dable, and perhaps not
discernible at once. Influenced by the King of its like suit,
sudden: by the Queen, long continuing ere complete; by the Knave,
Fortune through Persons; by the ten, through concurrence of sundry
events. By any other spade, sudden. By a Heart, Ill-Fortune in
the Affection. By the Diamond, in the eye of Others, in society,
money or art. By a Club, to our fear.

_The King_.

As Master-Card is figured a particular Man, our enemy, resolute
and powerful. Influenced by its suit, it signifies News of a Death:
or of misfortune to others. By a Heart, it involves abuse of Trust or
Affection. By a Diamond, is figured a Man of social station and
wealth or talents. By a Club, a Man cautious and reserved, and
hence perhaps unsuspected for his real Malevolency.

_The Queen_.

As Master-Card, a Female Enemy, evil wishing or evil-working.
Influenced by the like suit, known or soon to be shown as such to
you, and the work. By a Diamond, comely and clever or gifted. By
a Club, intellectual and audacious. By a Heart, her enmity arises in
jealousy or vanity or in revengefulness or natural malice.

_The Knave_.

As Master-Card, a Man having no love for you and inclined
to wrong and hurt you; but happily limited in Opportunity.
Influenced by like suit, often seen of you. By a Heart, abusing
your Trust, smaller or greater. By a Diamond, adroit rather than
bold. By a Club, cruel and slanderous.

_Ten_.

As a Master-Card, an Event or Project to your disadvantage and
regret. Influenced by the like suit, a Disgrace. By a Heart, a
Quarrel. By a Diamond, a Cheat. By a Club, a Hindrance.

_Nine_.

As Master-Card, a Lie, or an unwelcome Meeting or Visit.
Influenced by like suit, if a high card a Lie; if a low, a piece of
undesired News or Letter. By a Heart, a sudden Alarm or Anxiety.
By a Club, a Broken Promise: or a Secret told.

_Eight_.

As Master-Card, an Illness. By a high influencing card of the suit,
a long Illness: by a lower, a shorter one. By a Heart, an illness to
Another dear to one. By a Diamond, a Misfortune in an affair. By
a Club, an Accident.

_Seven_.

As Master-Card, a tempting Proposal that must be declined. By the
like suit, a Sharp Quarrel. By a Diamond, a Risk not welcome. By
a Club, a Disappointment in a person or thing or event. By a Club,
one arrives just too late for a certain Pleasure or Good.

_Six_.

As Master-Card, a Disappointment. Influenced by its own suit, a
Journey no