INNOCENT AMUSEMENT

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any tumiber of copiesat tife Bookstore Elliott here, or from i^lmo&t any BookseUerin the United g .ate's.

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I]]\OCE]\T

AMUSEMENT;
OR,

THE

Mils ^&w^mmA%

FORTUNE-TELIaER.
BY AN INGENIOUS FRENCHMAN.

PRINTED EXPRESSLY FOR THE PURCHASER, Who may obtain any number of copiesaUhe jiesatthe
or from almost any

Booj^H^ the United States >oMH^tl

Bo Bookstore of Grigs

^ Elliott here.

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FOR POULSON'S AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISEK.
Mr. Editor:
" Innocent

Five or six years ago,

or,

considerable ingenuity, said to

there was published in this city, a little work of have been written by Napoleon Buonaparte, entitled

Amusement;
and

The

Hieroglyphical Fortune Teller."

The
and
I

authorship of the

book,

its

curiosity,

its

merits are such as to

make

it

interesting,

would t^l under

peculiar obligation to
cured.

any of your readers who conid inform me wliere a copy might be pro-

Your Obed't

Serv't,

R.

J.

M.

Eastern District ef Pennsylvania,

to icit:

BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the eleventh day of December, in the forty-eighth year of the Independence of the United States of Ame-iea, A. D. 1823, I. Irvine, of the said as protlistrict, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims prietor, in the words followmg, to wit " Innocent Amusement or, the Hieroglyphical Fortune-Teller. By an ingenious French;

raan."
for the In conformity to the act !f the Congress of the United States, intituled, " An Act auEncourniiement of Learning, by securins the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the And also to tne thor? and proprietors of such copies, durinsr the times therein mentioned" An Act for the Encourasement ot act, entitled, " An Act supplementary to an\'\ct, entitled, Jiearning, i)V securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and Pi'"P"^\"'! to tne of such copies during the times therein mentioned,' and extending the benehts thereol
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arts of designing, engraving,

and etching

historical

and other

prints."

D. CALDWELL, Clerk of the Ea^stern District of Pennsylvaaaia.^

DIRECTIONS
FOR

THE USE OF THIS BOOK.

Let the person whose fortune is to be told, select from the I. card (or the book) a question and a hieroglyphic, designating each

hy

its

number.
the l6f/i Q;destlon

For instance, suppose you lake

a, xd select the

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Shall

my

icish be gratified?'"'

9th Hieroglyphic.

II. Let the person holding the bock find the number of the question in the left hand column of the Directory, and the hieroglyphic at the top of it, and trace their respective stripes to their

iniersection.

The

letter

found there

is

the index to the true

aR=-

swer.
Thus tracing the 16th Question from the left of the Directory, and the 9th Hieroglyphic from the top of it, the stripes meet in X.

HI.

Turn

to the
will

and the answer

selected.

page headed by the letter thus ascertained, be found opposite the hieroglyphic which was
you find
the folloioing

Turning to page X, " Your wish shall soon

JVote.

opposite to Hieroglyphic 9
be gratified.''^

answer-

denotes a considerable pause.

*He may be read

who H**

he or she, according to the sex of the person asked the question.

in like

manner may

l^ft.i;ead

him, or

his, or her.

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recommend myself

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contrive to be introduced to

16 Shall ray wish be gratified ? 17 Shall I be successful in what

IS

design

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shall

be

PJ What, that is 20 Of what am. I most in danger

condition in life ? remarkable, shall happen to

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my

me

this year

21

What

ails mfe

22 What do people think concerning me ? 23 What does my last dream signify ? 24 What>can you say with regard to my having friends ? 25 What means shall I employ to become better and happier ? 26 How shall I secure the favours of fortune and the esteem

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INNOCENT AMUSEMENT, OR THE

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Yes, but

pity

your companion*

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By

practising virtue and opposing vice.

to all as

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you would be done by. numerous and powerful. That a certain person will do what *he promised. That you will some day burst your lungs. You hh\e not scolded for half an hour. Of meeting a certain person. You sliall lose the friendship of a certain person through your own imprudence. celibacy. T1.& raost profound and undisturbed ]'t yen knew you. would not ask.

Do

Your

friends are

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shall partially.

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^^^^ must devise the means yourself, but do not delay. By seeming to avoid h**. Your indifference towards h**. Of religion and morality. ^'''' are as bad as they can exist. The attainnicnt of happiness in life. Such as you would not approve if you knew them. Bewdre of deceivers; do not believe all you hear. If you do what ycu know you ought to, you will.
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22 ^ The love of cruelty. 23 Q An actor. 24 Q The usual fortune of the unfortunate; misfortune. 25 # A cbewer,. smoker, snuffer; O the pleasures you will Never. 2G

suffer!

HIEROGLYPHIC AL FORTUNE TELLER.

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When the fashion shall To none but an idiot.

By
tice

change, and ladies " go a wooing."

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dint of industry thou slialt beconie rich

and by the prac-

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gain a good name. Do good to your eneuiies, dpspising mvenge. They would be fewer ii' they knew you better.

of virtue thou

i^halt

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That your fortune in the world will be favourable. That you deserve to be estee'.ned and loved by all.
have seen yourself
in the glass.

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9

U You
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Of getting rich too soon. You shall receive a remarkable

present.

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^ Tliere shall be nineteen noses in your family. ^ Your plans will be frustrated by euemies.
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Yes,

if

you

will

be gocd.

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p By

not anxious for such an introduction. propriety of condr-ct on all occasions.

religious sentiments

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Of making
Jn both, a

Others wait

o:i

h**.

mode!

for all the world.

r To save doing worse, 20 ^* They are honourable, and aim only at your happiness. 2 1 Yes, but lias not courage to tell you so. I 22 ^ *He is desirous to see you, but cannot accomplisli it. 23 ^ The love of religion.
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^ More

cat-whipper. than I can name. Of exalted station in life, and and learning.

still

moreexallcd

virtue, p'Cty,

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INXOCENT

A31tJSE3IENT,

OR THE

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Tal], elegant, amiable,

and accomplished.
be admired, your chance
it

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When
While

the gentlemen cease to be particular.

virtue continues to
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Fortune them.

fickle with her favours;

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difficult to

good. secure

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Control your pas&ions.

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Your

friends are the friends of virtue, modesty, and sincerity..

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That your ^ife will be very happy. That you are very ugly, and still more ill-tempered.
are growing crazy.

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Of being found

out in your roguery.

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Yon
It is

sliali

sustain a remarkable loss.

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[disappointed. indescribable; be content. Your enemies will try to prevent your success, but will be Your wish shall be gratified, when you shall have talked no
it.

scandal for one month. 15 Q Proper means are not difficult to be.found, if you desire 16';^ By declaring tht you admire h'^* beauty. Your political sentiments. 1 JT] Of the Bible and serious company. 1 19 C Much like your own ; no better than they ought to be.
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To

set a

good example

for others.

They

are wicked, and aim only at your disgrace.

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conclusion that you have formed respectmg it is correct. is a certain person endeavouring to prevent it, and will succeed. Hatred of virtue.

The

No, there

pedagogue.
table,

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two

chairs,

and a

cradle.

HIEROGLYPHICAL FORTUNE TELLER.

I A meek and quiet spirit, v^^hich i"^ of great value. J^ 2 :i Short, thick, crooked, old, and ugly. S c When it shall not require two to make a bargain. 4 1 Yes, surely, if you can get an opportunity. 5 Let the golden rule be forever yours, and well kept. 6 1 Desire to be sc, giving yourself to reflection. 7 i Your friends are fewer than you think they are. S That you will soon attend a wedding, not as a guest. 9 That you are very philanthropic and pious. 10 You want comforting. 11 :) You know as well as f. 11 s You shall have a remarkable dream. 13 j^ You will know all about it by the year 1900. 14 U You will succeed and always regret it. 15 D No, and be thankful that it cannot. 16 "^ Such an introduction will be easy to accomplisli, and hig;j:y advantageous to you. 17 j^ By keeping your tongue still. 18 Your apparent indifference with regard to h**. 19 C Of reading novels. 20 l^* *He has the temper of a serpent and the disposition of a ti'

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get a companion. 22 ^ They are the very reverse of what you think they are. 23 5 Yes, and will till *he knows you better than at present. 24 Q Yes, although your enemies are trying to prevent it. 25 # The love of virtue and piety.
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pedlar,

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IX-VOCEXT AMITSEMEXT, OR

THE

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soldier.

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Miss-fortune at compotind interest. [mind. Of a n^ble and majestic figure, and a refined and strong When pride, vanitj, and censoriousness become amiable
qualities.
If

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you do

not,

it

will not
in

be your

fault.

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7

Walk undauntedly
Study and
refiect

the path of virtue.

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more than you do. many fair weather friends, and one true one. That your mind respecting a certain person will soon be
[changed.
trouble you.

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7'hat you are no better than you ought to be.

^ Your dreams
r.

Of

being too

much

flattered.

in good humour, two hours and twenty minutes. I 4 \^ Like tiiat of a ship in a storm. 15 p You will fail, and afterwards rejoice for it. 1i) %* At some future day it will, but not at i)resent, 17 p, Wait a little, and you shall find that means for that are un1-5

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You

shail be,

and remain

necessary.

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dressing gaily and fasliionably. style of your dress displeases h**. Of scandalizing h** friends. Temper like that of Job, and disposition likean angel. To comply with the fashioH of the times. [heard. They are the same that you suspect. How can you doubt it? Recollect what you have seen and

By

^ No,
The

you

will

be prevented by a false friend.

love of company.

HIEROGLYPHICAL FORTUNE TELLER.

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The

love of money.
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2 3 A sailor. 3 i One hundred thousand dollars. [tiousness. 4 "I Naturally amiable, but prone to intemperance and licen5 When some man in distress can find no other. 6 Not till you lose your tongue. 7 4 Mankind's esteem is hardly worth striving for; secure your
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own. [giveness. 8 Lj Banish revenge from your heart, and fill its place with for9 No person can have true friends who changes them often.

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That new scenes of pleasure for you That there is room for you to grow
worse.

are at hand.
better, but not to

grow

12 ^ Your sleep has been interrupted. 13 f^ Of being too much beloved. 14 \^ You shall do a good action. [ing it. 15 p Like that of most people g'^^'^^-) without your know16 "^ Yes, but not because you deserve success17 Your wish is on the eve of fulfilment. IS Contrivance for that purpose ii! becomes you. O shame!!

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^y extraordinary attention and a iutle hypocrisy. 20 ^/ *He is offended at some person besides your.se!f, but not
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at

you. 21
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Of

the person thai asks this question.

[stone.
like that

22 ^ Of a temper like leather, and a disposition 23 Q Just what they ought to be. 24 Q Just what *he told you the other evening. 25 ^ Yes, do not actions speak louder than words? however, both speak alike. 26 Q Yes, and your enemy will be the means of it.

of a

In this case,

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No, never. Affection for yourself.

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preacher. None, with interest,

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Haughty,revengeful, and cruel; and consequently detestable.

When

the gentlemen lose their senses.

hitherto unequal to tlie

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Not to any one acquainted with you. The most profound wisdom has been

discovery of the means. 9^^ Relinquish covetousness and be content. 10 ? Those are your best friends, whom you consider and treat as enemies. 11 "^ That your fortune is about to change for the better. -2 1 Tv That you will disappoint those who expect any good from you. 13 ;-j You have lately had an offer of marriage. 14 U Of being the cause of a duel. 15 p You shall gain a remarkable friend. 1(3 t,* Much belter than you have ever thought of 1 7 No, but your failure will not be owing to bad plans on your I')
part.

will soon be saved the trouble. 20 [^^ By flattery and censoriousness firtfuUy and plentifully ap[plied. 1 ; *He is melancholy, but not offetided. 22 ^ Of solitude. 23 C| Temper like wild-fire, and disposition like that of a savage. 24 Q To increase his stock of happiness. 25 ^ To benefit h**self by you as rhuch as possible. 26 No, but that will not be always the ra-^p.

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Wait

it is

criminal.

patiently,

and you

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Yes, but less than you love h**. Yes, soon. 3 C The love of strong drink.
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of affection for youfor goodness of temper and literary attainments. 7 i When you gain ivisdom, or the gentlemen lose their senses. S You shall v.'hen you deserve to. 9 You demand more than 1 can answer. 10 1 " Learn to control your tonaue, that restless thing '^ Of mischief ofr, and shanie the fatal spring." 11 \ say you have none but the vicious. D i2 It denotes great honour and prosperity for you. V6 r^ That you care very little for their good or ill opinion. 14 u You are frightened at tlje prospect before you. 15 D Of becoming the prey of a wolf in sheep's clothing. 16 y .Yon shall have two serious thoughts. 17 Worse than you have ever thougijt of. 18 I Ask your couscience whether or not you ought to be. 19 c: Yes, because it is reasonable. 20 You would be better employed contriving something else. 21 By modest and unassuming manners, and plainness and neatness of dress. 22 :i *He is indisposed. -23 c^ Of the bottle and bad company.
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Remarkable

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Revengeful and implacable.

^ To please you, No better than

they ought to be.

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INNOCENT AMUSEMENT, OR THE

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To

marry you.
expect.

No, and be thankful for it. 3 C Yes, much sooner than you
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Hatred of yourself.

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blacksmith.
dollars.

Ten thousand

Possessing uncomnjon talents and much learning. 8 JJ When yon win a heart by censoriousness. 9 D Not unless all signs fail. 10 * i\ct well your part, there all your duty lies. 11 ^ Conquer yotir passions; that is half the task. 12 ^ You have many friends, and will have them while virtue and goodness slmll continue to be admired. 13 f2 ^^ denotes that dreams are not always to be depended upon. 14 t, That you are destined to do much good iu the world, 15 r) You have done no good to-day. 16 y Of forgetting the way to church. 1 7 fl You shall become amiable. 18 Your residence shall be in a large city surroiinded with waI
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ter.

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Yes, and be ruined by that success.

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You would

better relinquish wishinfr and be content.

22 ^ By

to contrive to avoid sucii an introduction. attention and politeness to h**.

*He is so
Of good

busy that *he has not time to thmk on you.

disposition,

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eating and drinking.

Patient, humble,

and meek, and of a philanthropic Such as ought not to be mentioned.

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To relieve some one To abandon you.

No,
it is

in distress.

S c Yes, more than any

otiier.

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suffi-

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impossible.

Selfishness.

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A

lawyer.
large

sum

in current coin

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Very beautifbl, and very vam oi" it. When your real character and gooo qualities become

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known. Yes. if you can obtain

ciently

tlie consent of your friends. Tiie favours of fortune and the esteem of mankmd, are both of less importance to you than self-esteem.

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b Think more

and

talk less.

A!i \vlu>

know you

are your friends.

14 u It signifies that you will soon be tied up, but not hurt. 35 D That you lack prudence. lo ^ You study too intensely. 17 Of goirg too often to balls. IS L You sha!i inherit a large fortune. I'J G Your cup of calamities shall be the fullest cup in your house. 'iO No, because a certain person will prove false to you. -21 Yes, if you do not break your neck at wishing. I "2-2 ^ You would better drown yourself at once. '23 C; You have no art to use; when known you will be admired. ^ 4 Q *He is not cool nor offended, but much in love with you,

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Of that which is most disgraceful. as become a rational being.

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INNOCENT AMUSEMENT, OR THE

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Mild temper; eompassionale and amiable disposition.

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To provide for li**self a happy home. To injure your reputation.

No, not
at all.

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The

when

*lie shall

become

visible to you.

love of gaming.

physician.

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Fourteen poor children. Old, ugly, crooked and crabbed in both body and mind. When you renounce coquetry. Your hand is sought by many, and you shall not long be unmarried. these effectually requires powers more than human. Be guided by the prudent counsel of your friends. Your friends are nearly all in the workhouse. but not yours. It signifies a marriage That you deserve to be more imitated by others than you are.

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are intoxicated with

vain.

lo\e.

Of becoming

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if
if

acquire a

new

relation.

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^ You shall do much good, and

you
act honestly

consequently be very happy, and conscientiously about it.

offer.

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an opportunity shall

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and ask the priest to introduce you. By taking no pains to do so, but behaving with strict propriety, Your answer grieved h^*. Of whatever is most virtuous, noble, and honourable.
to church,

Go

HIEROGLYPHIC AL FORTUNE TELLER.

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you. Fierce temper Gain.

Of

and cross and contrary

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disposition.

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do what he told you believe him. Yes; but not as well as *he loves the bottle. Yes, but not as soon as you would wish to.

To

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The love of literature. A shoemaker. A large supply of modern economy, properly

gance.
Tall,

called extrava-

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handsome, amiable, and much attached to you. soon as you give your consent. Yes, if you can be satisfied v.uth what is reasonable. The best means are industry and economy for the first; and for tiie last, the practice of honesty and charity. Renounce vanity, and promote solid and serious reflection.

Q Your friends are few, y signifies a fortune

Ir

and

their

number
that
is,

is diminishing, misfortune.

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That you

are not wiser than your neighbours.

Your lover has forsaken you. C Of frightening people with your 20 You shall become modest,
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loquacity,

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shall be a pattern for your sex, and very happy. Yes, and it will be the foundation of good fortune for you. Yes, if you can get any one to assist you. The means of an introduction are easy to contrive; you need

You

no advice.

By

treating h**

ill

as often as

you have opportunity,

Your

indiscreet behaviour.

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INNOCENT AMUSEMENT, OR THE

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Reflect on what you said the last time

yousaw

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Of your rival. Good temper and amiable Not to do any good.

No, *he knows you

h**, and then [judge.

disposition.

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Just what they ought to be. loo well to love you. Yes, but not very soon.

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Love of you and home.

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scavenger. great deal of love, but

all for

others and n^ne for you,

^ Wiih

a full pocket, empty head, and false he?rt.

12 ,^ As soon as you say to a certain gentleman, yes. 13 f2 Hymen will soon grant your earnest request. [follow it. 14 [^ Be diligent and charitable. 15 n Hear counsel and receive instruction, and, more important, J6 j3* Your best friends are those who teach you your faults, and how to correct them. 17 j^ That you will soon meet distant friends. 18 ^ That you mean well, but lack stability of intention. 19 ^ You have met with a r?.isforlune. 20 ^/ Of being overpowered by temptation. 21 I You shall cease to be censorious. 22 You shall not be a stranger to affliction nor to happiness23 Q No, and your failure will eventually please you better than
?[

success would.

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you are married. and you will succeed. By gaying to h**, " If you loves I as 1 loves you, No pair 's so happy as us two."
Yes,
after

Go

to the next ball;

HIEUOGLYPHICAL FORTUNE TELLER.

19

sr
1 By prudent and genteel deportment. 2 J Your reserve. S r Of strong drink. 4 ^ Violent and revengeful. 5 To ples5<e the person *he loves best 6 Highly honourable. 7 Yes, much ^nore than you love h**. I S No, but *he shall see you again. 9 J^ Anger. t 1 A beggar.

n
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h**self.

^ A
j

competency.
for

12 13 14 15

^
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Of great talents, and eminent Whenever you please.

Jf

hypocrisy.

Industry

you do not soon, you will die of despair. maketh rich, and virtue bringeth honour
sessor.

to the pos-

16 \* Enlarge the mind and elevate the thoughts. 17 J^ Your friends are not numerous, but they will increase with your acquaintance. 18 I That you will soon gain a new and true friend. 19 ^ That you must be ignorant of their sentiments. 20 J^ You are afraid of being looked at. 21 I Of becoming rich. 22 ^ You shall make a remarkable discovery that you
are vain.

23

Q You

24
25 26

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Q

shall be as happy as a drunken partner and twelve rag[you. ged children can make you. Yes, and your success will be productive of misfortune for Yes, if you leave off gossipping. Express your wish in the newspapers.

20

iJVNOCEXT AMUSEMENT, OR THE

1
'^

JJ

Hire a porter to introduce yon immediately.

3
"I

3 C

^y g'^'"g three flirts and a wink. Your freedom has offended h**. Of money.
humane.

5 p[ Hasty temper, but benevolent and 6 1 That does not concern you.
7 8 9
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Most base and dishonourable; beware! Because *he has seen you but once yet. Yes, but you shall wait a long time.
Jealousy.

10
11
1-2

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^

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Q

merchant. Ten thousand pounds worth of

poverty.

next time you go to cliuich. Yes, unless viriue, modesty and gentleness lose their charms. ^^ Fortune's favours are hardly worth possessing; mankind esteem goodness. 17 p, Exclude anger from the catalogue of your frailties. 18 Yeur friends must be salted or they will not keep. 19 C Tliat you will soon hear good news, 20 12* 'The opinion of your acquaintance concerning you is very fa-

13 14 15 IG

O
p

Eminent

for talents, learning,

and

piety.

U The

(^

vourable.

21

You

are bashful.

22 ^ Of possessing too much power. 23 Q You shall preserve the friendship of some one a month. 24 Q You shall be made wretched with riches. 25 ij=. No, because a certain friend of yours is false. 26 Q Are not you ashamed of that wish?

HIEROGLYPHICAL FORTUNE

TIsLLEIt,

21

1 J< Yes. if it is for celibacy. 2 } Introduce yourself, to be sure. 3 C By sensible and serious conversation. 4 *7 You are more curious than wise in asking that question. 5 J7 Of somebody whom you know.

6
7

1
I

111 temper, and much addicted to censoriousness. Just what you \vas told they were.

8
9

U To make you happy. ^ What would you give to know

^

10
1

Yes, when you shall not want Love.

to.

12 3 A high officer of state. 13 ;5 A bed and a blanket. 14 U Gay, good humoured, rich, and handsome; possessing the good will of all. 15 ^ In the latter part of the present century. 16. ^* Yes, if your most earnest prayer be answered favourably. 17 1^ Be less anxious for these than for self-approbation. 18 Forget not the future. [sess one. 19 C You will never lack a friend as long as you pos20 That you will soon stand before a magistrate. 21 I That you are not much wiser than Solomon was. 22 J You have been thinking on something disagreeable. 23 5 Of losing the friendship of a certain friend. 24 Q You shall cease to be rude. 25 ^ You have a diversified path to travel, but keep good courage, for it shall have a happy end. 36 Yes, if you will relinquish your darling vice. Do you know
(,

which one

that

is.''

22.

INNOCENT AMUSEMENT, OR THE

5^

2 J 3 C

Your success depends entirely on your own No, because you do not deserve it.

exertions.

The

contriving of that must be

all left to yourself.

4
5 6 7

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By incessant laughing-. H** coolness is occasioned by lack of warmth. Of domestic peace and happiness. Pleasant and affable, benevolent and humane.
get a mate.

8 9

U To D To
^

10
11

12 13 14
15
1

^ ^ Love
,*3

engage your affections, and then abandon you. Yes, as sincerely as you love h**. No, I believe you will not.
of music.

U,

p
)^

a portion in cash, amounting to three cents [than both. and eight mills. "He vv'ill have more tongue than brains; and more janity Yv'hen some one shall love you.

A naval officer. You will receive

17
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n
I

No.

DonH

cry.
is

No

certain path to fortune

known but
;

that of virtue leads

[to-day.

to reputation.

have learned something new 20 ^/ Your friends are enemies of the rest of mankind. 21 I That you will soon change your condition in life. 22 21 That yon are more agreeable at a distance than near by.
19

C Be

able every night to say,

23 Q 24 Q 25 ^ 56 Q

You have been silent longer than usual. Of injuring one of your friends. You shall discover that you are not faultless. You shall spend and end your life in a foreign
happily.

country, and

HIEROGLYPHICAL FORTl NE TELLER.

{<
:i

Affluence, ease, and honour, sha]] be your portion.

2
3

No.
Tes, but you shall regret your success. It may be easily acconipiished L. various means. By scandalizing your acquaintances. You have given otftnce, as usual, by your loquacity. Of quarrelling and fighting. Hasty and ungoverned tem])er; jealous, revengeful, and re-

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awake h** in the morning. As fair as you can desire. No, how can any one love you. Yes, you shall much sooner than you wish to.

morseless. ^^^ S^^ some one to

13 f2 14 U
15

The love of honour. A general. p A handsome house well

furnished, 'and

5000

cash.

Reserved, jealous, hypocritical, and revenaefid. When the gentlemen cease to have discernment. 1 No, but you- will live a pattern for your sex, a model of every thing good and amiable, [actions. 19 C Let prudence guide your steps, and virtue govern all your 20 C* Change your reading and course of thinking. 21 J Your friends are all true hypocrites. 22 ^ That you will soon form a partnership connexion. 23 That your character and manners are susceptible of improvement. 24 Q Nothing at all; you are filled with spleen. 25 ^ Of being deceived by a certain false person. .26 You shall begin t grow better.

16 17

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INNOCUNT AMUSEfENT, OR THE

J^

You

shall

be married.

2 3
3

C
"7

Poverty and misfortune shall be your compa'nions. Yes.

4
.5

Wait and

see.

f7
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You
By Of

will

never be able to accomplish your desire

it.

in thatre-

6
7

singing well. Suspicion that you desire

[spect.

8
9

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JO
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L,

12^ ^^ D
14 lo 16 17 18 Id
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fine cloths and good company. Sweet temper and philanthropic disposition. To get some one to mend h** stockings. To provide for you happiness for life. Yes, as much as you hate some one else. Yes, I believe you will.

The love of An author.

praise.

Two

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t

^
2^*

20
21

[acter. goats and a pig. person, ample fortune, and unblemished charVVhen virtue shall be duly prized. Yes, several times, but not all at once. Speak always either truth or nothing; and practise justice

A handsome

and charity.
22 ^
23 24 25 26

Remember a certain certainty, and a certain uncertainty. You will never have valuable friends till you yourself befriend
some person.
denotes success in your intended undertaking. Thai when you marry, somebody will get bit. You danced too hard at the last ball. Of &t)mething which seems to you least dangerous.
It

Q
Q ^ Q

HIEROOLYPHICAL FORTUNE TELLER.

25

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2 4
5

3 c

You You
If

Of wearing out your tongue. shall make a remarkable bargain.

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11

shall be generally prosperous and happy. you take the proper means for it, you will. No, and you shall be glad that it was not. You would better not desire such an introduction. By sighs and side glances. Haired of hearing you scandalize your friends. Of reading and reflection. Violent temper, but harmless because it is under constant

command.
12 13 14
I'O

D To get some one to To trifle with you. t3

Yes,
to distraction.

wait on h**.

prattler wants a mate. 20 l^ Not unless you make up your mind. 21 J Be temperate, industrious, economical and charitable: these are the means, 22 ^ " Correct the heart and all will be right." 23 Q Be yourself a true friend, and then ask me again. 24 Q It signifies , nothing at alK 25 That you are more agreeable than truly amiable. 26 You indulge too much in thinking on a certain disagreeable
.
:j:|:

16 17 18 19

U Yes, if you take the proper means for it^ D Pride. -^ V A poet. n A cat with three kittens.
i

Ignorant, pedantic, proud, haughty, and revengeful.

c When some

subject.

26

INNOCENT AMUSEMENT, OR THE

^ You
Of
?

are love-sick.
i^haii

2 ^ 3 r

iiijniirig

4
5
6
7

You You
If

your friends by talking too much. be Visited by a gentleman. shall live cJiiefiy by eating and drinking.
siiccess
is

If
1
i

Your

impossible, therefore relinquish the design,

it

you use the proper means,

inlroriuction to

will.

An

h*% w onld not be advantageous

to you.

8 \J

^
10
1

^
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By amiabledeportment and sensible conversation. Your censoriousnf-ss. of science and liieraiure. Ungoverned ill temper, and tyrannical and sanguinary
position.
to work for h**, that *he may be idle. temper by promising and then refusing you. Yes. you know *he has told you so. No, because *h does not desiie itMisanthropy.

dis-

12 IS 14 15 16 If 18 IS

To

get

some oee

^ To try your
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printer.

large porlion of care and inquietude.

rieh.

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Youig. handsome, accomplished and

2
21
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When

the virtuous shall be preferred before the vain.

J
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Yes, to the person you are now in love with ; do not bhish. Regardless of fortune and her favours, pursue the path of
rt

ctitnd*^.
final destination.

23 24
55 6

Frrgct not yotir

iiave

Q Yon

one true friend

falls to

at least,

and that is one more than

^
Q

the lot of kings. It denotes a grcr^t and ha[)py cliange of circumstances. That you want very much to be married.

generally

HIEROGLYPHICAI. FORTFNE TELLER,

27

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1

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That you are very handsome and very vain of

it.

an hour. 5 ,*7 the respected head of a numerous family. 6 Success would prove a misfortune to you; do not pursue 7 i Not unless you be more prudent. 8 JJ Ask a friend to introduce you. 9 fQ By dancing well. 10 Your reserve towards h**.
silent half
)
<t

2 } 3 C 4 *|

You

are in love.
in a certain adventure.

Of success

Tou shall be You shall be

St.

11
3

3 Of scandalizing

others.

Q
p

13 f2 14 ^
15

Mild and even temper, generous and noble. To change courtship to pirtnership. To try your constancy, and then act according to the

result.

No,

it is all

hypocrisy.
it.

16 ^* Yes, if yon please; for *he is anxious for 17 ;n Philanthropy. IS ^ A chimney-sweeper. 19 ^ As much aold as you can lift.

20
21

^
J

A great beauty, with a head filled with vnnity instead of brains. When some town-crier shall want a partner.
Nor

22 ^ Yes, if all promises be kept. 23 Q " Regard the world with cautiotis eye,
raise

your expectations high."

but few true

24 25
26

Q Renounce giddiness, and be more thoughtful. ^ You have, like most other persons, many friends,
ones.
It

was a warning

to

you

to avoid

you know what.

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INNOCENT AMUSEMENT, OR THE

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^
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2 2 3

That you will soon be married. That you have more curiosity than wisdom. Yon are in a fit ....... of good humour.
.

4
5 C
,

J^
^ ^

8
9

^
f

^^ith your tongue. good nevvs from an absent friend. shyll see much tribulation, but be happy at last. Your exertions shall be crowned with succej^s. What v'ou!d you give to know? If you are very anxious respecting it, you would better wait till your anxiety abates. By wearing a red dress and painted complexion.

Of

beatinop out

your teeth

You You

siiail ijear

voice frightened the creature. 12 13 Good dinners and wine. IS f^ Irritable and violent temper; but kind to all in distress. 14 ^ To please h** mother. 15 Q To please you as much as possible. ] & ^^ Yes, and this is not the first time you h.av.e been told of it. 17 f^ No, and you well know the reason. 18 I The love of seeing you unhappy.
11

^ Your

19

C A
I

butcher.
last syllable.

20 ^* A mil lion, lacking only the

21

22
2.^

jl

24
25 26

Q Q

JgnorarU, coarse, vulgar, tyrannical, iil-tempered and miserly. When you cease to be loquacious. Yes, if you be not too difficult to be pleased. Sigh not for fortune's favours, nor for honors; but do your
duty.

^ Bead

Q That is

the works of the wise, and practice accordingly. your best friend who often gives you good advice.

HIEROGLYPHICAL FORTUNE TELLER.

29

2
3

say you have many and good ones. That your present suitor will be your companion for life. f That you will some day be more humble than at present.
I

4
5 6
7

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^
^
^

Tour conscience troubles you. Of losing the good will of your acquaintances. You shall have made to you a remarkable proposition.

8
'9

Your wish shall soon be gratified. Make a party and invite h"^*. 11 3 By seeming religions. nothing. Jl^_*) *He is offonded at
10
f

u ^

You shall be prosperous You shall be successful,

awhile, butafterwards unfortunate. but not immediately.

^ 13 f2 Of idleness and poverty. 14 L, Peevish and fretful at home, but very pleasant elsewhere. 15 p To gain a fortune. }6 "^ To be your best friend. 17 j^ You will do well to believe what you have been told respecting it. 18 t No, and you will never know why. 19 C The love of serious study. 20 A farmer. 21 I An income of five hundred a year. 22 2 Of a dark complexion; large, deep-sunk, black eyes; black hair; fierce, savage countenance and disposition. 23 Q When you cease to encourage coxcombs. 24 Q Yes, but very privately, 25 ^ There has been found no sure way to success; do your best. 26 Q Copy those who have already done so.

30

INNOCENT AMUSEMENT, OR THE

2 3

Think, reason, judge, obey. say you calculate on mote than you have, 3 C That you will soon have an offer of marriage. 4 1 That you are very amiable. 5 n You have seen a certain person again.
1
j,{

6
7

Of falling
shall shall

asleep.

8
9

You U You
i

23
^

10
11

^
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have mu^.h trouble, but shall go safely through it. nobody. be married to Your plans are well laid, but you will ultimately fail. Yes, and you be ruined by it. Such an introduction would involve you in difficulty; avoid
.
.

it.

1^ 13 14
15

By admiring h**
hi** absence
is

favourite minister,

occasioned by h** not being with you.

U Of books.

Q
^*

15 17 18 19

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t

Easily made angry, bot as easily appeased; generous and noble. To gratify you. To take advantage of yor.r confidence to injure you.

No, do not

C No,
J

believe Vvhat you have been told respecting but be not dissatisfied, for it is all well ordered.

it.

20
21

^ Revenge.
A
huckster.

22 ^ Five hundred thousand dollars. 23 Q Fantastical, coxcomical, coquetical, and hypocritical. 24 Q When ladies grow scarce. 25 ^ Yes, to a person n^uch older and better than yourself.
26

Q The

favours of fortune are not purchaseable, but virtue ahvays attainable.

is

HIEROGLYPHIC AL FORTUNE TELLER.

31

J<
JJ

By %coniing good and

fijstract

just.

your mind and curb VoOr ton!?ue. 3 C You have one very sincere one ........ yourself. 4 1 That you will soon receiv^ a very agreeable visit. 5 pf That you will deceive^ whom you marry and afterwards un2

deceive h**
6
7
1
I

8 9

JJ
tO

You have lost your lover. Of being too, rilent. You shall h.'.ve a remarkable promise made you. You wou'a better withdraw that question.

10 1 -Loofe at ;;our motives, and judge for yourself. rr5^~It' surety shall, to its fullest extent.
12
1

3 Wait
f^

patiently

a favourable opportunity will

soon arrive,

By

letting h**

know you have

property.

14 15 16
17

L Yo'ur extraordinary pains 3 Of playing the hypocrite.

iT

to please has given oSence.

selfish,

Morose, sullen, and unsociable;

'^<^ fulfil a

mean, and miserly.

n
{,

certain promise.

18 19

To

draw from you your sentiments respecting himself and

others,

Q Be on
^.*

20
2

If a certain

your guard be careful, J say. person perform a certain promise, you will; bui
happy.

not otherwise.

The love of seeing and making you 22 3 A shoeblack. 23 5 A ship well laden, called Hardship.
I

24 Q Deformed, maimed, and blind, with faults of ever/ kind. ^5 ^ When you become industrious. 26 C Yes, unless you get wofuliy disappointed.

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