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and by land on horseback, rather then on foot, to be long, and not soon accomplished: He sheweth the return of those that are absent; signifies men to be of good faith and constant in their intentions; and religious; and that never change or alter their faith: Dreams he presageth to be true; signifieth true and perfect Sciences. In the tenth House, he foresh- eweth great Honours, bestoweth publike Offices, Magistracie, and Judgements; and 9 honours in the Courts of Princes: signifieth Judges to be just, and not corrupted with gifts: bringeth a Cause to be easily and soon expedited: sheweth Kings to be potent, fortunate, and victorious: denoteth Victory to be certain: signifieth a mother to be noble, and of long life. In the eleventh House, he signifies true friends, and profitable; a Prince rich and lib- eral; maketh a man fortunate, and beloved of his Prince. In the twelfth House, if a Ques- tion be proposed of the quality of enemies, it demonstrateth them to be potent and noble, and hardly to be resisted: But if a Question shall be concerning any other condition or respect to the enemies, he will deliver from their treacheries. It signifieth faithful servants; reduceth fugitives; hath signification of animals, as horses, lions, and bulls; freeth from imprisonments; and eminent dangers he either mitigateth or taketh away. The lesser Fortune. Fortuna minor in the first House, giveth long life, but incumbered with diverse molesta- tions and sicknesses: it signifieth a person of short stature, a lean body, having a mold or mark in his forehead or right eye. In the second House, he signifies substance, and that to be consumed with too much prodigality: hideth a thief; and a thing stoln is scarcely to be recovered, but with great labour. In the third House, he causeth discord amongst brethren and kinsfolks; threateneth danger to be in a journey, but escapeth it: rendreth men to be of good faith, but of close and hidden mindes. In the fourth House, he prejudiceth Patrimo- nies and Inheritances; concealeth treasuries; and things lost cannot be regained, but with great difficulty: He signifieth a father to be honest, but a spender of his estate through prodigality, leaving small portions