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QUESTIONS.
me
1. Inform
of any or of
all
woman
particulars wliich relate to the
I shall
marru2. Will the Prisoner be released, or continue captive

3.
Shall I live to an old
by sea or
4. Shall
have
5. Shall
be involved in litigation
6.
travel far
to
Shall I make, or mar,
7.
Shall
S.
Shall I
ever be able
my
land, or to reside in foreign climes ?
and
fortune by
to retire
my
if so, siiall I
viilh.
be successful
10. Shall
ever inherit testamentary pioperty
present undertaking
13. Will the friend

14. Will the
13. What
is
place
siolexi
s^T-ano-er
death, will
my
be
my lot to
my
in
absence
all
be detected 1
my
preseiu misfortunes?
or misfortune
all
or
much
Shall the patient recover from illness

I love, love
my intended journey
Shall I ever find a treasure
39. What frade or
be happy and prosperous
to take place
affected
particulars relating to
3G. Does the person vdiom
38.
it?
1
1
experience great vicissitudes in this
reputation be at
34. Inform me o/
'Shall
applaud
children be virtuous and happy
from
Shall I ever recover
33. Will my
27.
will the thief
sooa return from abroad
31. Does my dream portend good luck
;5.
my
it
fortune
faithful or treacherous 7
property be recovered, and
18. Will the marriage about
33. Will
will posterity
most reckon upon prove
17. Will my beloved prove true
30.
cause
the aspect of the seasons, and what political changes are to take
16. Will the
19. After
my
?-
Shall I spend this year Jiappier than the last
13. Will my name be immortalized, and
a.
my pursuits
preferment in
"'9. Shall
in
gain or lose
gambling 1
from business with
be eminent, and meet
t\
11.
age 7
life t
by calu7nny
my future husband.
and regard
me ?
be prosperous or unluclry
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As
the glorious sua eclipseth the light of the stars, so will the partner
( of thy bed be accounced the fairest among women.
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friend is in good health; his thoughts are at present bentcv.
thee.
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companions
for thy intended journey,
and no
ill
thy love will meet
its
due return.
will follow
arms.
will
be prepared for any change of fortune which may happen.
signifieth a
Though
best adapted.
Look for the approbation of the virtuous, and heed not the evil re
port of the wicked.
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is
T3,ke not the advice of ignorant pretenders to the art of healing, but
apply at once to the fountain head of knowledge.
right ti'usty
Despair not
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which thy genius
any degree injure thee.
can befall thee.
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in
Set not thy mind on searching after that which hath been hidden;
but attend diligently to the duties of thy calling.
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who can
hast no enemies
speedy marriage.
fortune
now
soon enable thee
turn her back upon thee ; thine own exertions

triumph over her capricious humour.
to
Bestow careful culture on the sapling, and when the tree arriveth nt
it will produce good fruit.
maturity,
Let not busy and meddhng persons, who call themselves friends,
pair.
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turb the happiness of the married
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No impediment
will
tpjjg
sceptre of
power
rpijg
j-ecovery of thy goods will be unexpected.
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Take heed
that thou givest

consLant to thee.
no just cause
be thrown
will
for thy
beloved
to
in the wa}' of the stranger's
prove
in-
quick re-
be wrested from the conqueror.
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'V^'^len thoi
h3.st proxcd
thy friend, thou mayest truly tmst and value
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in the
remembrance of thy
fellow-mortals,
Let not caprice mar thy happiness.
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Be contented with thy present
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Justice
listen to the
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fortune.
brave and enterprising.
adversary will cheat thee on the
which thou hast
will attend thee.
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inheriting property
first
opportunity.
but not always deaf; for in many parts she loveth

sweet ringing of gold and silver.
is blind,
to
Avoid entering into the land of strangers.
As thy youth may have been virtuous, so vdll thine old age prove respected'and happy.
The captive will speedily cease

him use his freedom wisely.
C let
to
breathe the foul air of a dungeon
Consult thy present condition, whether

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it
be right in thee
to
marry
who will gain much wealth and
She
shall
Thy
friends are well; and are
have a son
honour.
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calling, to
Implore the aid of Providence, ere thou settest thy foot without the
threshold of thy house.
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look after that which
is
not within thy
Thy husband
to
Thy
will
character will be proof against every
re-
ill
report.
Let thy heart be cheered under thy misfortunes, for prosperity will
return to thee in due season.
is
increase of riches.
Recovery from thy misfortunes
will
*****
If
tice
to find.
have many virtues, but also some faults; teach!
portunity of honestly advancing thine
thou neglectest thy
correct the latter, and fortune will attend you both.
:f:
if
power
heart of thy beloved yearneth toward thee,
The signification
promoting thy wel-
Let proper medicines be prescribed for the patient, and certain

covery will be the consequence,
him
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in
Disappointment and vexation will attend thee,
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now occupied
fare.
be gradual, but neglect no op-
own interests.
thou wishest thy children to be happy,

be both in favour of virtue.
let
thy precepts and prac-
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If misfortiines occur,
the certain issue.
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constant, and fear not.
Matters which concern the absentee's future happiness, prevent his

immediate return.
-^ conqueror of noble mind and mighty power, shall spring from low
condition ; he will break the chains of the oppressed, and will give liberty to the nations.
Thethief
will
Take heed
*'
>
be detected
in the midst of his career.
If thy friend hath in one circumstance proved deceitful, trust him

not a second time.
The deeds of
*'
bear them with fortitude, and happiness will be
The
the evil-doer will
that avarice
will of a stranger
be held
in execration
by
posterity.
prove not the bane of thy happiness.
may be written in thy
favour.
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Be not discouraged by adverse circumstances.
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Nothing venture, nothing win
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Bet nothing on the result of a game played by others.
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God will support thee
just in thy dealings, and trust to Providence for
advancement
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in a
good cause.
Thy wealth will not be gained in a strange land.
The end of
dissipation is
speedy deathavoid
this,
and live
long.
NAPOLEON'S ORACULUM-
She
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Tread
Spend not thy substance
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will inherit all
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in
seeking after that which
is not.
Ere thou stirrest abroad, put thine afriirs in order, and when thoii
retuvnest from thy journey, thou sluilt fiiu] thy goods secure.
The love
marria'ê.
which ye bear each
otiier, will c~3
Tlie man of thy heart will not be rich ; but his person
favoured, and he'wili give thee every satisfaction.
jô j^-jf^j-j Qy^^Y y^r^g^ Qj. ever will be without enemies

slander thee, shall be taken in their own nets.
If thou goest to a far country, thy lot will
>
It
rewarded by a happy
follow not tho advice of the
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virtues.
in thy parent's footsteps.
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her mother's
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have a daughter who
Sickness is not entirely absent from the mansion of those whom thou
inquirest after ; they say that t!iy presence would be agreeable.
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shall
be
to
w-ill
be well
but, those who
undergo many
perils.
portendeth death among thine enemies.
There be many who sink under the burdens of

one of them, but exert thyself and prosper.
this life
be not thau
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As thou desirest prosperity and happiness

them to avoid evil company,
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marriage,
j^j^jg
if
for thy cliildren, teach
thou art prudent, thou wilt gain
much happiness.
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Give not credit to the insinuation that thy beloved
-will
prove untrut
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The
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traveller will soon return in
good health.
who have long swayed the sceptre of the ocean, shall

conquer, but they will become the instructers of mankind.
Islanders
to
Let not thy hopes of recovering what

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whom
thou callest
friend, carry himself de^^ '^^" seest the man
ceitfully or dishonestly towards others, deceive not thyself by thinking
faithful to thee.
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gjj^j^ jjg
blind thee to the interests of thy fellow-
jiappier than heretofore.
Be contented with v,'hat thou

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hast already.
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Fortune will shower her favours on thee,

with prudence.
Hope
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>
still
never despair
if
thou couplest justice
Lose not thy time and money, by expecting from the lottery what
thou mayest easily obtain from thy business.
When
thy ready
money
is
gone, go too
never borrow.
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t
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he willbe
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thoia hast lot, s8 too sanguine.
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Thou
Shalt
have noâin
In a strange land a
in a lawsuit;
be therefore wise and
happy marriage awaits
thea.
careful.
NAPOLEON'S ORAUULUM.
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Yes!
He
>
Thou
shalt
have a fortune with thy partner.
Thou
shalt
be blessed with a son
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will at last
Thy
secret
Thy
careful,
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make
<vili
endeavour
to
undermine thy happiness.
business will produce to thee a mine of wealth,

and improvest thy time.
Thy journey
Thy
will
be
safe,
,.
love
is
and
its
if
thou art but
object will be attained.
not disregarded.
The patient will recover but let this illness be a warning, in future.
(to keep due guard over his health.
;
wed
man on whom
Thou
See that thou deservest
*'
enemy
duly instructed, will
Choose one, which, with httle labour, will afford thee a comfortable
subsistence.
*****
if
'
* *
who,
friend enjoys perfect health, and is at present engaged in writing

to a relative.
*****
**
*****
thine age honourable.
an epistle
^^
be freed from the power of his enemies.
Shalt
to
great honours will be conferred.
be well spoken
Great vicissitudes await the
traveller.
The
among
of.
>
signification is disaster
thy foes.
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Delay not
this union, as
With trouble and expense, thou mayest gain thy
Honesty
the only
is
ti-ue
friendship.
art the favourite of fortune.
^^
Save pence
^^
bond of
lost goods.
seldom the portion of mortal man.
felicity is
>
whom thou
As instruction is diffused throughout the world, men of all conditions,

of every colour, and in every clime, will become free.
Weigh well
in the aifections of the being
^^^ impatience ui'ge too speedy a return.
>
morals be
thereby thy happiness would be retarded.
Thou Shalt reign paramount
Thou
if their
lovest.
Supreme
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Misery will be the sure portion of thy children,

corrupted by evil coinmunicatioii.
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Consider whether thou art not thyself the cause of thy misfortunes
if so, be more prudent for the future.
the probable result of thy present iHtentions.
upright conduct, thou art sure to rise.
Never lend
pounds wUl save themselves.
at tne gaming
D
a table.
Rather sacrifice a
shilling,
than throw away a pound in litigation.
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>
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It
would be imprudent
Some men
are old even at thirty
and
wilt see three-score
The
in thee to
;(:
captive's heart will be
Thy wfe
the
shall
a foreign land.
take care of thy health, and thou
ten.
made
If thou art careful, thou wilt
*****
embark for
glad.
marry exceedingly
well.
have two daughters, whose virtues and beauty
theme of general
will
be
praise.
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Beware of
false frisnds
Thou mayest
Vain man!
flatter
not thyself with the hopes of finding silver and
gold in hidden places.
Let the companion of thy journey bs honest as well as brave.
Heed
*****
write up, shave for a penny, cut hair for two-pence.
not, if
disappointment should
mar
thy present hopes.
The^patienl's health will be restored.
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Thou
*****
*****
wed
shait
man
in
an exalted
station.
Pq
justly,
and defy calumny.
If thou settest forth from the land of thy fathers, expect greai
changes.
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TJiy
dream
sayetli,
be
diliaent in Ihy business.
Mankind are often the arbiters of
theii*
owti fortunes; be honest,!

may im- 9
and fail not to take advanlage of every circumstance which

prove tliine.
Destroy the seeds of vice, and implant those of virtue in the minds of
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thy cliikiren, and happiness will be the certain issue.
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thge v/hether thou oughtest
Constancy on thy part
will
now
to
marry.
meet a due return,
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\\lien the object
is
accompUshed, the
traveller will assuredly return.
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of outcasts will break their chains, and obtain great do-
this thing
press heavily on thy mind.
Rely not on those self-styled friends, who, like

about thee in thy prosperity.
summer
flies,
buzz
cottage and content give more enjoyment than the princely palace
of the overturner of kingdoms.
Be contented with thy
lot,
and there
is Httle
doubt of thy happiness.
Be content :let to-morrow provide
for itself.
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^g jj^Q^ hopes'
for success, act not unjustly towards others.
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Cast not away thy present prospects in pursuing a phantom.
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>
in thy business save
Presen'e the greatest eguanimity
at the
gaming
even a ferthing;
table.
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Money may be
( at the
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gaming
Thou
wilt
longer than
staked, but goods and lands ought never to be risked
table.
be truly prosperous
is
liise early,
journey
but stay not abroad
work or walk before you
eat,
and doubt
it
not.
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The prisoner
rpjjy.
soon have cause
will
partner will be rich
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that they be Avell directed.
Tempt
ing unto
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order
see
land.
not those
whom
thou meetest, or hast
to deal with,
by show-
them thy money-bags.
Thy husband
C to
first
If thou payest attention to all the departments of thy calling, a for

tune awaits thee, greater than any treasure within the country in which
thou residest.
it
***** f A speedy recovery

*
*\ medies.
bs of the
The health of those thou lovest is good; they enjoy the sv^'eetsofS
rural happiness, and vvisli that thou wert with them.
[if thy love is true,
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to rejoice.
but she will also be proud.
Meddle not with the laws of the
in thy
necessary.
will
will
be duly appreciated.
be the consequence of properly applied
will be in all respects a good

render thee the happiest of thy sex.
man
it
will
re-
be his study
Let thy conduct be unimpeachable, and thou mayest defy the

derous tongue.
slan-
NAPOLEON'S OllACULUM.
**
>
Be prudent, and do not depend
entirely
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charity to the poor.
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Tliy present misfortunes shall have but

good'fonune.
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desired in thy vision to give some of thy superfluity in
thou art cold in thy grave, thy
little
name
influence on thy future
will
be greatly honoared
By wedding this
person, thou ensures! happiness for a long season.
jf lYyy beloved hath proved inconstant

to another, thinli not that
i
will prove faithful to thee.
Love prompts the
traveller's
speedy return
An infant nation shall, by the wisdom of

porium of commerce and the arts.
Thy goods may soon be
Ee not the trumpeter of thine own

posterity will not overlook them.
Whatever occurs, be not
Hope for the

may liappen.
best, but
home.
councils,
become the em-
recovered.
Give out that thou art poor, and see

run to serve thee.
'
its
to his
she
how many,
fame
discontented.
make up
if
or what friends, will
thy deeds are truly great,
'
thy mind to bear with the worst that
Save thyself the trouble and expense of entering
into a rash
and un-
( profitable speculation.
Be
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When
on thy present good fortune.
yn thy children.
r
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Thou wert
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content,
Parsimony
and heed not the goadings of ambition.
is
hateful
than six pourrds a year.
yet, a groat saved
each day, amounts
to
more
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>
To
>
Thy
'
'
avoici this evil,
journey,
depends
when thou
gi-eatly
on
goest, will
lliyself.
be
to
thy advantage.
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Long
life
depends greatly on temperance.
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IXvj jirst partner will be poor, handsome, and chaste; thy seconcZ,
exactly the revcr.se.
A daughter will be born unio thee, wlio will possess much beauty;
which may prove a snare to her, if early vanity be not duly checked.
Thy frieniife are not in ill-health, but
agreeable to tiiem.
Envious persons
*****
* *
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* *
Avoid edge-tools
endeavour
to
things are not at present
impede thy passage through
life.
'
Be
diligent in thy calling,
and puff not thy mind up with
false
hopes.
'
*****
* *
As thou journeyest along,

over the
commend
thyself to God, and he will watch
'
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*
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^
will
all
If thou art discreet,

fixed.
i,et
thou shalt gain the
suit
on which thy heart
is
the advice of the experienced be taken, and health will speedily
be restored.
Thou
* ( dition.
shalt
marry a man whose mind will be elevated above his conbe thy duty, sometimes to restrain him.
It will
It will!
but out of their
own mouths
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will thy slanderers
Despair not; though fortune should desert thee,
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Cheer thy
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told in thy vision, that thy present
per, if thou art cautious
into a state, of
Thy beloved meriteth
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>
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for a
undertaking will pros-
vigilant.
to
all
which thou hast not weU considered the
thy confidence.
retard the stranger's speedy arrivaL
The rank weeds which have

will be plucked out,
their stead.
Leave no means untried
The man who

versity,
be the
long infested the gardens of the south,
and the tree of hberty
will floqrish luj'.uriantly in
to detect the thief.
boasts most his readiness to befriend thee,

desert thee.
will, in ad-
first to
>
Dip not thy laurels in the blood of the vanquished.
Let not the
be but
those callings for thy children, for which their talents are
Choo
Choose
teach them to be virtuous and prudent, and leave the result
adapted;
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to God.
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will
heart, prosperity will soon attend thee.
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**ênd.
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and
it
be con-
irritation of
thy temper
mar thy
happiness.
Take the advice of thy best friend before thou proceedesl.
Thou
content
sLalt long be prosperous, and thou oughtest therewith to

in the end, thy unbounded ambition will be thy ruin.
be
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Thou
Dost thou expect
Do
money.
Go
>
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be fortunate, and meet with preferment
to
plunge thy hand into the
to
bed with the lamb,
Yjjy.
it.
Amusement
at
and doubt
much
it
time and
not.
take care that, in
all
cases,
present occupies the attention of thy friends.
Thou has't an enemy, but thy person and fortune are safe from every
attempt at doing thee harm.
thou art wise, tliou
A treasure
>
Danger may threaten
>
The hand
rise with the lark,
partner's temper will be exemplary
thou imitatest
>
and not be burnt 1
friend will procure his speedy release.
If
fire
in thy business.
as thou wouldest be done by, and thou wilt save
>
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*
Shalt
-Wilt
not spurn rural
awaits thee of which thou hast
thee,
if
felicity.
little
expectation.
thou sojournest long in a strange land.
of thy Ijeloved will ultimately reward thy affection.
Though the patient escape this timej

strength of his"coustitution.
let
him not presume on the

fi
le
H
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^
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wilt
be envied by others of thy sex.
Be prudent and courteous to all men, and the arrows of slander

be blunted before they reach thee.
wlU be thy
fate to see
many
It
Thou dreamedst of a wedding which
/
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;
will
soon take place.
See that thy misfortunes urge thee not unto drunkenness ;if so,
thou wilt never recover from them.
^^ the training of thy oflfspring, let thy discipline be strict, but not
severe lose no "opportunity of improving their understandings, and in
the plenitude of their happiness they will bless thee.
;
It behoves the party to make a light matter of any impediments

which may be thrown in the way of his happiness.
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the beloved of thy heart.
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Though the stranger's stay abroad be long,

advantage.
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>
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4c
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There
is
thou shouldest question the
it
will
fidelity [of
be greatly
to his
When imbecih'ty and folly are laid low, a powerful people will regain
the liberty they have lost.
Take not away the
life
of a
man who
hath injured thee.
Avoid laying too great a tax on the patience.of thy friends : this
way to preserve them.
is
the
Be not eager
>
Matrimony
why
no just cause
>
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will
chanares.
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Byi
By thy marriage, thou
Be
civil to
to rear the
mouument
will afford thee
every
man
much
of thine
fame.
happiness.
thou knowest not
***** / Be not purse-proud, nor

*****Ctune.
own
who may prove
thy frieni
vain-glorious, in the midst of thy
good
for-
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*****!
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*
4i>â-.|*^--
Let the star of prudence guide thee in thy course.
There
on
is
a tide in the affairs of
men, which taken
at the flood, leads
to fortune.
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^^^^^ ^^^
jjj^j^jjig
^^^
If thou dishkost the law,
meddle not with
it.
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Old age is attained only by the

temperately.
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the resolution to live
The prisoner will soon be welcomed home, although he now smarts

under the power of his enemies.
She
**ythee
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man who has
shall
have a son, whose dutiful conduct in his youth,
will
ensure
comfort in thine age.
rj,j^y,
fj.jgu(jg
Enemies
are
will
now occupied
endeavour
to
in devotional duties.
subvert thy reputation.
* *
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* *
*****
*
*****
Sell strong liquors;

thyself.
but be careful of often trying their strength
upon
A rich treasure
No
awaits thee.
accident will befall thee.
Thou
art
more beloved than thou
canst be
now aware
of.
NAPOLEON'S ORACXTLtJM.
The
afflicted
vnW soon be freed from
Thy husband
Thou
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to
great richea.
shame.'
Political changes, will
pain.
be calumniated, but when thy slanderers are confronted,
tbey will be put
Thy
*****
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*
wilt
will inherit
18
change thy fortune.
vision portendeth, that gifts will
be made unto thee.
Strong drink may cheer thy heart now, and make thee forget thy
sorrows for a short season ; but in the end they -ivill unfit thee for the
enjoyment of prosperity.
Lose no opportunity of pointing out to thy children the deeds of virC tuous men ; and in their emulation of them they will do honour to thy
* * *) precepts.
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.
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Much prosperity
Harbour not unjust
will attend the
wedded
pair.
suspicions.
When the stranger hath settled his affairs, he will lose no time in returning to his own country.
The deluder
\ ^^^'^S^y
of his people will be caught in the meshes of the cuncontrived net which he himself hath woven.
***** (
* ***S
Give not the thief the chance of again robbing thee.
*****
Consider well, ere thou
tellest
**%**? Do good, and if mankind should

*** * \ *'^î'^ benefactor.
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thy secret, whether thy friend can
fail to
remember thee, thou
still
Think not of enjoying happiness whilst thy conduct needs reforma-
\ tion.
>
art
Be a
friend to thyself .'depend not
on others^
10
*****
Wish not for the death of thy kinsman, that thou mayest inherit his
worldly goods.
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the ruin of thousands.
J>
Avarice
>
Xliou art too ambitious.
Thou mayest be
is
sucr.essful
millions have been ruined.
from thy home, thy fortune
If thou tarriest long
will not prosper.
'
(_
Drunkenness brings on
preiqaature old age
avoid
it,
and you
will
live long.
>
With much
>
Your partner
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difficulty
he
will obtain
will, in time,
^ daughter will be
have
a dischai-ge from his prison.
much
m,oney
born unto thee, who
will
use
it
well.
be highly honoured and
respected.
Thy
friend is well
Thou
he now drinketh thy health.
hast enemies, but thou shalt defeat them, and they wili
with shame.
be
yoverwhelmed
*\
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>
*****}
Thou may'st make a
Health will be
to
fortune by dealing in precious stones.
thee the richest treasure thou canst ever possess.
Safety and success in thy travels, will gretily depend upon thy conduct towards those whom tJiou meetest.
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***
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lightly.
Let
all
proper means be used, and a speedy end will be put to the
patient's disorder.
By marriage, thy fortune and happiness will be
^^
When
out,
the evil report reacheth thine ears, instantly find
and he
will
be confounded
Whatever changes thou mayest undergo, they
***** (
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It
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** *
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slanderer
will
be
for thy benefit.
sayeth that favours will be conferred on thee forthwith.
As thou hopest for lasting prosperity, dro^vn not thy cares in strong
drink; if thou dost, thy prospects will be forever blasted.
Their happiness will depend solely on the instruction which thou
givest them.
Be
discreet in the connection v/hich thou formest for
life.
The
suspicious lover
is
the destroyer of his
own
peace.
'
>
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tlie
in thy presence.
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greatly increased.
'
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Persevere, and give not thy suit up
)
\
When the absentee
returns,
it
will
be with joy and honour.
Ignorance and oppression, like a thick mist on the mountain top, will
be gradually dispersed, as the sun of knowledge enlightens the understanding of men.
Admonish, but pursue not unto death, him who hath injured thee.
** **
'
***** f Never trust those men who swear friendship

*** *( drunkenness.
to
thee over the cup of
*****/ The good deeds of men are frequently traced on sand;

**** ( ones graven on marble.
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their
Set not thy heart on pleasures derived from terrestrial objects.
bad
21
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(_
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Peace and plenty
will
be thy certain portion,
Boubt
The chances
'
thou art industrious.
Whilst thou waitest for dead men's old shoes, thine own exertions
might procure thee neto ones.
Preferment depends entirely on
*****(
if
it
thyself.
not
are three to one against thee.
Avoid law as thou wouldest the pestilence.
*****
*****
**
The prisoner
>
Thou wilt marry
*****
^
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* *
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>
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*
Length of days depends greatly on thy habits :if thou dost not gormandize, aor tipple, tlaou wilt live long in the land.
ij,\
will find
much difficulty in
into a rich
and respectable family.
A beautiful male child will be

Thy friend is happier
ing for a journey.
and
obtaining pardon.
born unto thee
in better health than usual
and
is
prepar-
Thou wilt be invested by r.ecret enemies, but they will be caught in

the trap which they prepared for thee.
Be
a miller, but gx-iud not the faces of the poor.
Thou
shalt possess a rich nine, out of

to time.
from time
which treasures
shall
be dug
NAPOLEON'S OilACULUM.
22
K
Prosperity will surely attend thee.
*****
***
*****
***
*****
*
Consider whether the object of lay affections
dotl.
deserve thy love.
Fear not but
that the patient will recover.
Thy husbani
will
be a man of honour and
integrity.
**^
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Thy
>
Look not on the present as the most important period of thy
*****
j^ signifieth
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reputation will not be seriously injured by calumny.
(_
When thy
life.
prosperity to thee and thine.
misfortunes press hardest on thee, be not dismayed, but
endeavour "to remove them.

If thy child be permitted to stray from the paths of virtue, thou
est expect that vice and misery will be his portion through life.
may-
Marriages patched up hastily end in sorrow :not so those which are

prudently conti-acted.
The
object of thy affections will never return thy love with ingrati-
tude.
>
*****
** **
>
*****
:^**%
>
Fear not but that the stranger
will speedily return.
Shouts of "Freedom !" will resound throughout the halls which once
filled with the sighs and groans of despair.
were
Leave no means untried
to
make good
thy loss.
Beware lest the honeyed words of the hypocrite and the deceiver
betray thee into danger.
Take good heed !infamy
is
the certain portion of the wicked man.
3*
NAPOLEON'S ORACULUrtl.
L
*****
Thy name
will
be handed down with the memory of thy deeds
to the
mo.st. distant posterity.
*****
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(
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**
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^^
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Depend not
may
Thou
shalt
meet with many obstacles, out

power and honour.
at
length thou shalt
Industry, perseverance, and circumspection, will
pij^y
attaii
accomphsh thy
^0 games of hazard.
Law is a two-edged sword, which

comest within its reach.
Remain
at
home, and thou
will assuredly smite thee, if tliou
wait do well.
A
live
frugal repast will preserve thy health, and give thee

whilst the midnight banquet may kill thee straight.
many days
to
Once more
Thy
will the captive breathe the air of freedom.
partner will be strictly virtuous : see to
it
that thou
be so
like-
(wise.
* *
*****
4:
^
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*
kmsman : they
most sanguine wishes.
.J:
on the present mtentions of thy
the highest earthly
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entu-ely
alter.
Thy
circle.
>
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Thou
much
shalt
care.
have a son, whose health
friends are
Thou
in his childhood will require
making merry, and wish thee
hast; but they will be discomfited.
to
form one of their
*****
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Contentment
is
a richer treasure than any other thou canst find.
Associate not thyseh'' with -ivicked companions, and thy journey will
be accomplished
in safely.
_I
*****
*****
* **
Wait
patiently
and thy^vo
will be requited in
due season.
Let not old women^ who pretend to medical knowledge, tamper with
^^^ patient's constitution.
*****^
Thy husband's conduct will be such
as to merit fi-om thee every
kindness.
*r****
**
If thou acfest prudently and uprightly, thou needest not fear the
tongue of the slanderer.
*****
^^ ^
* *
'
As
the seasons vary, so will thy fortune.
*^
***** ( It sayeth, " Let not the next opportunity escape of advancing tby
** .*Ctune.
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Let not despair be added

that they will be
to the. burden of
removed in due
for-
thy misfortunes, but hope
time.
If thougainest the confidence of thy children, thou may est lay the
foundation of their happiness, by teaching them to discriminate be-
tween good and

If avarice or
evil.
mere
lust
prompt
t\\y
marriage, expect not lasting hap-
piiiess.
As
the sun steadily pursueth his glorious course in the heavens, so

beloved remain constant to her vov/s.
}.
will thy
Thou
shalt
soon behold the face of the stranger.
^ -yast empire
in the west will burst the chains which fetter
"
j^ ^j^^^ ^^^ careful, the property
may soon be
''
it.
found.
'^^^ gripe of the. hand, the kiss on the cheek, and the tow of friendover the flowing bowl, are but as words traced an the sand of the
>
ship,
sea-shore
trust them not.
M
*****
^
I
Pla
not thy confidence so
Place
C in his
his
>
t\
*****!
will
resound
in a friend, as to put a weapon

turn upon thyself.
the farthest corners of the earth.
to
*****
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^
^
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but
property be be-
if
^^'thou managest discreetly, thou ehalt be successful.

i
Shalt
be preferred.
In ten years from this time, (unless by too little dependance on thythou drive fortune from thy door.) thou shall be called a rich man.
If
thou art
Tarry with thy friends, and thou wilt escape many calamities.
The shipwrecked mariner may escape

thief the gallows-tree ; but sudden death
ton and the drunkard.
If
much
She
shall
Thy
friend is free
is
the raging billows, and the

the sure portion of the glut-
exertion be used, he will obtain his liberty.
>
*****r
card.
Law leaves little for the litigant : thou wilt gain thy cause, but the
cost will be greater than it is worth.
A rich and young
the poor, what thou art content to throw
vvlse, give to
away on the turn of a
>
industry will supply every want
C self,
^:j,
TMne own
queathed thee, be thankful.
Thou
*'
Thy fame
much even
in future,
*****
hand which he may,
person
bear a son,
will
who
from
be thy partner.
will reflect
all
much honour on his
bodily illness, and
now
family.
listeneth to the
sweet sounds of music.
The enemies who conspire against thee,

and punishment.
will
be brought
to
shame
26
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* ***
^
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Thou mayest be a merchant
^:(,<
Put not thy trust in the fair

est in thy travels.
but
sell
not thy soul for gain.
appearance of all those whom thou meet-
*****
j.
Thou
*****
*****
..,.*
art sincerely beloved.
Let not expense be an obstacle
to
the restoration of the patient's
health.
Con&ider well whether thou oughtest,
at present, to
change thy con-
y.* ( d-,tioninhfe.
y,
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**
*****
* *
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***
*****
****
'.ût
If;
>
careful to deserve a good reputation by acting virtuously,

to avoid the petty calumnies of the envious slanderer.
merely
dccreed that thy life will be chequered by

ultimately, thou Shalt enjoy peace and comfort.
1^ Is
more
"Be
;.
signifieth a gift
Thy
p^Jq^
q^^j jg ^Yi^,
eiijidren
'
*****
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the deformity of vice, and they
shun
v.ill
it.
art
wed,
?
>
insist not too
much on jsrerogative,
but
let
each
Let not distrust mar thy happiness.
f
^Vh the time of
^Vhen
^
*yurn.
*****
****
far country.
misfortunes are but tempiorary.
fe***
*****
t*
**:
vicissitudes;
***** { When thou

* ..^îCyreldalittlo.
*****
from a
many
his sojourning in a foreign land is past,
he
will re-
-^^^ the volcano bursts with a louder explosion, when the combustible
matter is confined within its bosom, so will a nation's revenge find vent,
more their wrongs are repressed.
^ ^jjg
\
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The person
wickedness.
who hath
wi'onged thee will be cut off ia the midst of his
N
*****
The
may be
thief
successful for a time, but in the end
is
certain
death.
*****
Let thy deeds deserve praise, and posterity
Thy harvest of plenty and happiness

the sickle of industry.
*****
gg ^^
*****
2e contented with thy present lot.
*****!
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* *
*****
* *
*****
* *
*****
Enter
into
When
ceed
thou must reap
it
with
no rash speculations.
play for money, nor money's
If
thou understandest thoroughly the grounds of thy

and in the end thou wilt triumph.
suit,
pro-
justly,
thou art prudent, fortune awaits thee open-handed, in another
country.
O man!
gluttony,
The
if
and
thou wouldest see length of days, eschew drunkenness.

all intemperance.
prisoner's release is uncertain
let some kinsman interest him-
self in his behalf.
Thou
She
*****
Thy
C far
g^^(j against unforeseen events.
Be warned! from henceforth, never
mony.
ready
applaud them.
worth.
^j^y.
is
will
wilt
will
marry one, who hath before
have a son who
tasted the sweets of matri-
will live to a great age.
friends are in good health

country.
they have just heard news from a
N
Enemies thou hast
but their designs vnil be frustrated-
Love not sold so much as
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to
be an usurei".
If tliou takest care to acquire knowledge,

^ vvhich no one can deprive thee.
it
will
prove a rich treasure,
When thou hast arrived at thy place of destination, lose no time

executing thy errand, and return without delay.
Thou
Shalt receive proofs that thou art beloved.
** *\
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>
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Put
Thy husband's talents
>
A peaceful life
>
It
Be
spirits
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promote him
to
honour and
is
made
to great trust.
to
misrepre-
ordained for thee.
importeth health and happiness.
** **'
will
At one period of thy existence, attempts will be

sent thy conduct in the eyes of the world.
*****
****
*****
no advice save that of experience.
faith in
not discouraged though thou art now engulfed in misfortune, thy

wiU soon be buoyed up by prosperity.
Discourage deceit
dence, that he
To bear and
,j,^g j^gg^
The
may
in thy child
but at the-same time teach
not be deceived by others.
;
him
pru-
forbear, is the grand secret of matrimonial happiness.
^j^g^j
jealousy prove not the bane of thy happinesa,
traveller will return richl^laden.
"VSTiilst the winds are still, and the air serene, the earth
suddenly, and those on its surface be swallowed up.
may
qtiake
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Try thy
>
If
''***
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him
friend before thou trustest
ihy deeds are
evil,
too deeply.
posterity will execrate thy name.
See
tliat
Feav
thou art not cheated out of thy just rights.
not, if thou art prudent.
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behold thyself and family reduced
If
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thou remainest in thine
own
country, thou mayest
still
be suc-
^ have seen the rich man bestow all his goods in charity, and have
tlie sun to be wholly darkened, but have never yet beheld the
hoary locks and healthy aspect of an intemperate man.
known
Enlargement for the unfortunate
ca,ptive
>
A rich partner, but cf a ve% bad temper.
>
'
'
be successful.
Send thy cause before a jury of thy countrymen.
"
will afford thee pleasure to

to beggary, play
from comfort
art sure to
>
* *
it
and thou
Ccesaful.
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If
art about,
thy fellowa.
son will be born unto thee,
who
will possess great riches.
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Be thou
chief, will
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that,
profit to tliBe
It is
and the designs of those who would do thee mis-
vigilant,
be defeated.
Knowest thou
:^^:f:l fflost
have anxiety concerning thee.
well, but
which
in the shortest time will
be productive of
decreed that thou shalt find another's property

it to the right owner.
but
it
behoves
thee to restore
Those who are with
thee, will guard over thy safety.
** *S
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Give further proofs of attachment

be made thee.
to
thy beloved, and a due return
will
*****
*
The
patient
may
look forward
to
length of days.
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Many of thy sex will envy thee the possession of so comely and so
kind a husband.
The slanderous reports of thine enemies will not affect the stability
of thy reputation.
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^ ^^ ^fortune.
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It signifieth
least expectest, a beneficial
recovery from
change
will take place in thy
illness.
Apply thyself steadily to improve thy fortune, and success will crown
thy endeavours.
Train thy child in the way in which he should walk, and
he will not depart from it.
when he
is
old
It is folly in thee
love, to feed upon.
towed,
if
thou hast nothing but mere beauty, or
Live cheerily^ work merrily, watch warily, but suspect not
lightly.
Riches, happiness, and honour, will be in the train of the returning

stranger.
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>
The governments
of nations will be speedily changed.
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>
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4-.
Punish not the delinquent too severely.
Fail not by persevering industry,

purse with money, in case of need.
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Thy preferment
>
When
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>
Why
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will
be owing
to thine
desertsv
stake thy fortune, thy happiness,thy very esistencej on the
cast of a die, or the tm-n of a card
When
Thou
own
thou hast amassed 10,000, retire
Be thou
* *
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thou takest possession of the worldly goods of the deceased,

justice to the widow and the orphan.
Venture not rashly.
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thy barns with grain, and thy
fill
When
*****
to
thine
own
advocate.
thou dost travel, Providence
will protect thee.
wilt fondle over thy children's children.
After long imprisonment
Your partner
will
he will be
released.
be a pattern of virtue and beauty.
P
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ThoL
Thou
slialt
have a son,
who
shall inherit all his
mother's accoinplislv-
ments, and ius father's virtues.
Doubt not but that thy friend? are well and

the sweets of a simple but plemiful repast.
The
'^^'^
designs of the
man who
will
become
happy
thiae
they
enemy
mow relish
shall not pre-
against thee.
'^***^ -FgUow the plough.

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=****
Thou
Shalt assuredly find something, but
it
will not
be of much value
to thee.
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**
Linger not unnecessarily on the road,
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^Cgerous.
:^
art
beloved
lest
danger befall th&e.
but improve thy opportunity, for delays are dan-
it
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>
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*
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>
**
speedy abatement
The mind and
will take place in the patient's disorder.
the complexion of thy husband wiU be that of the fox
his practices, those of the wolf.
The slander which
is
uttered against thee will not be c/bdited.
*****
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Be not dismayed
\ loJ^g
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*****
** **
*****
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if
misfortune should overtake thee
she will not
êep thee company.
It saith thou hast

trappy-
Thy
enemies who are endeavouring
misfortunes are not so great, but that thy
to
render thee un-
own
exertions
may
relieve thee.
Cherish the seeds of virtue in thy children, and doubt not but in age,
they will reap the harvest of happiness.
Exert thyself
to
make thy partner happy, and thou
shalt thyself
be
*:(i** C so likewise.
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Absence
thy soul.
will effect
no change in the sentiments of the beloved of
NAPOLEON'S ORACtJLUM.
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>
He
will
soon return,
to the great joy
of
all
his friends.
southern nation will speedily undergo a change in
its
government,
for the better.
A clean corner is not the worse
of being twice searched.
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*
Be
thine
own
friend.
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^ Iq^q Qf fgj^Q prompt thee to wicked deeds.
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rphy future happiness depends upon thyself.
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**
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**
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What liast thou
to
do with legacies 1 be industrious and
Consider well before thou venturest farther in
Thine own merits
**\
will exalt thee.
j)o riches bring content
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Do not
* *
* *
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Submit
and happiness?
bet high.
to
no
arbitration,
but abide by the verdict of an honest jury.
Tj^y journey will be prosperous, if guided
Thou Shalt
usefully.
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The
broken.
scheme.
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this
frugal.
be termed venerable : see
bolts will
by prudence.
that thy long life
be spent
be drawn, the door opened, and the chain
will
be
NAPOLEO.X'S 0KAC8LUM.
34
Q.
*****
1,4,:^:
Tiiy partner will not be liaudsoine, but there
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*****
^
^:j:
*****
*****
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son will be born unto thee,
who
An enemy
will endeavour to mar thy prospects

the net whic-h he feaih spread for theo.
Seek not the honours nor the danger's of the
A good-humoured mate
will
but he
wiil
be a treasure, which thy eyes
The companions
of thy travels will be unto thee a shield against
Let not the patient be aSicted by melancholy anticipations.
*****
***
>
will de-
every dange;-.
Thou
*****
*t**
be taken
field.
>
hast the love of others beside that of the darling of thy heart.
Thy husband
will sit in
high places.
Evil repoi-ts will be uttered against thee, but in due seasoa the
derer wiil be discovered, and brought to punishment,
Look
school
well to
may be
that the lessons which thou receivest in misfortune's

useful to thee when thou art prosperous.
It signifieth that
thou wilt soon hear agreeable news.
/
Be patient now, and in after seasons,
* ^ attain prosperity and happiness.
prudent. Thus only canst thcu
*****
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^
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cause
*****
*****
Examine strictly the disposition of thy utended partner, and if

cord with thine own, fear not but happinfss will attend you both.
slaa-
it,
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;j,:j,:^
look upon.
i'S^'t 'o
much power.
shall possess
The hcakh of thy friend reqairelh not the y^h^ysician's aid; he peruseth a letter just received, which givelh mucii satisfaction.
( in
**\
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** *\
be no other cause
\Yill
for dislike.
Chastise thy child when he doeth

to bless thy name.
evil,
and
in the
end he
will
have
it
ae-
'
NAPOLEON'S ORACULtlM.
IS
R
*****
I
I
Those who observe truly the vows

need not fear unhappiness.
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have been sworn at the
altar,
Question not the constancy of thy beloved.
*****
*
that
He will not return at the
time expected.
*****
***
I*
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*
*****
**
thine
<***
**
may
Hope
-A-S
remain within
flatter thee,
the succeeding one
all
thy
for the best
the success
which may be thy
portion.
the Nile produceth abundant harvests by its annual overflow,

produce thee preferment, fortune, and
so will the good-will of a friend
* *
honour.
Thy
*****
speculations will be generally successful.
Endeavour
of mutual
*****?
*
to
not be so courtedus.
Be not buoyed up with
political import.
Place not thy happiness in store of gold and silver; but in

dealings presei've thy eonscience pure and undefiled.
'
*****
much
own breast.
Though the present generation may
of
Trust not even a friend with a secret which ought
*****/
**
The present age teems with events
to
accommodate
all
differences
by the private
arbitration
flriends.
iThoii Shalt tairry tvhsre
thou
now residest.
<
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1^
Thou
Shalt live long
let
not thy years be pdssed Ingloriously.
NAiPOLEON'S ORACULUM.
R
*****'
***
*****
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*****
**
:jc
*****
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*
**
rich partner
Thou
Shalt
have a daughter, who
will
possess a noble mind and amia-
ble manners.
The
friend
whom
thoii inquirest after, is in
good health, and
is
now
locked in the arms of sleep.
Take physic when there
^j^^^
pj.gggnt friends do not
J.,
is
become thy detennined
need; but presume not
to give
it
foes.
toothers.
g^ industrious
and place no reliance on such phantasies.
Boast not on the road of the riches which thou earnest with thee,
they be coveted by others.
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Let
tendant.
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lest
Thou
art
adored
but lose not thy 'vantage-ground by inattention or
strict attention
Thy husband
shall
be paid
have
to the directions
rule,
given by the medical
and direction over
affairs
at-
of great im-
portance.
^'^^ "^
When
*-^^
slanderer an opportunity of injuring thy reputation.
thou hast enough, therewith be content, and seek not to enby venturing farther.
large thy store
It siguifieth
*** (
procrastination.
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ordained for you.
is
g^^
(^
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be free
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**
fettered will soon
*****
* *
The
plenty of eVery thing which gold can purchase.
Though thou
crifice
art poor
of honesty or
and needy, purchase not prosperity by any
honour;fortune's wheel
is
sa-
constantly turning.
Neglect no opportunity of cultivating the minds of tliy children, and

journey through life will be virtuous and happy.
*!t:*** ( their
NAPOLKOa'S oracijlum.
57
*****
***
****
*****
%
Be
all-
as constant to thy beloved as she is to thee, and thou mayest bo
happy.
The' stranger will return unexpectedly.
Th-6 prudent
take place.
>
Make proper
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**
Commit the several niembci-s of thy family to the care of an

seeing Providence, and he will protect "them.
Show
be
man
will
make
inquiries,
prGvision against every change that
snd they
may
will lead to detection.
thy friend, by good treatment of him, that
it
is
his interest to
faithful to thee.
>
Desire not
Good
fortune
Keep
thine
to attain irmnortality
by the vices of reckless ambition.
<***
*****
*****
<
* *
*****
* *
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is in
own
store for thee.
counsel, and success will attend thee.
Neglect not the opportunities wliich
may be
will lead to great preferment.
A partner in
thy business would ruin thee.
>
Never throw good money
Wander not
far
after bad.
from thy home.
o^'ered to thee, for they
MAPOLEON'S ORACULUM.
*****
^
*****
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Providence watches over thee, and will lengthen thy days,

avoidest the sin of drunkenness.
if
thou
A son will be born, who if he receive not timely correction,

prove a source of trouble to thee.
may
After a short time
Tjjojj
The
and
is
^jij. Ijq
anxiety for the prisoner will cease.
all
exceedingly fortunate in thy marriage.
object of thy solicitude
is
now engaged in domestic
Beware of treachery
as well in health as thou couldest wish,

occupations.
Nothing further
may be now
revealed to thee.
**^
*****
***** /
** *^
Cultivate thy talents, and adopt a profession supported
Thou mayest but be

;
not disappointed
***** } Set out one day, sooner, or

** * (tended.
*****
* **
*****
****
Your
later,
if it
fees.
be not of great value.
than thou hadst previously
love is mutual, but endeavours will be
made
to
In-
cause dissen-
between you.
sion
To ensure recovery, the patient's mind must be kept in cheerful

mood, by the conversation of those who are most beloved.
man
>
Thou
>
Let justice and prudence be the guardians of thy reputation.
shalt
wed
of high birth, but
little
t***?f The early part of thy career will be subject to

*****
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( age thou shalt enjoy uninterrupted happiness.
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by
)
>
\
It
wameth
fortune.
vicissitudes,
but in thy
thee to beware of danger.
Sit not down under thy misfortunes, wringing thy hands, and accusing the justice of Providence ; but up, and be doing, and fortune will
again smile upon thee
NAPOLEON'S ORACULUIVL
*****
As
C Its
*****
*****
*
If
pie,
thou hast been prudent and

and be happy.
just,
thy family will follow thy exam-
>
Confidence in each other will ensure happiness.
The
heart of ihy beloved will find
room
no other object but thy-
for
\ self.
J>
*****
>
*****
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If the
season be unfavourable,
-ir^
V.
let
thy exertions be the greater.
Despair not of recovenng thy goods.
Wrangle not with thy friend about trifles, else thou mayest forfeit his
assistance in matters of great import.
Anticipate not misfortunes before their time.
>
The money which will be
Seek the assistance of a wiser man than
>
*****<
** *
stranger will return at the time thou expectest him.
Do
*>
The
>
'
the tall column ii; exalted above the petty ruins which surround
base, so shalt thou rise superior to thy present misfortunes.
justice rather for justice' sake, than to be praised in future ages.
Eminence
is
left
thee, will not
remunerate thy anxiety.
thyself.
talents,
and pre-
behold the despair of the gamester
who has
by the proper culture of great

lot is cast between both.
attained
ferment, by interest: thy
Take a
partner, but be not thyself a sleeping one.
Visit a o;aming-house
just lost his all, and then play.
Thou
Shalt
be
foiled
by the opponent's cunning devices.
*****
*****
***
** **
***
In a foreign land strangers will protect and cherish thee.
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*****
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*****
**
Desire not so much length of days, as to improve the time

giveth thee on earth.
The prisoner ought to sue
which Gad
pardon and mercy.
for
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j.j^.^
marriagej you will soon obtain great property.
Thy progeny shaU be both male and female; they

and comfort of th^ age.
The friend whom thou inquirest after is

now engaged in conversation with a relative.
An enemy will try
to
will
be the
in excellent health,
circumvent thee, but he
will
be
staflf
and
is
foiled in his at-
tempts.
ôUow
the bent of thine
own inclinations.
Domestic felicity will be of more value to thee, than the contents of

ten thousand mines of gold, silver, and precious stones.
if thou shouldest meet with-danger
thou art resolute.
Be not dismayed
it
will not affect
* **
thee
*****
****
The heart of thy beloved beateth responsive to the anxious throbbings of thine.
if
***** f It is useless
* ***^phed.
*****
** **
to look for relief
The man whom thou weddest
from medicine, unless
shall
be
it
have great power
skilfully ap-
teach him to
use
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When thou art unjustly accused, thy innocence will thereby be confirmed, and the slanderers will be confounded.
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it
rightly.
Expect not
to
pass through life without a mixture of good and
It portendeth a happy union between a

long loved each other.
evil.
man and woman, who have
41
*****
^
Instruct thy children
\ their
*****
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*****
*
*****
^
*****
show them a good example
and
fear not for
happiness
The marriage
Another
will
whom thou
will
prove both prosperous and happy.
endeavour
to
supplant thee in the affections of th.3 being
tenderly lovest.
The
stranger cannot return at present.
The
earth will be fertilized by abundance of rain.
i
Reckon not much on
*****
**
*****
^
*****
*****
*****
Fulfil the duties of thy station, and care not for the unprofitableness
of future fame.
thou continuest virtuous, thou shalt be happy.
If
Depend not on the caprice of
(
(
Look before thou
***
the friendship of any man.
age.
leapest.
When thou enjoyest prosperity and honour, feel for the misfortunes
of thy former friends.
Have a
The companion
* C tune,
is
strict
eye over those
who
eat thy bread.
of blacklegs, cheats, and thieves, even with a ^mt-
never respected.
42
u
**
**
*****
Venture freely
>
Abide thy
fate at
Longevity
is
in thy next cause,
home
The prisoner
it
will
a curse to those
will
still
* **'
(:****
pass
and gain
be better
will
for thee.
who misspend
many days
Your matrimonial connections
will not
crown thy wishes.
in
life.
confinement
produce
much
happiness.
** *\
*****} Sons and daughters

**\ each other.
*
*****
Thy
friend is
now
will
be the reward of the love which ye bear
in the act of paying
visit,
and is both well and
* * *^liappy.
***** /. Thou hast little cause to dread the rage of any enemy who
** * (against thee.
shall
come
Be one of thy country's defenders.
*****
The
object of thy journey will be attained without hazard.
*****f
The heart of thy beloved wavereth betwee.n thee and another; im* *** \ prove the opportunities that will be offered thee.
*****
The
*****
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patient
may
still
hope
for health
and long
life.
'
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*****
*****
husband's fame will be exalted.
Thy innocence will uphold thee in the day of

the slanderer will be forever silenced.
"^y voyage through
>
will cease,
pendence.
life will at first
and propitious winds
and the tongue of
trial,
be boisterous
but the tempest

haven of inde-
will waft thee into the
43
V
'
Thou
*****
Thy dream
(in
*****
shall
be subject
Be not
dissipated by
dispirited
Thy beloved
by misfortunes; they
tlie
Expect a
The
will
vanish as the thick mist
genial rays of the reviving sun.
will not
He will return in due
*****
thou shouldest bestow some of thy goods
sigaifleth that
frequent change of residence.
cliaiity.
\ is
>
to a
cease to pray for thy speedy return.
season.
plentiful harvest.
be detected.
thief shall ultimately
*****
Sad
jfc* C
*****
* *
*****
* *
his fate
is
who
As
the sun revives the fiowers of the

make thy heart glad.
Blessed
is
he who expecteth
Examine thyself
present intentions.
When thou
*****
heed
field,
that
infamy
may not be
so will prosperity in thy
strictly,
little,
for
he
will not
be disappointed.
vrhether thououghtest not to abandon thy
enjoyest the favour of powerful men, let not thy pride be
puffed up.
y
*
talje
business
*****
*****
on the friendship and good-will of
Whilst thou seekest to obtain fame,

thy portion.
relies solely
others.
Thou
wilt
ated being.
be the architect of thine own fortune
depend on no cre-
*****
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( is
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^^:f.
*****
***
*****
* **
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.
*****
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C
is
the bait which
mind bo not well stored with

so truly wretched as the ignorant old man.
to attain old age, if thy
no wretch
You will have
** *
Desire not
ledge:
: this
his prey.
j^f,t not thy nordinate desire of amassing wealth carry thee into foreiga cUmes.
Some one
* * *
at first
It thou art cozened out of thy upper garment, throv/ not thy under
one away, to recover it.
*****
Be not intoxicated wi!h good fortune

thrown out by the gamester to allure
44
is
will pity
know-
and release the prisoner.
every cause
love your partner.
to
jv numerous offspring will be born unto thee : if thou trainest

properly, their virtues will reward thy anxious toil.
them
Thy friend is free from all bodily affliction, and expecteth to receive
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aletter ornews from thee.
In a contest which may soon take place, thou shall be victorious overthine avowed enemies.
thim
Thou wouldest
>
Snatch not
at
cut but a sorry figure in the pulpit.
shadows
for thou
mayest thereby lose thy substance.
*****
* ***
ances.
*****
** **
Fear not that another will supplant thee in the affections of the beloved of thy soul.
If thou meetest danger, face
The
patient's niind
it
must not be
*****( Peace, plenty, and happiness,

**** ( loved of thy heart.
*****
*****
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boldly,
and be not daunted by appear-
afflicted
by doleful
will attend thy
intelligence.
marriage with the be-
Deal openly, prudently, and honestly, and thou mayest defy the
breath of the slanderer.
IVAPOLEON'S ORACULUM.
45
*****
*
The
}
(
interpretation
is,
that thou shalt receive
an
epistle of import-
ance.
Thine own exertions
overcome every misfortune
*****
whicli
Lead thy children in the paths of righteousness, and v/hen thou art
gone, they will not depart from it.
*****
*
*****
enable
tliee to
>
There
Matters of import prevent his immediate return.
*****
* *
*****
*****
Jf
is
danger in long absence from the object of thy
A revolutionary
Be
patient,
spirit is
abroad among
and every circumstance
"Ci^.^
will
affection.
nations of the earth.
be developed.
jf a nrian protesteth never-ceasing friendship to thee, at least
doubt
his sincerity.
Sully not thy laurels by unjust deeds.
/
>
*****
Happiness depends solely on the affection and forbearance of both
\ parties.
Carry thyself prudently and
Let not disappointment
Fortune
mar
justly,
and thou wilt surely be happy.
thy exertions in thy calling.
will attend thaa.
'
*****
v/ill
liappen.
S'
*****
may
When thou art in the zenith of thy.power,

cure thy downfall.
let
not unjust deeds pro-
NAPOLEOiN'S ORACULUM.
46
w
^
*****
***
'"****
***
If
t****P
>
*****
**
interest; for
thou playest, play
There
is
fair,
money
in
thy busines
and see that others do the same.
great hindrance to thv present success in law matters.
***** (
* **\
^^ ^
Give not large
*****
Emigration from thy native land will but retard thy fortune.
Vain mortal
what wouldcst thou?Iloary locks are the reward of
temperance and
Try
to
virtue.
unlock the dungeon by means of a golden key.
Be wary, and
this
marriage may prove very fortunate.
* * *
,c****
*****
"_
*****
She
have a son, who in his youth
shall
will
be admired, and in his
old age respected.
Thy friends labour under no bodily afiliction, but they are not free
from cares concerning worldly matters.
Thine enemies are powerless, and unworthy of thy regard.
On this
* **
*****
****
*****
subject take the advice
In this, fortune hath not
last
given thee by thy best friend.
marked thee
for
her favourite.
* ***
*****
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*****
*** *
*****
****
*****
*****
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f
C
^"
*^^T
journey, fancy not that from each brake a robber or a tiger

upon thee, but pursue thy way steadily.
will spring
Success
will attend thy anxious hopes, if
thou art discreet In this
matter.
speedy cure will depend much on the patience with which the
bears the present illness.
af-
flicted
Thy husband
a farm well
will
tilled.
be a
man
well willed, with a house well
filled,
and
47
*****
Thy husband
will
be learned, his temper good, and his complexion
fair.
*****/
*
Thy
calumniators will sooner or later be overwhelmed with shame
and disgrace.
*****
If thou tarriest at
'
%****r
>
:****/
*
*****(
*****
shalt
Thy dream portendeth ill luck
Thy
meet with few changes.
to thine
enemiea.
misfortunes will cease to overpower
the?e.
Have more anxiety to bequeath knowledge than riches to thy children, and they will be happy.
Despotism will speedily be overturned in a country long oppressed

by illiterate, indolent, and luxurious strangers.
Make
* *
home, thou
diligent inquiries
amongst the members of thy house.
Rely more on the actions, than on the promises of thy friends.

^v
*****
* *
Cterity.
y'
*****
*
Tby
the virtuous only, will be held in esteem by pos-
misfortunes will vanish, and thou shalt be happy.
Follow thy calling
and be not a legacy hunter.
diligently,
*****
*
The good deeds of
Rejoice
* C content.
at
the fortune which
is
ordained for thee, and therewith be
NAPOLEON'S ORACULUM,
X
***** r When thou enjoyest the favour of the mighty men of the
C heed that thou art not ruined by a flattering tongue.
***
*****
***
Deal honestly, and trust
****
>
***\
*****
>
God
for success.
Mind thy
' business, and forsake the gamina
o
Give
* **
to
ntit
earth, take
tabla;
large fees in this suit.
In a far country shalt thou find treasure.
*****
f
^**l
If thou art temperate in thine appetites, cleanly in thy person, and

(just in thy dealings, the vfinter of thy age will run smoothly.
**îusti
*:j:
*****
* *
>
*****
**
;j:
captive will
Thy friend
(journey.
*****
****
*****
* ***
*****
**
Hose
;ji;ji
*****
****
*****
*****
is in
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your welfare and happiness.
who speak
but
it is
thy business
to
ill
of thee, and
who would
otherwise
and be prosperous.
A good name will prove to thee

it
good health, and hath some thoughts of going on a
Tliou hast enemies

injure thee.
-pg^j .^ books,
to
She will have a son of a froward disposition

correct, and counsel him aright.
:ic*
sugcrno bodily affliction.
This marriage will add
*****
*****
*** *
The
a treasure of great value
; see thou
not.
Tarry not unnecessarily on thy journey : delay s

ous to thy safety.
may prove
return of aifection is at present doubtful, but perseverance

tention will ensure thee success.
danger-
and
at-
Let the patient's mind be soothed by the kind and ready attention of
friends,
andthe happiest result may be
anticipated.
49
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The
ought
*****
may recover; but

made lor the tomb.
patient
to
i;)e
in case of the v/orst,
Thy husband's temper

thou
"dost
not aitempt
will hn good, and

rule over liim.
to
he
will
due preparation
make thee happy,
if
t****^
Wert thou chaste as

calumny.
t****
As the frail bark is tossed on the ocean, so wilt thou be on the stormy
sea of life but in the end thou shalt enter the haven of prosyeiiiy.
:).
*****
*****
t***
^^
**
signifleth that
thou must take heed
j|.
Unlooked-for fortune and happiness await thee.
*****
*****
* *'
Teach not thy children

tented and happy.
ISIarrlago,
man can
be avaricious, and they
when prudently undertaken, is
^^^j.
nation accustomed to changes, hath
Blame not thy servant
unjustly.
*****
Friends are so scarce,
that,
* *
Call price.
*****
What brooks
( self.
the happiest state into which
fame,
if
when
still
to
undergo a great one.
found, they are to be valued above
thou hast no fortune
As the drooping plant is refreshed by the

heart be gladdened by sudden prosperity.
*****
be both con-
^^g darlins of thy heart will prove inconstant
will
enter.
p,^^^ _^^^
^^
to
*****
to avoid dan<xer.
*****
and pure as snow, thou canst not escape
ice,
Divide thy inheritance with those
dew
who have
of heaven, so will thy
an equal right Avith thy-
*****
***
*****
***
* **
Use no
rJ^^^
means
Q^ ^ master
Thy
'
>
*****
procure preferment
thou shall be exalted
worth his two hands,
hell.
at
home.
in thee to desire long
life, if
Content
will
render
this
thy daily habits tend
who will soon be
Cherish and support the poor captive,
expectations from the law are vain; thou shalt not succeed.
***** / It is utter vanity

* * *C destroy it.
*****
** *
is
Await thy happy destiny
**
***
to
aid.
Avoid every thing that savours of
>
servile
without their
to
unfettered.
union a complete paradise.
Thou
*****( the
*****
****
shalt
be blessed with sons and daughters but forget not that

which hath been given to it when a sap
;
tree preserveth the fashion
slight disorder affecteth the person,

but it will soon pass away.
concerning
whom
thou art
so-
( licitous,
The barbed arrow which

recoil on his own head.
*****
* ***
\ ^vii^
=*****
jf jj^Q^
jjjjggj.
be shot
shall
at
thee by a secret enemy,
cabbage, use the needle.
** **\
***** f Treasures are but rarely found

*^:* *( ing after them.
throw not thy time away
in search-
***** y Comport thyself to the customs of those whom thou meetest on thy
**** (journey, and thou halt meet with little annoyance.
^
*****
*****
/
(
Thou
shalt in time, attain to greater happiness in this matter,

at present venture to hope for.
thou canst
than
51
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*****
There
is
much harmony
in the love,
which Ihou and the
darling of
thy heart, bear towards each otiier.
*****
Thy husband
over thee, and
*****
^
'The
Few
be rich but his constant aim

keep tiiee under.
will
to
evil reports of thine
enemies
will
be
to
bear sway
will not affect thy character.
vicissitudes await thee.
*****
The interpretation is, that if thou obsei-vest any blemish

own conduct, that thou shouldest lose no time in correcting it.
*****
^^
what
Shrink not from encountering whatever may occur to thee
thou now deemest noisfortunc, may ultimately turn lo thy advantage,
*****
*****
**
)
f
in thine
Instil honour and honesty into the minds of thy children, and fear
not for their prosperity and hajipiness.
Let no one interfere in the domestic feuds of married persons: if

alone, they will soon subside, and the parties will be happy as be-
]gj-(.
Sfore.
*****
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***=>^*
j^^^
***:)f
*v^**
* *
*****
Forget not to keep

of thy heart.
preparation be
Where
up an epistolary communication with the beloved
made
for his
speedy return from abroad.
insolent oppression reigns, where tears water the soil, and

fan the scanty harvest, the freed husbandman will sit unreveUing in the joys of abundance.
^|-,gj.Q siî^g
der his
fig-tree,
^(.(.ygg ^Q(. îê innocent rashly.
*****
*
:^
*****
;j,
*****
*
If thou art joined with another in a

thiit lie win prove faithful to thee.
compact
to act
wickedly, expect
(not
of the wicked are unprofitable, but the praises of the

honey which droppetii from the comb.
The applauses
just are like
Correct those faults

be happy.
( shalt
in thyself
which thou seest
in others,
and thou
*****
***
The
B2
h-gncy that shall be bequeathed unto thee, will not

thou speijdest it foolishly.
much
profit
C tliee, if
**
^^ ^^
*****
***
T.
***** /
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^%^^^
.1
^^ servile
Yea
^ ^^
^^'^y ^'^
if
^y
^^^^^ speculation.
m adversity, nor despotic in thy
prosperity.
thou dost steadily avoid the haunts of dissipation.
Better even sleep away thy time, than spend
in ruining thyself or
it
others.
/
>
Endeavour
^'^^'^^^^^
TT** [
to settle all differences in
a private manner.
thyself on the ocean without fear.
'^^^ wicked old man is a very wretch, who tastes of hell before nis
***** )
>time. Wouldesi thou be aged and wicked tool Go to ! rather let the
** * ) sapling wither, than the tree be rotten
.
**** *
** *
*****
* **
/
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Visit the captive,

into joy.
who
is in affliction
but his woes will soon be turn-
ed
Thou
shalt
marry a very worthy personage, who
will inherit consid-
erable property.
***** ( As the protecting oak is encircled by the tender ivy, so shall a nu**** '( merous race of sons and daughters claim thy paternal regard.
***** ( Thy friend is in good

* *** (bestowing charity.
health, at the present time
he
is in
the act of
*****
** **
ful
C)btain an insight into two trades in which the hands are principally
employed; reflect on both for a week, and follow that of which thou
*****
*** *
Act with caution, and thou

enemy.
shalt
undoubtedly triumph over a power-
dreamest.
***** / Be as industrious as thou

****C thy reward.
*****
** *
art
now
covetous, and great riches will be
^^ not affected by the petty inconveniences which thou mayest meet

^^^'^
'
^^^' ^^
)have courage
^^^ shouldest be beset with real dangers, thou shalt not

them.
to face
*****
Go
well
on the
armed and accoutred, and
vva}
and thy journey
Thy image
*****
*****
evil
is
report of thine enemies will recoil on their
Prosperity will succeed misfortune.
!(
signifieth that thy
dark, but
whose
own heads.
conduct requires amendment.
that misfortunes will continue to
pursue thee.
whom
***** / Those concerning

** (happy.
*****
**
'
* *
Let each concede

be happy.
to
thou art anxious, will be prosperous and
the other in matters of
trifling
import, and both
C will
Give thy beloved no cause to prove inconstant to thee.
He must still remain a
strangerYor a short season.
'
*****
C sosDn
He
*****
*
The
Be
air which has long been filled with the sighs of oppressxn,
resound with shouts of "Liberty."
secret,
and examine each person
w^J^
singly.
If thou expectest that a companion in

thou art deceived.
wickedness wiU prove a
faith*
V ful friend,
*****(
*
man whose complexion
Fear not
**
dispute not with thy companionB

be safe and prosperous.
ever before the eyes of thy beloved.
Thou shalt be united to a

features are handsome.
The
*****
is
will
Enter upon no design of which thou hast not well considered

honour.
*yt will redound to thy
whe^sr
*****
*****
^:i,^
>
Avoid the snares of thine
Although thou inheritest testamentary property,
(and
*****
***
*****
*****
>
*****/
^
;^;^ C
***** r
* * *V
*****/
**
*****
)
)
*****
* **
>
*****
*****
****
*****
*****
be industrious
If thou hast
risks.
enough of earthly goods, therewith be content, and run
j^[g].gg). ^jii
procure thee preferment to great
no
trust.
Avoid cards, women, and wine, and prosper.
Thy risks are great, thy chance of gaining small, and in the end, perhaps, thou wilt lose thy all.
Yj^
^^ ^^ ^
Be steady
^.jj
^g
j^.^.^j^
in thy resolution to turn thy
back on thy native shores.
^ ^^^'^ thyself t&wards thy children and thy kinsfolk, that they may
watch over and protect thee, when age weafeth thee down, and thy
powers fail thee.
The captive will be released, but

the clutches of power.
xhou
)
V
Sons
Shalt
will
let
him beware of
/
C
again falling into
have an honourable, young, and handsome partnett-^
be born unto thee : train them
they should go, and
when they
in their youth, in the

are old they will not depart from it.
***** / Thy friend is in the enjoyment of good

** **C vested of cares.
*****
***
still
frugal.
** *
*****
* ***
54
See that thy conduct be such, that
Choose a business
in
way
health, but is not entirely
di-
men may love, and not hate thee.
which the hands, rather than the head, are em*
ployed.
When thou findest

that thou
a treasure, teach thy tongue to be silent ; and see
makest good use of thy riches.
NAPOLEON
*****
(
C
'
*=***
ORACULUM.
If tnnn diggest up thy fields with the plough of industry,

find a treasure whicJi will reward thy labour.
Thy journey will be

Thou mayest hope
thou wilt
prosperous.
to gain
a place in the affections of the darling of
thy soul.
>
'***)
*****
The
pain with which the patient
Thy husband will be
Thy
ours
)
c
fortune.
The
**
/
C
*****
:f:;jt
*****
exalted to a high station.
calumniators are busy, but they will be baffled in their endeav-
:^;^
*****
soon be terminated.
to injure thee.
*****
*****
is afflicted, will
Great vicissitudes await thee, but they will not
signification
is,
that
Misfortunes may be thy

peace and happiness.
good
much affect thy
future
lucli will befall thee.
lot in the
beginning, but in the end will be
Fail not, duly to instruct thy children in all knowledge

for them, and they \vill assuredly profit in the end.
which may be
meet
Mutual forbearance
is
the strongest
bond of matrimonial
felicity.
* * C
*****
**
>
* *
*****
*****
>
*****/
Yhe affections of the being

other hut thyself.
He
will
whom thou lovest will
come back with abundance of
be placed on none
riches and knowledge.

^
He who ruleth the kings of the earth, and who terrifieth the nations
with the sound of his arms, will be abased, and speedily cut off,
Be sure
of thy grounds before thou enterest on a prosecution.
Choose thy friends

treachery.
only, froni
among the virtuous; and
fear
no
56
T
*****
,t**
The appr oval
^
C
*****
*:ik*
*****
;j,;^:^C
plauses
Be
*****
**
*****
more
select in the choice of thy friends,
empty
profitable than the
ap-
and the future
will
be happier
Though thou
inheritest
houses and lands, what availeth
thou art
it if
not prudent?
Impediments
will start
up which thou dreamest not
Be honourable and honest

exalted.
of.
and thou
in thy dealings,
shalt
be greatly
'
Thou
wilt find the benefit of neither giving
Leave
off play as the clock strikes twelve

for thee.
*Cô luck
* *
is
men,
oi'
than the past.
***** /
* **\
***** /
** *^
of thy Creator
Erpcctest thou
to
snatch the burning
oil
nor taking long
credit.
hour there
after that
is
from the devouring flames'?

fire of the law, if once
****() no more think of rescuing thy goods out of the

**
fcedeth on them.
S it
*****
** *
*****
* **
*****
****
*****
* ***
Thou shalt visit distant regions where gold

perity, forget not the widow and the orphan.
It is
not meet for thee
aboundeth
in thy pros-
to desire old age, if thou dost too freely
indulge
^^J carnal appetites.

Captivity, anxiety, suspense, liberty,
and joy,
will rapidly
succeed
each other.
Thou
shalt
marry thy equal
in
worth and fortune : be content and
happy.
***** / As the roses bloom upon the parent

**( grace thee by their beauty.
%:f:
tree, so will sons
and daughters
*****/ The objects of thy anxious inquiry are well; they are equally
*** *^ tous regarding thy welfare.
solici-
i****
f
Thou wilt be envied but it should be thy constant care, that even
****.( thine enemies shall have cause to admire thy virtues.
;
*****
*****
I
/
(
If
Choose not a business which dependeth on ibe

the age, in which thou livest.
i
whim and luxury
of
57
n
.,.
*****
'
men
/
Often
in low circumstances, have risen
Go tliou and do likewise.
( loftiest stations.
>
Lose no time from thy business,
>
Prosperity will attend thy travels, but thou must
*****(
*****
>
Thy husband
*****
**
*****
*****
* *
*****
in looking after
their industry to the
hidden treasures.
still
be prudent.
art truly beloved.
patient's disorder will soon
be greatly aUevial^
will possess great riches.
Let thy reputation be founded in virtue, and thou needest not dread
the rancofous shafts of calumny.
pgg^j, j^Qj ^-^^^
j(.
*****(
**\
fortune will desert thee.
jmporteth kindness and charity to thy poor friends
^fifgj.
rain
Cometh sunshine.
As thou hopest happiness
for thy children, lead
them
in the paths of
virtue and lionour.
Misfortunes may becloud the

be serene and happy.
dawn
of matrimony, but the evening
C will
>
* *
Doubt not the vows of love which have been made
to thee.
A certain circumstance prevents his immediate return.
>
Those who have long sighed
for
freedom
shall
soon attain
It.
*****
Thou
The
^:fc
Rejoice.!
>
*****
* *
by
Wlien thou hast discovered the
* ^ portionate to his crime.
thief,
see that his punishment be pro-
If thou expectest thy friend to
>
*****
***
If thy
}
>
* **
**
*****
*
just, fear not

in esteem.
A man's happiness
>
*****
deeds are
memory
thy
be true, be true
but that future generations
* **
'
>
Before thou buildest, reckon the cost of thy house.
r^,
"^
^^^^
^.,j
^^ exalted above thy
>
Verily,
>
Fortune
it
will
be vanity in thee
fellow.
will favour thee in thine
*****
Yhe
own
suit.
country.
gratifications are incompatible:
think not of
captive will at length escape, and triumph over his enemies.
You will marry
Thou
Ci'htfjja,
Thy
**=(<* C
*****
*****
expect success in thy
and
** **V
*****
*** *
to
in thy accounts,
*****( Longevity and sensual

**** C enjoying both.
*****
* ***
hold
depends entirely on the company which he keeps.
+****/ Rise early, mind thy business be regular

^ * *( prosper.
will
^ ^" forget not that the goods which thou inheritest are not of
thine own earning ; therefore remember the poor in the days of thy
prosperity.
**s
to liim.
ing
\ to
a person with
whom you
will
have
much
comfort
shalt have three lovely daughters

instruct and watch over
as thou wouldest over the apple of thine eye.
;
friend enjoyeth health and happiness
he
is in
the act of count-
money.
Heed
not the feeble and impotent attempts of him

do thee hurt.
who
will attempt
*****
*****
*****
?
t
;j:
"'^
Thou hast enemies, who. if not restrained by fear of the laws, would
plunge a dagger in thy heart.
The
soldier's bayonet hath
somelimea given place
to
the
field-
marshal's baton.
The treasure thou wilt find, will be a partner, whose affectionate

heart will share thy happiness, and sympathize in all tliy sorrows.
No
ill-luck will befall thee.
The
*****
**
*****
**
;jc
*****
* *
*****
*
/
C
Thou
shalt
Yhou
shalt be well
wed
man
of
much
spoken
proper remedies.
substance.
of.
*****
;jt
patient's illness will yield to
*****/
Be prudent, and thy vicissitudes will bring thee nearer

ness destined for thee.
The clouds on thy

happiness.
brow
wîll
to the happi-
be dispersed by beams of fortune and
Restrain thy children when they indulge in wicked courses, and when
they become fathers, they will have cause to bless thy name.
Fearnot
that misfortune will attend this marriage.
Thine own
fidelity,
and
that of thy beloved, will
be rewarded with
happiness.
The
stranger
^vill
return, but not speedily.
Tyraimy
will
soon be engulfed in the abyss of
its
own
iniquity.
***}
*+*.**
***
*****
***
By perseverance
When
>
by halves,
end.
60
only, shalt thou recover thy goods.
thou askest advice from thy friend, relate not to him thy story
lest in conceahng the matter from him, thou suffer in the
In future ages shall thy name be cited as a pattern for rising generathou art the benefactor of mankind.
\ tions, if
* **
*****
** *
Avoid the haunts of the Vvucked, and be happy.
Thine own earnings
will
prove
much sweeter
than the largest inher-
itancc.
*****
f
Be tiue in thy present trust, and thou shalt have affairs of
* * * \ portarice committed to thy care.
**
'pjjg
*^
*****
** *
(
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^
*****
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*****
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*****
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industrious
man
is
'^
Thou wilt soon
to games,
fair play.
wherein thoa maycst overcome thy
obtain what thou
If thoa goest far abroad, thy

tarry not by the way.
thee
little
kinsmen
rival
expectest.
at
home
will not deal justly
by
Old ase never commands respect, unless

wouldest thou be old and detested too I
The
im-
seldom the fortunate ons.
Confine thyself
by ingenuity and
much
it
be
allied
with virtue
captive will live to cee his enemies punished.
Thy partner
will, it
used
vveU,
go through every danger for thee.
-^^ the parent trunk giveth up a part of its nourishment to the tender
shoots which spring from its sides, so wiU sons and daughters require
thy succour and protection.
Fear not for the health of thy friends they are in expectation that
wilt send them some small matter whereby they may keep thee in
;
>
thou
remembrance.
61
If
***
r
(
Thy friends
Make
*****
It
a bold effort
will not
be thy
*****
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r
(
>
are well, aad sleep soundly in the mansion of content
and happiness.
to sit
on the woolsack.
fortiine to discover liidden treasures.
Let prudence be thy guide, and thou wilt reach thy journey's end in
safety.
The beloved of thy
soul adores thee in secrett
Let every means be used for the restoration of health.
*****
**
*****
**
Tlie good
temper of thy husband
will
-âste not thy time by seeking for the good report of evei-y man.
*****?
Man
that is
born of woman,
is
born
jjt^
wards.
*****
^ ^
It signifieth that thou oughtest not

thou canst manage thyself.
*****
](:
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>
*****
*
make thee happy.
*****>
to trouble, as the sparks fly up-
to trust
another with aSairs which
unman
thee; but prepare thyself for hap-
When the upright man sleepeth

perity will attend his offspring.
imder the sod, happiness and pros-
Let not thy misfortunes

pier times.
A marriage
founded on avarice
is
seldom a happy one.
Consult thine own heart, whether thou oughtest to have exacted aj

of constancy.
vow
The
stranger Will return soon.
6t
IT
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r
I
The wings
blunted.
It is
***
*****
***
of the eagle of the north will be clipped, and his talons
necessary for thee
to
bear thy loss with fortitude.
One act of disinterested friendship should cancel the

of a thousand foibles.
remembrance
Abuse not the power which the Lord giveth thee, and thy
r
* ** ( be hailed with rapture in future ages.
*****
*****
ipj^
name
will
misfortunes will soon terminate.
** *S
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*****
:j:
;^
*****
**
** *
>
V
>
Fear not; thine own industry
will
procure thee a sufficient provision.
Let prudence and justice be thine handmaids, and

takings will prove successful.
all
thy under-
Kick not down the ladder which raises thee.
A penny
saved
is
a penny got
; a word
to
the wise
is
enough.
Effect no mortgage to pay a gambling debt.

* **
*****
****
Thy hope
is vain,
*****
*
/
The wealth thou
***(home,
*****
*****
rj,^
gainest abroad, distribute justly and charitably at
arrive at old age, thou
must avoid the causes of premature decay.
Liberty will be proclaimed to the captive.
>
*****
*****
justice is blind to thy claims, and fortune shuns
thee.
/
C
A handsome
good-natured partner, a bag of gold, and a carriage.
A son will be born unto thee, who will not disappoint the hopes which
thou Shalt entertain respecting him.
*****
/
C
*****
=K****
*****
*****
*****
Thy wife will bless thee with a large offsprinij, and

them, as the queen of night among the stars of heaven.
Thou
>
**
hast
:but
fear not that they will have
power
:they
to injure thee.
Write on thy door-posts, Mangling- done here
The silver and gold which hath been buried in the earth,
be hidden from thy view.
When
;t*
be among
whom thou art anxious, are well and happy

enjoy the sweets of conversation.
Those concerning
now
Thy
*****
will
harm will overtake
thou goest forth from thy dwelling, no
love will
meet
its
thee.
due return.
Whilst there is hfe there

cure the disorder.
An honourable man
will forever
will
is
hope : let no means be
wed
lefl
untried to
thee.
**
Thy
>
Many scenes
"***!
* *
reputation will in a small degree, be affected
will
by
detraction.
be presented before thine eyes.
nil
*****
* *
*****
Thy misfortunes ought to be

prosperity will attend tlice.
To be happy,
it
is
and they
tliy
necessary only
future monitors
to
: take heed, and
be virtuous :teach
this to thy
will be^benefited.
chikiren,
,*****
*
%
Care not so much for abundance of gold and silver with thy partner,
as stores of virtue and prudence, and thy marriage will be a happy one.
*****
Lay
it
not greatly to heart,
prove changeable.
if
the being thou
now
dotest
on should
*****
***
*****
***
*****
*
*;<c
)
C
*****
*****
:(t*
;^^ C
*****
* *
*****
**
stranger's return will be hailed with joy.
The storm of revolution will ra?e throughout the earth for a time
but iu the end, peace and plenty vvill be diffused among the nations.
When thou hast
recovered thy goods, be careful of them for the
fu-
ture.
Let not interested persons have so much power over thee as

between thy friend and thee.
to
cause
distrust or discord
Let not thy desire of making thy name Uve

deeda of cruelty and rapine.
Happiness and misery are merely
relative
for ever,
urge thee on
therefore
make
to
not thy
self Uiihappy for trifles.
Be not intoxicated with good
fortune,
when
it
arrives.
Rely not on specious appearances.
* V
*****
** *
*****
* **
*****
****
*****
Good deeds
Envy
will prefer thee to
honour.
not thy industrious neighbour, but steadily follow bis example,
Beware of
>
The
84
foul play.
Iôtb the wolf tamely relinquish his prey, Tr the fox his booty 7 How
then expectest thou to rescue thy goods from the fangs of the man of
***)law?
*****
*** *
^
_
Fear not
for thy journey,
it
will
be prosperous.
Let temperance be thy nurse and labour thy physician, and thou
ne?d none other, for health will be the companion of thy age.
Speedy release
>
Your partner win possess houses and
for the prisoner.
lands.
wilt
(72)
A BRIEF PROGNOSTICATION
CONCERNING CHILDREN BORN ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.
SUNDAY.The
child shall be of long
life,
and obtain
riches.
MONDAY. Weak,
and of an effeminate temper, which
man to honour.
TUESDAY.Worse though he may, with extraordinary
seldom bring a
vigilance,
will
conquer the inordinate desires
be subject
still,
to
which he-
he will be in danger of dying by
violence.
WEDNESDAY.He
ing,
and shall
THURSDAY. He
shall
be given to the study of learn-
profit thereby.
shall arrive at great
honour and
dig-
nity.
He
SATURDAY
FRIDAY.
shall
be of a strong constitution, yet per-
haps very amorous.

the child
Is another
may
bad day
but notwithstanding,
com.e to good, (though
it
be seldom:)
but most children born on this day are of a heavy,

dull,
and dogged disposition.
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marru2. Will the Prisoner be released, or continue captive

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ever inherit testamentary pioperty

13. Will the friend

Shall the patient recover from illness

Shall I ever find a treasure

39. What frade or

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experience great vicissitudes in this

children be virtuous and happy

Shall I ever recover

will the thief

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Shall I spend this year Jiappier than the last

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