friends, and pleasure, and what not:  
But yet be wise, that it may thee advance;  
'twas not deserved, but proved the hit of Chance.   

12.  
Ill-luck betides thee, nothing yet will do;  
You must new methods, and new ways pursue,  
Or else he sure you'd find no prosperous gale  
Of Fortune will with full gust spread your sail.    

Whether one shall ma ry the Party desired, and when? resolved by Plato.  

1.  
NOt yet so fast, this Party's not your lot,  
Another has a former promise got;  
Your nuptial-day still at some dist●nce stands,  
'tis with one yet unknown you must join hands.   

2.  
Come, stand no longer out, lest you out-stay  
The time that must alot the happy day;  
Within three Moons, if you would be well sped,  
It is decreed you must yield to be wed.   

3.  
Came not the Party by the other day,  
With whom you willingly could sport and play?  
Yes; blushy not, and it shall be once your lot;  
But yet a while you must not be too hot.   

4.  
Alas! I grieve to think you must long stay,  
And ten to one but always so you may;  
However, Fate may alter this decree,  
But 'twill be some years e're you married be.   

5.  
Nothing so sure as Marriage in a year,  
Though none court you now, yet many will appear  
Desirous of your love, and long to taste  
The pleasures that are stowed beneath your waste.   

6.  
Kindness is not amiss, if you see right,  
For now Love promises you much delight;  
Your year is come, that Venus sets the prise,  
Delay no longer, mary and be wise.   

7.  
To forty odd, I much fear, you will stay,  
'tis so much niceness made you this delay;  
This is not handsome, that not rich, you cry;  
But with more faults you will at last comply.   

8.  
You long have tarried, but 'tis not in vain,  
The thirtieth year is coming on amain;  
In that your lot is cast, then be content,  
And you will not of staying e're repent.   

9.  
Well meant, it has been long, but now indeed,  
All doubts removed, it will be soon agreed;  
A merry Christmas you this year will keep,  
And most contentedly in soft arms sleep.   

10.  
Nothing shall hinder, when nine months are gone,  
Till then contented be to lye alone:  
Or if some slip you make, the knot must be  
deferred to be fast tied till months thrice three.   

11.  
A little longer you are bound to stay,  
But 'tis for one will keep you fine and gay:  
Let it be never said then that you grieve,  
Since by delay you benefits receive.   

12.  
E're five and twenty, though you think it long,  
You shall be wed, and find you have no wrong;  
Whilst many be unhappy in their choice,  
Yours shall be such as will make you rejoice.    

Whether Love be real or not, resolved by Aristotle.  

THe Party that does make this offer,  
Means as he says, then take his proffer;  
And you'll be happy all your Life,  
If you prove a chased loving Wife.   

2.  
No more of this, it will not do,  
'tis all a shame, he does not wooe,  
That he intends at last to wed,  
But 'tis to get your Maiden-head.   

3.  
Believe this matter, for you truly may,  
There is much truth in what your Love does say;  
If little scruples can make you deny,  
I cannot promise when you will comply.   

4.  
Alas! she does but flatter, to see how  
She can your mind to Love's subjection bow:  
Go seek another, let her go, for she  
Dissembles, and will never yield to thee.   

5.  
Behold the eyes, and see they speak  
What from the heart dare not yet break;  
There's true affection lodged within;  
And you whate'er you will may win.   

6.  
I cannot tell now what to say▪  
It doubtful stands, but don't delay,  
Keep up the humour, and you'll see  
Whether it love or friendship be.   

7.  
There's something breeding in the mind,  
And fain a passage thence would find;  
Alas! 'tis love, come never doubt,  
Though now imprisoned 'twill break out.   

8.  
There is another in the way,  
Which makes this trifling and delay;  
Therefore believe not what is said,  
He loves and courts another Maid.   

9  
There is no fear, the matter now is plain,  
If you can love you will be loved again;  
A rub or two there in the way may prove,  
But true kindness will it at last remove.   

10.  
O banter not this pretty Lass, you Knave,  
You of a Wife already make a Slave;  
Would you a ruin pull down on her head;  
She will not have thee though thy Wife were dead.   

11.  
inquire well here, before you go too far,  
Between you and your wish there is a bar;  
Another in your absence came between,  
And his love to you is as it ne'er had been.   

12.  
You will make nothing on't, though you spend time,  
And put off others, loitering for him;  
Call in you● wandering senses, and you'll see  
All these pretences are but flattery.    

Whether you shall obtain what you wish or desire, resolved by Parinesius.  

WHat you desire, at first will be denied,  
But no doubt granted when you thrice have tried;  
Yet wish no more of this kind, lest you fail,  
S●nce many miss where one does e're prevail.   

2.  
There is a prospect that you wish should take,  
But then you must a better interest make;  
You have some Friends to help you in your need,  
And if in this they do't, they're Friends indeed.   

3.  
You wish for one that is for you too high,  
And wish in vain, for she will never comply:  
Therefore withdraw your thoughts; then I do tell  
You'll meet with one you'll live withal as well.   

4.  
There's something in't, I doubt not but 'twill do,  
You wish for one that wishing is for you;  
And when your minds are to each other eased,  
You in your wishes shall be jointly pleased.   

5.  
Alas! No, no, why will you wish to be  
What Fortune, or ●he Fates did never decree?  
Lay by such fond desires, and be more meek,  
You never will obtain what now you seek.   

6.  
'tis a bold thought, which if you will improve,  
In time will raise you to the Lady's love;  
But if your present purpose you neglect,  
No more than what you now enjoy, expect.   

7.  
You have but wished, and Fortune does consent,  
You shall have what you wish to your content:  
No envious star does interpose your bliss,  
But a long scene you'll have of happiness.   

8.  
There was a time you might have had your will,  
But 'tis too late, Time's wheel, that never stands still,  
Has wound up all the bottom of your hope,  
And to renew't there is no further scope.   

9.  
O! this will do, come waver not in mind,  
What you desire to have, at last you'll find:  
Patience is all, till the time comes about,  
Which will be quickly here, I make no doubt.   

10.  
No matter what some say, do not despair,  
Your cause is good, and what you wish stands fair:  
'tis true, some disappointments will be had,  
But those blown over, you'll again be glad.   

11.  
You wish for one who is to Heaven gone,  
One whose long voyage in this World is done;  
Though you knew't not, yet Fortune tells you plain,  
If you wish on, your wishes are in vain.   

12.  
What would you have? Wishes your wish confute,  
Those you think Friends, wish to prevent your svit;  
They labour hard to keep you in low state,  
L●st you should get your own, when you are great.    

How many Husbands or Wives a Party shall have, resolved by Xenophon.  

THe first shall kind and very pleasing be,  
But Fate forbids him long to live with thee:  
Two more succeed, the first of these proves bad,  
The next not like unto the first you had.   

2.  
Thy Wife's but one; by slow consumption thou  
Shalt linger h●re, and so before her go;  
But she thy memory shall keep in mind,  
And for thy sake no second marriage bind.   

3.  
Oh! my young Girl; hark, I will tell you what,  
Thou wilt have Husbands five unto thy lot;  
The last shall lay you in a handsome Grave,  
And spend extravagant whate'er you leave.   

4.  
Two I presage; the first shall handsome be,  
And shall be loved by many besides thee;  
But dying poor, thou mary shall for Wealth,  
And often cuckolded the old Man by stealth.   

5.  
Alas! there's none that I can find for you;  
You have unconstant been, not to a few,  
Which frightens others; wherefore I'm afraid,  
You'll stay too long, and at last die a Maid.   

6.  
How! nine, my Dear: O monstrous, that you can  
Venture on nine, nine Taylors make a Man;  
Perhaps 'tis meant so; One so small as you,  
Certainly with nine Men can never do.   

7.  
Alack, alack, you'll an old Woman wed,  
And have a coughing Granney in your bed,  
Till wearied out; but in some years she'll die;  
And with her wealth a young One you will buy.   

8.  
Why, you would have more than comes to your share,  
And yet of venturing often have a care;  
For like the mouse that nibbles at the cheese,  
If you beware not, you will have a squeeze.   

9.  
Beware a second Match, thought it will come,  
And for your former shrewdness pay you home;  
The first you do use h●rshly, but the last  
You'll fawn on, for all that your bones he'll baste.   

10.  
Come lift your head up, though you are grown stale;  
There's one reserved, never let your courage fail;  
A Man that tosses the steel-bar's your lot,  
An honest tailor you will have, God wot.   

11.  
Hold, hold my Friend; what is it that you do?  
You aim at three, and are to have but two:  
The third must in another wedlock join;  
You'll hear your Neighbour say, He must be mine.   

12.  
Nothing so sure, as this is a good throw,  
Why, Girl, thou shalt in silks and ●attins go;  
But yet the Stars to thee may prove unkind,  
You dying young, your Husband leave behind.    

Whether a Woman shall have Children, and how many, &c. resolved by Seneca.  

A Child within a twelve month you shall have,  
'twill be a Boy as you yourself did crave;  
But being grown, untoward it will prove;  
Then comes a Girl that must possess your love.   

2.  
Two Boys, and a fair Girl is all thy lot,  
The latter is not by thy Husband got,  
And when she's fifteen, wed her without fail,  
Or else she will be playing with her tail.   

3.  
Though long you wished for one, it will not be  
Till you have married been years two times three;  
And though it sickly be, it will survive,  
Then getting strength it will grow up and thrive.   

4.  
Make hast and mary, for you pregnant are,  
For he that got it will not for you care;  
Take the next Offer, least your credit smoke,  
Which can be saved now only by a Cloak.   

5.  
Two Twins you will have at the second birth,  
A Boy and Girl which shall cause you much mirth  
After the danger 'scapt, and then no more  
Falls to your lot; make much then of this store.   

6.  
You married late, and therefore ten to one  
Although you try for Children, you'll have none;  
However, with your fortune be content,  
Your days they will with lesser care be spent.   

7.  
nothing but Girls, shows you could natured are,  
Then to restore it heating meats prepare,  
Which in the end, as your long wished for Joy,  
Shall make you smile upon a lusty Boy.   

8.  
No more repined, you will not barren be,  
The Father shall rejoice an Heir to see;  
Though late it come, 'tis such, I dare engage,  
As shall a Comfort be to your old Age.   

9.  
Three Children and no more, 'tis you must have;  
Yet two will early drop into the Grave:  
These by two Husbands you will kindly breed,  
Then be contented with what is decreed.   

10.  
As yet no hopes or sign there does appear,  
Yet trust to Chance, endeavour and don't fear;  
The fault is not in you, seek out for Aid,  
And so a pretty Infant will be made.   

11.  
One only 'tis shall make your heart grow glad,  
You shall rejoice again though now you're sad,  
And though you now may think it strange to tell,  
Within nine weeks you'll find your belly swell.   

12.  
Nothing, alas! as yet, I promise can,  
Before you seek for some more able Man;  
'tis here you grieve, and cry, and sigh in vain,  
The next you wed, shall ease you of your pain.    

Whether Friends absent be in health, and if return, resolved by Tresmegistas.  

1.  
IN health, be sure, though business does delay  
The time appointed, on the parting day;  
And when you least suspect it, you will see  
The Party you desire from danger free.   

2.  
Some sickness does detain whom you desire,  
But yet by it the Party won't expire;  
You'll have a letter speedily, and so  
Whatever has befallen, you may know.   

3.  
Alas! another Beauty he has found,  
Which chains his heart, by giving it a wound;  
Though but by chance he's Captive to her eyes,  
He never will return to be your prise.   

4.  
The Winds and Seas detain your only Joy,  
And Fortune threatens your hopes to destroy;  
Yet hope the best, and be not in such pain,  
Those stars that threaten now, long will not reign.   

5.  
'tis a long journey, but at last will end,  
And you again may welcome home your Friend;  
When double joys shall flow for absence long,  
As waves divided, joining grow more strong.   

6.  
Against the Party's will it is he stays,  
Some trouble does occasion these delays;  
His kindness is no less than 'twas before,  
'tis you, and only you he does adore.   

7.  
Come, be not melancholy, she will come,  
And what she gets abroad, she'll bring you home:  
What if it be a Child? the Father's wealth  
In public will maintain what's got by stealth.   

8.  
I fear no more the Party will return,  
Then cease your doubtful thoughts, and do not mourn;  
Get you another Friend, whose constancy  
May let you see all will not from you fly.   

9.  
Go search the Town, in some odd nook you'll find,  
Your late strayed Sheep, who's gone cause you'er unkind;  
show more respect to such desert, and then  
You'll happy live, and never part again.   

10  
Come, Boreas blow, and spread the drooping sails,  
Bring home this Wight again with prosperous gales;  
His love is constant, though you partend are,  
As at his safe return he will declare.   

11.  
She's fled into another's arms, and you,  
By your delays have lost a Lover true;  
Your sleights destroyed the passion of her mind,  
To raise a new one for him that's more kind▪   

12.  
As a scared Lark does circling take its flight,  
And in the same place where it rose first light;  
So she is gone, but can't long absent be,  
Her loves too strong to keep her long from thee.    

Whether Love be true or feigned, good to mary, &c. resolved by Xenotrates.  

1.  
THis match some hindrance meets, but it will speed;  
'twill happy prove, and a good match indeed:  
Your love's begun under a happy star,  
And Fortune to promote it took much care.   

2.  
Fear not to mary, yours will be the gain,  
There is much pleasure for a little pain;  
A little time o'er-slipt, may ever lose  
What you would after, but you cannot choose.   

3.  
There is no danger, though your Friends deny,  
When once your married they will soon comply;  
'tis pity you have stayed so long indeed,  
Delay no longer then, but now proceed.   

4.  
What do you ask me?— No, it is not best,  
This match will ever rob you of your rest,  
Your time's not yet, another year is due  
To time, before Fortune can pleasure you.   

5.  
This has a prospect of good luck I see:  
And that it may still successful be,  
Pray take advice, for the concern bears weight,  
When once your'er entered there is no retreat.   

6.  
'tis honestly begun and so will end,  
On what is said you fully may depend;  
Then mind not worldly wealth, for 'tis in vain,  
Since virtue here will be the greatest gain.   

7.  
Stay,— stay, be not too hasty, let time prove  
How you can like, and well each other love;  
What is't that does unhappy marriage make?  
Because they blindfold do each other take.   

8.  
This match I disapprove, persist no more,  
There is a better yet remains in store;  
Try once again, the stars are not unkind,  
And speedily you will a fitter find.   

9.  
There's wealth, but l●ttle love; this seems to me  
But oddly in this union to agree;  
Yet, time may change, and alterations make,  
I'll not forbid that you each other take.   

10.  
O! ●y all means pursue what you begun,  
And leave ●ot now your ●usiness half undone;  
There's no such time as when the Queen of Love,  
Ascendant is among the St●rs above.   

11.  
No more, I say, but were myself to choose,  
I were a Fool this offer to refuse;  
Your market's made, if you this bargain have,  
It is well worth whatever you have gave,   

12.  
I can't but wonder, that you do stand out,  
When all conspire to bring the thing about;  
Beware tha you repent it not too late,  
He's fickle, and may have another Mate.    

Whether Affairs prosperous, and by what means, &c. resolved by Alb. Magnus.  

1.  
SOme crosses there are past, and some behind;  
Yet you a comfortable life may find,  
If you contented be in your estate,  
Aspiring not to be o'er rich or great.   

2.  
A middle fortune is for thee decreed,  
And in most undertakings you'll succeed:  
What most you fear shall not be your annoy;  
Then let no needless cares your peace destroy.   

3.  
B● marriage you shall to preferment rise.  
If in the management you prove but wise:  
You'll find a Friend you little did expect,  
That you in this affair will well direct.   

4.  
In plenty ●ou a long life may obtain,  
If mo●erate, from excess you do refrain:  
Frie●ds you'll have many, and adventures will  
Your bags and coffe●s wi●h much treasure fill.   

5  
What has be●n past cannot amended be,  
To wha●'s to come you must then better see:  
By trading you'll ●est thrive, and get again  
What has mi●carried, or been ●pent in vain.   

6.  
In rural matters you may prosper well;  
'tis an unlucky place in which you dwell,  
Remove then and your luck will better be;  
This is a business that's not fit for thee.   

7.  
By merch●ndize thou promised art much gain.  
physic nor law will never thee maintain;  
Go and adventure, for why the Seas and Wind  
Both promise in thy fortune to be kind.   

8.  
Your Friends, though they have little lest, did well  
To give good breeding, by which I do tell  
You shall to favour rise, and though but late,  
Out of that favour raise a good Estate.   

9.  
The Court and City are the places where  
Fortune alots success unto your share;  
In trading it is best; too far don't trust  
Lest when all's done you do come by the worst.   

10.  
In some fine Country-market-town is best,  
You may for little there live well at rest;  
And by frugality yourself maintain,  
As well as those that have both flocks and grain.   

11.  
'tis a good Husband by which you must speed.  
Or else from cares you scarcely will be freed,  
Despair not of one, though you won't go down  
I'th' Country, you will please well in the Town.   

12.  
Good Housewifry shall make you mainly take,  
So that there's many soon shall you bespeak:  
A Country-life in comfort you may find,  
If that your Husband's Friends prove not unkind.    

What manner of Party one shall mary, resolved by Ximen●●.  

1.  
HE that thou art designed to wed,  
Shall have black hair, a cherry-red  
Shall in his blushing ckeeks appear,  
And he shall love thee very dear.   

2.  
Thou shalt have one a lovely ●ro●n,  
A proper Youth, who'll lay thee down,  
And will so often please thee well,  
That soon he'll make thy belly swell.   

3.  
A comely Blade, with a high nose,  
And dimpl'd chin, shall with thee close;  
When such a one does come to wooe,  
Lay coyness by, and hug him too.   

4.  
O lemene! a Man with yellow hair,  
Right for the stroke shall to thee soon repair;  
'tis Venus colour, and is always true  
To love, and gives a Woman her full due.   

5.  
She's coming, with a dimple in her chin,  
That is to hold you tack at inn and inn;  
Her ruby lips kind kisses will afford,  
And you may take her on my honest word.   

6.  
Black eye-brows, with a sparkling diamond eye,  
Has she, for which with good and all you'll lie;  
A wanton air she carri●s in her looks,  
And for to take you, lays out all her hooks.   

7.  
Come, flaxen-hair, this Maiden is thy due,  
Approach then without fear, and briskly wooe:  
What though he is low statur'd, Virgin, know  
The longest grass does in the valleys grow.   

8.  
He's a dark brown, pale, tall, and very fair,  
Who soon will purchase thy most secret ware:  
With whom you'll live a happy, jolly life,  
And he'll be well content with such a Wise.   

9.  
Now, Sir, your lot turns up, her dimpl'd cheek,  
And Venus's mole, a buxom Lass bespeak;  
Her hair inclining unto read you'll see,  
Who is designed, by Fortune's care, for thee.   

10.  
O! hang not back, my pretty I ass come on,  
See where he's coming that must be your own;  
Dark coloured eye-brows, and a piercing eye,  
Marked out for thee with a fore head high.   

11.  
That Party who must when you, you ne'er saw,  
His picture to you I'll however draw;  
He's middle statur'd, hair a lightish brown,  
Grey eyes, wide mouthed, belonging to the gown.   

12.  
O stay, my Friend, the stars decree thee one,  
Of Country-breed, no Flutter of the Town;  
She's pretty, plump, white haired, round faced, black eyed,  
Her you will love, and she must be your Bride.  
    

The Art and Use of Phisognomy and Palmistry.  

I. Rules and Directions for Judging of Good or Bad Fortune, by the Lines and Marks in the Hand, Wrist, &c.  
BEfore I enter upon this, I must give a little Light into it, for the better Understanding of the Reader, who may thereby the better know the Lines and Parts I shall have occasion to maintain:  
That called the Line of Life, encloses the Thumb, separating it from the hollow of the Hand. The Natural Line takes its beginning at the rising of the Fore-finger, near the Line of Life, and ends at the Ball of the Thumb. The Brain-line or Liver-line, reaches to the Table-line, most commonly making a Triangle thus ▵. The Table-line, or Line of Fortune, begins under the Little-finger, and ends near the Middle-finger. The Girdle of Venus, a Line so called, begins near the joint of the Little-finger, and ends between the Fore-finger and the Middle-finger. The Line of Death, is that which plainly appears in a Counter-line to that of Life, and is by some called the Sister line, ending usually as the other ends. There are several Lines in the Wrist, in some more, in some less, called by Artists R●scela, also the fleshy Parts, as the Ball of the Thumb, out-side of the Hand, and under the Fingers are called Mounts, and are every one governed by several Planets; and the Hollow is called the Plain of Mars, as these Verses describe them, 
The Thumb's rule we to Venus do commit,  
The Fore-finger to rule Jove does think fit;  
Saturn the next he does dispose and guide;  
To the Sun's Influence still the third is tied;  
The out-side Brawn the Moon does still direct;  
The Plain, or Hollow, Mars he does affect,  
The least Finger has Mercury's Aspect.   
Thus having introduced you, I proceed to what relates to Good and Bad Fortune by these Lines and Characters, &c.  

The Characters of Letters which are called sacred, are often found Imprinted upon the Hands of both Sexes, to foreshow strange and wonderful Things that may befall them; therefore an  
A Being found between the Mount of the Moon, and the Hollow of the Hand, denotes the Person sickly, and subject to Losses, Imprisonment, and other Misfortunes; but if on the Mount of Venus, speedy and happy Marriages, store of Children, much Joy and Prosperity. If it be in the Hollow, it denotes much Strife, Wrangling, Heats, and sometimes sudden Death.  
If T happen on the Mount of Venus, it denotes Success by Marriage, and good Fortune; but if it cut the Line of Life, the contrary. If it stands between the Finger and the Thumb, a rich Wife is promised, and the like to a Woman in a Husband. If on the Little fingers of a Man, he shall be much vexed and crossed by Women; if not at last lose his Life i● the quarrel of a Female.  
G on the Mount of Venus, presages good Success in Love, and many Friends; but if in the Hollow of the Hand, it denotes Strife and Trouble. If it happen under the Fore-finger, it denotes Riches and Advancement.  
C on the Root of the Middle-finger, denotes a Person very lustful and insatiate in Carnal Desires. If it be on the Branch of the Line of Life, it signifies in Man an evil Temper, and that he will close with a bad end; in a Woman, that she will wast her Substance to supply her Lusts and wanton Desires.  
Z on the Root of the Little finger, denotes Prosperity, Honour and a good Name, but near the Wrist, the contrary. On the top of the Line of Life, it signifies Crosses in Marriage, jealousy, and loss of Wealth. In the Little-finger it betokens Wisdom and Valour. Under the Little-finger, it denotes an Indifferency of Fortune. In the Plain of Mars, or the Mount of the Moon, it threatens Sickness and Death.  
S in the Triangle of the Line of Life and Table-line, denotes in Men Success and Victory; in Women easy Labour, and a healthful Constitution; but if on the Triangle towards the Wrist, it denotes the contrary.  
N on the Mount of Saturn, within the Girdle of Venus, denotes Ill-fortune; but in any other place, usually Success and Promotion.   

Observations and Judgments to be made on the several Lines of the Hand.  
Always in Palmistry inspect the left Hand, the Lines therein being most obvious, and have the freest Communication with the Heart and Brain; and then proceed to give judgement in the following manner:  
1. It the Line of Life be fair to its full extent, and not broken with Cross-lines, it denotes Health and Long life: And the like if a double Line of Life appears: When three Stars appear in this Line, it threatens the Party with great Losses and Calamities: If there happen an Appearance like two O O's or a Y, the sight will fail them young: If it twist with the Table-line, then Honour and Riches are promised to be gained by Prudence and Industry: If the Line be cut or jagged at the upper end, the party will be much afflicted with Sickness: Lines coming from the Mount of Venus, and cutting this Line, denotes the Party unfortunate in Love and Business, and threatens sudden Death: A across between it and the Table line, denotes the Person of a noble Spirit, very Liberal and Charitable.  
2. Table-line: This Line being broad and of a lively Colour, promises a healthful Constitution, and contented Mind, and very courageous: Crosses in it towards the Little-finger, denotes the Party to be much afflicted with Sickness: If the Line be double, or divided into three Parts, in any of the extremities, it denotes good Fortune, and the Party of a generous Temper: This Line forked at the end, denotes Doubts, Fears, and Jealousies, Riches got by Deceit, and as soon lost: If three stops thus 〈◇〉 are found in it, they denote the Party prudent and liberal, a Lover of Learning, and of a good Temper: If it branch towards the Fore or Middle-finger, and ends blunt, it denotes Preferment.  
3. Middle-line: This has in it many times divers significant Characters, viz. Many small Lines between this and the Table-line, denote Sickness in young Years, but that the Party shall escape: A half across branching in this Line, promises the Party fortunate Success, Riches and Honour: A Half-moon threatens could and watery Diseases: But a Sun or Star, Prosperity and Riches: This Line double in a Woman, denotes she will have many Husbands, but by them no Children.  
4. Line of Venus: If this happens to be cut or divided near the Fore-finger, the Party's Ruin is threatened, by keeping bad Company, especially lascivious Women: Two Crosses upon the Line, one being on the Fore-finger and the other bending towards the Little finger, denotes the Party meek, inclined to a virtuous and modest Course of Life; in Women it generally denotes Modesty, and therefore the wiser sort make it the Standard of choosing virtuous Wives.  
5. Liver-line: This Line strait and crossed by other Lines, denotes the Party of a sound judgement: If it be winding and crooked, bending outward, it denotes Deceit and Flattery: If it makes a Triangle or Quadrangle, it denotes the Person to be of a noble Descen●, ambitious of Promotion and Honours: If it happen this Line, as well as the Middle-line, begin near each other, this betokens weakness of judgement and Imbicility in a Man; and Danger to a Woman, by reason of hard Labours.  
6. Plain of Mars: This is the Hollow of the Hand, and thro' it pass most of the Lines, therefore it is very significant, viz. The Plain being hollow, and the Lines crooked and distorted, denote the Party to fall by his Enemies: Then the Lines beginning at the Middle of the Wrist are long within the Plain, reaching towards the Brawn of the Hand, they declare a hot and fiery Spirit, given to Broils and Quarrels, to great Hurt and Damage: If deep large Crosses be in the middle of the Plain, it signifies the Party shall rise by marshal Deeds; if a Woman, that she shall have many Husbands, and be easy in bringing forth Children.  
7. Line of Death: This Line is fatal when any Crosses and broken Lines appear in it; they denote Sickness, and short Life: A clouded Moon appearing in it, denotes in a Woman Death in Child-bed; a bloody Spot signifies a violent Death; a Star, like a comet, presages Ruin by War, or Death by Pestilence; but if a bright Sun appear therein, it betokens long Life. As for the Wrist-lines, they being fair, denote good Fortune; but if crossed and broken, the contrary.    

II. A Judicial Account of Phisognomy: or, Good and Bad Fortune discovered by Lines and Marks in the Face and parts thereof, &c.  
A circled in the Line that passes crooked in the Fore-head, or a half circled on any part of it, denotes Loss and Disgrace, tho' undiscerned: Three strait Lines, without any crossing or dividing by S●ctions, promise Prosperity, and a fortunate undertaking of Business: A across in the middle of the Fore-head, with scattering Lines near it, denotes much trouble, and perhaps a violent or uneasy Death: A crooked Line between two strait ones, promise good Fortune and success in Affairs: Four half Lines, or Lines that meet not in the middle of the Fore-head, with a full Line over them crossed or dissected, denote the Party to meet with many Crosses in worldly Affairs, but by Patience and Industry they shall be over come.  
Two Lines bending arch wise over the Eye-brows, the one having a across on it, over which there are three short Lines in length on the extremity of the Fore-he●d, signifies the Party of great Ingenuity and Courage, Eloquent, Wife and politic, indefatigable in Industry, and slow to Anger: A short strait Line over the Eye brow, and over that three crooked Lines, like a Brace, to cover them, denote the Party of an uneasy and restless Mind, very covetous and laborious, and craving after things not attainable, which attempts render him or her Unfortunate: Large Eyes denote the Party bold, but slothful, and subject to many Misfortunes: Eve● party coloured, denote a Man or Women rash, hasty, passionate, and of little Stability: Eyes deep, and naturally sinking, especially of a greenish colour, promise much Industry, and the Party happy in most Undertakings; but not altogether free from vicious Practices: A sharp and piercing Eye, with a declining Eye-brow, denotes a deceitful and fraudulent Person, and unconstant and unsettled in hi● Love: A small Eye, deep set, denotes the Party of great Understanding, sound judgement, and of a clear Sight, which will last to extreme old Age: Squint-Eyes denotes the Party cunning timorous, deceitful, fraudulent and ungrateful; and therefore not to be trusted: A yellowish Eye foreshows a Dissembler, and one false hearted, especially in matters of Love: An Eye of a mean bigness, clear and shining, denotes an honest plain Heart, free from Fraud or Dissimulation.  
A high Nose denotes Courage, and the Party much inclinable to marshal Exploits; if a Woman, it denotes her very pregnant, and much desirious of Copulation: A large full Nose, long and hanging down, signifies the Party covetous, desirous of Honour, yet wise in managing great Affairs: A Nose crooked and awry, denotes the Party timorous, luxurious, proud, vain glorious, treacherous, ungrateful, fraudulent and unjust, and also a great liar: A Nose round and of a middle-size, denotes in Men Good nature and true Friendship; and in Women Prudence and Chastity.  
A Mouth standing unseemly wide, denotes the Party bold and courageous, a great Talker, and a Reporter of false Stories: A Mouth little and well proportioned, denotes the Party peaceable, courteous, eloquent, and desirous to learn all things.  
Thick Lips denote Foolishness, and one of an easy Belief, likewise given to Excess: Thin Lips denote Eloquence and accure Understanding: Lips well proportioned and well coloured, denote the Party faithful, an Admirer of virtue, and a Detester of 'vice.  
Big a●d broad Ears, denote Weakness of Memory, handsomeness and little Success: Long Ears denote Boldness, Arrogance, Folly, Contention and Gluttony; little Ear●, and well proportioned the contrary, as, Mildness, Temperance, &c. Simi-circl'd Ears, lying flat, denote the Party wise, constant, and a true Friend.  

The Signification of Moles on the Fac● and other Parts of the Body, as to Good and Bad Fortune, &c.  
A Mole on the left side of the Fore-head, under the Line of Saturn, in a Woman, denotes she has another on the right-side of her Breast, answerable in colour and proportion, denoting good Success and Riches, by Projecting, and Industry: A Mole on the right-side of the Fore-head, denotes another on the right Arm, promising good Fortune, and many prosperous days: A Mole on the middle of the Fore-head, denotes the Party subject to Sickness, and other Infirmities; also that there is another of the like colour and proportion between the Breasts: A Mole on the upper-side of the left Temple, denotes another in the extremity of the Belly, signifying to a Man a steady Fortune, and continuation of Riches; to a Woman happy Marriages, and many Children: A Mole near the Eyebrow, on the right Temple, denotes another on the right lion, promising to either Sex much Esteem, Favour, Love and Advantage: A Mole on the right-side behind the Eye, as it were against the middle of it, signifies another on the right-side of the Buttock, promising much Honour and Preferment to a Man; and to a Woman much Praise for her Virtues, with a continuation of Prosperity: A Mole on the left-side, towards the upper-part of the corner of the Eye, denotes another under the left loin or Thigh, foreshowing to either Sex, Trouble, Peril, and dangerous Diseases, Discontent, and sometimes a violent Death: A Mole on the left-side the Face, near the corner of the Eye, denotes another on the left Buttock, and betokens much Sickness, Thwartings, and unexpected Crosses: A Mole on the left Cheek, inclining towards the lower part of the Ear, denote another on the left Thigh, signifying to a M●n much Perplexity, Crosses by Children, and Losses in Goods and Estate, threating a Woman with Death in Child-bed, or very hard Labour: A Mole on the upper-part of the right Ear, denote-another on the right-side of the Belly, signifies a Man will bring himself into great Danger by evil Practices; and that a Woman will prove Light and Inconstant: A Mole on the outward lower part, near to the middle of the right Ear, denotes another on the right-side, signifying a Man will fall under the Power of his Enemies, and for sometimes be oppressed, though in the end he will prevail against them; to a Woman loss of Honour and Reputation: A Mole on the lower-part of the Eye-lid, between the hollow of the Eye, and the beginning of the Nose, in either Sex, denotes another on the Privy-parts, denoting a Man to be much beloved by Women, and fortunate in Marriage; to a Woman, that she will be Ingenious, Chast and Faithful: A Mole under the hollow of the right Eye, by the inward part of the Nose, denotes another near the Navel, signifying a Man to be Proud and Haughty, Furious and Contentious; and a Woman to be Self-conceited and Vain-glorious, of a weak Understanding, though pretending to much Knowledge: A Mole near the right Nostril, in a Man or Woman, signifies another on the right Shoulder, denoting to a Man good Fortune in all his Undertakings; and to a Woman Riches, Love and Chastity: A Mole on the extremity of the Nose, denotes another on the right Hip, signifying a Man to be lustful, and much given to Venus, weakening himself by it, and much impairing his Health; that a Woman shall be much Beloved, yet of a loose Behaviour: A Mole on the top of the Bridge of the Nose, in Man or Woman, denotes another on the Privy-parts, promising Success by Marriage, and many Children: A Mole on the left-side the Mouth, near touching it, denotes another on the left Arm, signifying the Party averse to Wedlock, and rather inclining to unlawful Copulation: A Mole on the middle of the Upper-lip, signifies another on the Privy-member of Man or Woman, denoting the Party to meet with many Disappointments, Crosses and Afflictions: A Mole in the middle of the Chin, denotes another on the Foot, signifying the Party much given to Love, but meeting with many Disappointments: A Mole on the Throat signifies another on the Navel, denoting much Danger by Violence, &c.   

Dreams, their Signification or Interpretation, as they relate to Good or Bad Fortune, &c.  
TO dream you are bit by a Serpent is interpnted some Danger will befall you by secret and subtle Enemies To dream you flies in the Air, signifies a speedy Journey, or some hasty News: To dream you Fight, and Overcome, signifies you'll get the better in Law-suits, or other Controversies: To dream a lion fawns on you, denotes the Favour of great Persons. To dream of black Coffin and Mourners, denotes the Death of some loving Friend or Relation: To dream you see a Friend lye dead, denotes the Party to be in good Health: To dream you are in a Field of standing Corn, betokens Prosperity and Joy: To dream of gathering up small Pieces of Money, betokens Loss and Disappointment; but receiving of Money, Profit and Advantage: To dream you are on Horseback, and that he runs-away with you, denotes you shall speedily be called away on some Business contrary to your Liking: A Woman dreaming she kisses another Woman, denotes Disappointment in Love, and Barrennes●: To dream you are pleasantly sailing on a calm Water, denotes a peaceable and quiet Life; but if a Storm arise, expect Troubles: For a Woman to dream a Ring is put on her Finger, denotes Success in Love, and Marriage; but if it be suddenly taken off, or fall off, it signifies Disappointment in Love, and the breaking off the Match: To dream of Fire, denotes Anger and Loss: To dream you see a Sow with Pigs, denotes Fruitfulness: To dream you are a Hunting a Hair, and she escapes, betokens Loss and Disappointment in Business: To Dream a Gold-chain falls from your Neck, betokens the loss of the Favour of Friends: To dream you are courting a beautiful Woman, betokens Flattery: To dream you are forced against your Will to descend from a pleasant Hill, betokens falling from Promotion, and Disappointment in Preferment: To dream of a sudden Fit of Joy, at the sight of any thing, betokens the Arrival of Friends: To dream you are at Banquets, but do not eat, betokens Scarcity: To dream one puts a new Glove on, and it remains so, betokens new Friendship, or Marriage: To dream you fall into a deep Pit, denotes some sudden surprise and Danger: A Woman to dream she is with Child, denotes Sorrow and Heaviness: To dream that you quench Fire, denotes overcoming Anger, and a recovery from Sickness: To dream you hear a Voice, and see not who utters it, denotes you shall be deluded by feigned Pretenders: To dream you are walking in a Garden of Flowers, and among Groves of Trees, denotes much Pleasure and Delight to ensue in virtuous Conversation: To dream of Moons contending in the Firmament, denote Divisions among Friends and Relations: To dream your Teeth are drawn, or dropped out, deno●es the loss of Children, or other Relations: To dream of Drinking unmeasurably, denotes you will fall into some violent hot Disease: To dream of Thunder, Lightning, and a troubled Sky, denotes Displeasure, Crosses and Sickness: To dream you are pursued by furious Beasts, but cannot avoid them, denotes Danger from Enemies.   

The Manner of Resolving doubtful Questions as to Good and Bad Fortune, by Astrology or Calculation of Nativities, &c.  
IN this matter observe the time when the Question is demanded, consider the Planet that is Lord of th● Ascendant, and the Sign that is posited, then taking the Dementions, erect a Scheme, in which, by comparing and making exact Parallels and Divisions of the Figure, you will have your Nativity brought within view, so you may Understand how the Planet that ruled in it disposes, and from thence draw your Conjectures.  
As for Example: Whether one shall mary the Party desired? If Venus be then in the Seventh House, which is called the House of Marriages, or the Third Angular House, the Affair will, if begun at that time, be prosper●u●.  
If any Person make a Voyage when the Moon is in the Fifth House, it will be prosperous.  
If you fall sick when the Moon is in the Eighth House, which is called the House of Death, it is very dangerous. If you contract Friendship when she is in the Third, it will turn to great Advantage.  
If a Woman conceive when Venus is in the Fifth House, it will be a Male. Jupiter being Lord of your Nativity, promises Honour and Preferment. Mercury and Venus in the Fifth House, at the time of Conception, promises Twins. And this is the Rule for other matters.   

Good and Bad Days relating to Sickness and Health, according to the Rule of Astrology, &c.  
IF you fall sick on the 1st day of the Month, the 3d is to be feared, which passed, recovery is promised: If on the 2d day, there is great hopes of recovery: If on the 3d day, if you pass the Change of the Moon, there is likelihood of recovery, If on the 4th day, the danger will continue till the 23th: If on the 5th day, recovery is promised: If on the 6th day, the Disease is dangerous: If on the 7th day, recovery is promised: If on the 8th, day it will be doubtful till the 12th: If on the 9th day, a speedy recovery: If on the 10th, very dangerous: If on on the 11th day, recovery: If on the 12th day, death is threatened within fifteen days: If on the 13th day, recovery by the 18th: If on the 14th day, recover quickly: If on the 15th day, danger of life: If on the 16th day, a tedious Sickness: If on the 17th day, death is threatened: If on the 18th day, quick recovery: If on the 19th the same: If on the 20th day, a short Sickness and recovery: If on the 21st day, recovery after ten days: If on the 22d day, the same: If on the 23d day, much pain, but recovery: If on the 24th day, very short Sickness: If on the 25th day, the same: If on the 26th day, recovery in five days: If on the 27th day, a long Sickness, if not death: If on the 28th day the like: If on the 29th day, death: If on the 30th day, recovery: If on the 31st, it is doubtful.  

Thus Reader, have I laboured for thy Good;  
Which may do well, if rightly understood.