“ Rowland Hill, as he was coming out of the vestry after sermon: 'allow me to say, Sir—'O, say nothing on that subject,' replied the preacher, gravely:'I need no man to tell me that I preached a good sermon; the devil told me so already before I left the pulpit.' Here was, wit, and wisdom, and sanctity, all in one. There is nothing more dangerous for frail mortality than praise. ”

“ The following are unlucky days, on which nono of the questions should be tried, or any enterprise undertaken:
⁠* It is not proper to try a question twice in one day.
1 What you wish for, you will shortly obtain.
2 Signifies trouble and sorrow.
3 Be very cautious what you do THIS day, lest trouble befal you.
4 The prisoner dies, and is regretted by his friends.
5 Life will be spared this time to prepare for death.
6 A very handsome daughter, but a painful one.
7 You will have a virtuous and religious woman or man for your wife or husband. ”

“ You may rely on it.
6 You will lose, but the thief will suffer most.
7 The stranger will soon return with plenty.
8 If you remain at home, you will have success.
9 Your gain will be trivial.
10 You will meet sorrow and trouble.
11 You will succeed according to your wishes.
12 Signifies that you will get money.
13 In spite of enemies, you will do well.
14 The prisoner will pass many days in confinement.
15 The patient will recover.
16 She will have a daughter.
1 She will have a son, who will gain wealth and honour.
2 You will get a partner with great undertakings and much money. ”