VII.--OF THE VIA LACTEA, OR THE MILKY WAY.

This well proportioned and continued, presages that journeys will be

fortunate both by sea and land, as ready wit and the favor of the ladies

(Venus assenting), and of a composed and graceful speech; but if it be

distorted, it argues infelicity and lies; but whole and ascending to the

little finger, it is a sign of happiness.