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temper, which seldom brings a man to honour.
On Tuesday.—Worse, though he may with extraordinary violence, conquer the inordinate desires to which he will be subject, still he will be in danger of dying by violence, if he has not great precaution.
On Wednesday.—Shall be given to the study of learning, and shall profit thereby.
On Thursday.—He shall arrive at great honour and dignity.
On Friday.—He shall be of a strong constitution, and perhaps lecherous.
On Saturday.—This is another bad day, nevertheless the child may come to good, though it be but seldom; but most children born on this day are of a heavy, dull, and dogged disposition.
Of the evil and perilous Days of every Month of the Year.
There are certain days in the year which it concerns all persons to know, because they are so perilous and dangerous; for, on these days if a man or woman let blood, they shall die within twenty-one days following; and whosoever falleth sick on any of these days shall certainly die; and whosoever beginneth any journey on any of these days, he shall be in danger of death before he returns. Also he that marrieth a wife on any of these days, they shall either be quickly parted, or else live together with sorrow and discontent. And lastly, whosoever on any of these days beginneth any great business, it will never prosper or come to the desired perfection.
Now, since these days are so unfortunate, it highly concerns every one, both to know and
