Aristotle's legacy: or, his golden cabinet of secrets opened. In five treatices 1. The wheel of fortune. 2. The art of Palmestry. 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 compleat book of riddles. 1. The fortune teller, or knowledge of good & bad fortune, ... 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.

OF THE Wheel of Fortune.

[illustration] 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 Moone

full Moone

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 Duces, go to Number Four, and there you'll find these words:

You throw unluckily, she that You wou'd Wid, Ʋnto another gives her Maiden-head.

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 crost; 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 wou'd Wed, Ʋnto another gives her Maiden head; And if you have her, you will be much crost, 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 pursu'd) will still but vex your mind.

(6)

A luckey throw, the business that's in hand, You shall go thro' with, and much wealth command, The Lucky Planet Reign'd, when you begun it, And you had still liv'd poor, had you not done it.

(7)

O for a Jovial Dame your Bed's design'd; She ll Guild 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 hast.

(10)

Believe not what is said, it is not true, Those that perswade it are no friends to you; They wou'd 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 then your sloath will be in vain repented.

(12)

Two Sizes; ah! what shall I say of this? I fear you will your Expectation miss: However, give not o'er, 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 Red-Hair'd 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 spight of all) Your Husband be; What though he is not lovely to the sight, He'll give you (in the Dark) Your hearts 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 Wedd; He'll leave you when he's Cropt your Maiden-head.

(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 entail'd his Love.

(6)

This Cast (if you are wise) does promise you, You'll soon be Woo'd by one that's Chast 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 happie it will be, the Stars fore-tell; Neglect not then the visits that are made, Lest (by your folly) your good Luck's betray'd.

(4)

You've not slay'd too long, this is the time, Fortune comes to you in her gawdy prime; She flings her favours on you now at last, It flowing comes, when you fear'd it was past.

(3)

Hit upon hit, two comes at once to Wooe, 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)

Duce take it; what a strange turn up is here? You have your self been too turn'd up I fear: It says you are with-Child, and yet I gather, E're the boy comes, you'll get a kind Father.

The whole Art of Palmestry, or telling Fortunes by the Hand; and first of the Hand to be chosen, and the Planets and Signs Governing the parts of it.

[illustration] 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 Prognosticks (in Chiromancy or Palmestry) 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 disturb'd 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 Judgment.

As for the Planetary Rule in the Hand; Venus governs the Thumb, Jupiter the Fore-Finger, Saturn the longest or middle Finger, the Sun the third Finger, Mer∣cury 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 Risings under each Finger, and the Ball of the Thumb, and the out-side Brawn, are under the respective Pla∣nets, that Govern the Fingers, Thumb, &c.

The several lines of the Hand, by which a True Judgment (in telling Fortunes) must be made.

[illustration] the palm of a right hand, with several major lines and features noted

THE most significant in Palmestry, are thus described, viz. The Line of Life reaches from the Wrest, almost to the Root of the Fore-Finger, 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 be∣ginning at the Rising of the Fore-Finger, 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 begins near the Joynt of the little Finger, & ends between the fore-Finger, & 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 Joynts 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.

[illustration] 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 Judgm•••••• 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 threatned: 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, encrease 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 envie 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 sud∣den 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 Unchast, very immodest, and Lustful, if the Line of Life cross or twist with the table-line, then 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 shews health, a contented mind, and the party Couragious 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 dis∣ordered by drinking: if there be two Crosses upon the table-line, it promi∣ses promotion by Learning: if on this line three stops; as thus... be found, they denote the Party Prud••nt, and rising to great preferment, by good conduct, in managing weighty Affai••s: 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 imprison∣ment will ensue: if the Line called the Girdle of Venus, happen to be Dis∣sected, or divided near the Fore-Finger, 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 satisfie 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 formed 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 hap∣py 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, then it de∣notes crosses and misfortunes in love, and much mischief: A P on the ball of

[illustration] 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 Wo∣men; 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 befal them in the progress of their Li••es: for the face, &c. is under the Government, and Dominion of the Planets. Thus the fore-head 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 Zodiack, Cancer governs the height of the Fore-head, Leo the right

[illustration] 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; Sagi∣tarius the right Eye, Capricorn the Chin; Aquarius the left Eye; Pisces the left Cheek; A••ies the left Ear; Taurus the middle Fore-head.

Good or Bad Fortune known by the Eyes, Nose Mouth, Ears, &c. of Men or Women.

LArge Eyes, denotes the party stout and Couragious, but Deceitful, and of a Quarrelsome humour. Eyes party colour, denotes a Woman much given

[illustration] 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, &c. A large Nose, much

hanging down, denotes Covetousness. A round Nose at the extremitys 〈◊〉〈◊〉 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 Turbu∣lent, 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 babler, and Devulger of false storys, delighting to make Mischief. A little Mouth, well proportioned, denotes the party wise, peac••able, loving and chast. The Ears large and thick, denotes a defect in Memory, and foolish: little and thin the contrary: A fleshy Face denotes a merry chearful person: A thin lean one, a wise, but malicious, and covetous Person.

Good or bad Fortune known by the Hair, Chin, and Eye-brows, of Man or Woman.

THE Hair of the Head thick and soft, denotes a man of an Affable mild Tem∣per. Curled, harsh black hair, denotes the Party boisterous, rough, and much given to anger. Golden hair, denotes the party treac••erous, and covet∣ous; Red Hair, enclining to black, wise, but crafty and subtil in mischief. A Chasenut coloured hair, signifies the party of fair condition, mild, & well disposed

[illustration] two faces with exaggerated forehead lines

Sudden baldness in youth, denotes poverty. A long Chin, denotes a woman tur∣bulent and vexatious; and a Man letcherous and foolish. A little Chin, denotes malice, fraud, and despight: 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 Dutys. Fine little Eye-brows, denotes affability, love, and constancy; bending and over hanging Brows, the contrary: Eye-brows short and narrow, denotes the Party of a soft plyable Temper. Eye-lids 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 Fore∣h••ad, and other parts of the Faces of Men ••••d Women.

LInes in the Face or Fore-head, are exceeding significant, in matter of Fortune. Three straight Lines, without any Section or Division, denotes the Party very prosperous A Circle in the Line that passes crooked, through the Fore∣h••ad, denotes loss, and much trouble and disgrace. A crooked line between two

[illustration] three faces with exaggerated forehead lines

straight Lines, denotes the party fortunate. A crooked Line, with a straight line above it, denotes the party shall be Rich, but it will be gained by fraud and over-reaching. Two lines crossing the fore-head, wavering in and out thus ♒ th••eatens 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 fore-head, denotes the party to be good Natured, and to get Riches by Marriages. A cross directly in the middle of the fore-head, with s••a••••••••ing lines aboue it, threatens the party with Violent death: four half lines, or lines that are not met in the middle of the fore-head, with a full line o∣ver 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 misterys, 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 won∣derful 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 Mellodiously, betokens Joy, and to the Sick Recovery. To Dream one presents you with a Gold Ring, and puls it on your Finger, foreshews speedy Marriage. To Dream you are dancing in Jolly

[illustration] 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 Enemys will prevail against you. To dream you are stung or bitten by ••erpents or insects, denotes mischief, to come from malicious and private Enemys. To dream you meet a Lyon 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, de∣notes the death of some Friend. To dream one fights, & overc••mes, denotes suc∣cess 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 Enterprize. 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 ones shooes 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 Court∣ing a beautiful Woman, betokens Crosses and Vexation. To dream you put on fine Cloaths, 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,

[illustration] 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 al∣teration of her condition, by Mar∣riage, 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 her self with one of her own Sex, denotes she shall conceive; but to a Child-bearing 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 Chilldren in old age: to dream you are cast away in a Ship-wrack, denotes great losses in goods or estate: to dream you see a small spring, grow into a great lake, denotes encrease of Riches: to dream of Ribbons, & gay Plumes of Feathers denotes amendment of Fortune.

Other Advantagious ways particularly Relating to Love and Marriage, Approved and Successful.

[illustration] 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 a-cross 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 your self.

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 par∣ty you are to Marry, come to your bed-side, ••••d offer you all modest Kindness, to your ••••eat Contentment.

On St. Agne's day.

Take a Sprigg of Rosemary, and another of Time, sprinkle them with your

Ʋrine, thrice; and in the Evening of this day, put one into one shooe, and the other into the other; place your shooes on each side your beds head, and going to bed say softly to your self.

St. Agnes that's to Lovers 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 shooes, 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 per∣ceive 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 partys 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.

[illustration] cupid

THese Signs of love and marriage, have been greatly taken notice of in their ex∣act succeeding according to the partys desire.

If a Robin-Red-Brest come fluttering to your window, and sing pleasantly, pearching 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 sweethear•••• 〈…〉〈…〉 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 Allablaster; 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 dryed 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 won∣derful 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 til∣lage, building and planting. A mole on the right side of the forehead, promises happy contentment of life, a loving state in matrimony, &c. A Mole in the middle of the forehead, denotes the party subject

[illustration] three faces with exaggerated moles

〈…〉〈…〉 ……r side the right temple, denotes to a man encrease 〈…〉〈…〉 ……ccess in marriages, and a peaceable life. A Mole 〈…〉〈…〉 to either Sex, in the first part of their Age; but 〈…〉〈…〉 ……ear the right Eye-brow promises to man or wo∣…… 〈…〉〈…〉 Reversions, &c. A Mole on the right side a∣…… 〈…〉〈…〉 and virtuous. A Mole on the left side the face 〈…〉〈…〉 thwarting, and unexpected crosses. A Mole on 〈…〉〈…〉 ……ar, denotes loss in goods & crosses by Children, 〈…〉〈…〉 ……ole on the lower part of the Eye-lid, 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 af∣…… 〈…〉〈…〉 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 extream long liv'd. 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 up∣per lip, or on the chin, denotes success in love; but no great fortune.

Good or Bad Fortune signified by Moles in the Bodyes of Men or Women, &c.

[illustration] 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 undertakings, 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 arm-pit, signifies sickness and hardship by travel: a mole on the right side, and upper part of the breast, denotes the party to encrease in wealth, by tillage, and other ru∣ral imployments: a Mole on the back enclining 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, de∣notes 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, enclining to the right side of the loin,

[illustration] a nude man and woman

signifies prosperity, and fortune to man or wo∣man, by marriage, or other ways: a mole appear∣ing on the right or left knee, denotes a person will advantage himself by travel into strange Countrys: a mole on the calf of a man's Legg, denotes him exceeding lustful, and desirous of other mens wives, endangering himself; and to a woman, loss of honour, not undeservedly: a mole on the middle of the privy members, de∣notes great infirmitys, and a continuation of troubles to a man; but to a woman, to be be∣loved, and have many Children: a mole on the right side, somewhat above the lower part of the privy members, declares a man happy in womens 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.

[illustration] a knight on horseback

Most swift I am, and most I pride, When I submit to others Guide; In bloody Battels oft i'm seen; Since time begun my Race has been.

Solution. It is a Horse and his Rider.

Riddle 2.

[illustration] a fountain

From earths deep womb, I fetch my treasure, That to Mankind affords much pleasure, Without what is produc'd by me, Nothing could live, but all must dye.

Solution, It is a Fountain flowing with Water.

Riddle 3.

[illustration] a person sitting in a chair reading a book

Though twenty-four I do contain, They change to thousands in the main; Fair Ladys Court me, and dispute By me, although my self am mute.

Solution. It is a Book, in which are but twenty-four Letters, though multiplied into Millions, and Read by ladies, out of which Arguments are raised, &c.

Riddle 4.

[illustration] an insect

I in Kings Pallaces am seen. And Kiss the hand of King and Queen, Sometimes I am, sometimes i'm not, Yet never im of men forgot: I being near, they gather store, But being gone, earth's bare and poor.

Solution, This is a Flie that gets away be∣fore winter, and in spring or summer returns again.

Riddle 5.

[illustration] a flower

Though low I am, yet I am fair, Fine I adys 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.

[illustration] 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.

[illustration] a flower

When my beloved looks on me, Then I always cheerful be; But when it ceases to do so, Drawn in and veil'd, I mournful grow.

Solution, It is a Marigold, opening in the morning to the Suns rising, but closes at its setting.

Riddle 8.

[illustration] a fox

Wisest of Creatures Men me call, Though many times they seek my fall, But when they most do Envy me, I then fare best and fattest be.

Solution, It is a Fox, who, as the old Proverb is, the more he is curst, the better he fares.

Riddle 9.

[illustration] an elephant with a castle on its back

I am esteem'd, 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.

[illustration] 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.

[illustration] a griffin

Both Bird and Beast I am together, Yet seperated I am neither, With terror I o're Citys 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.

[illustration] 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.

[illustration] 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 hide my head.

Solution, It is a Snail with her Shell on her back.

Riddle 14.

[illustration] 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.

[illustration] 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.

[illustration] 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 ador'd, And large Protections do afford; We're coveted both far and near, And for us bloody strifes appear.

Solution, These are Scepters in the hands of Monarchs, and are much strugled for.

Riddle XVII

[illustration] a rooster, with a farmhouse in the background

A Bloody Crown upon my head, In Plumes well arm'd 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 wou'd Forsake gold Mines for little food.

Solution, It is a Cock with Comb or Crown on his head, his Arms are his Spurs, &c.

Riddle XVIII.

[illustration] 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.

[illustration] a horseshoe

Tho' sense and motion in my self there's none, Yet those that have, it metheir safe-guard 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-shooe, that accompany the Horse, and saves his Feet.

Riddle XX.

[illustration] a ship

I spread my Wings to forreign Regions fly, Over the Living pass, and yet have I The Living in the Womb, I Thunder bear, Combate 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 easie 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.

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