Part 2

Knave of Hearts.--A gay young bachelor, who dreams only of pleasure; reversed, a discontented military man.

Ten of Hearts.--Happiness, triumph; if reversed, some slight anxiety.

Nine of Hearts.--Joy, satisfaction, success; reversed, a passing chagrin.

Eight of Hearts.--A fair person’s affections; reversed, indifference on his or her part.

Seven of Hearts.--Pleasant thoughts, tranquillity; reversed, ennui, weariness.

THE EIGHT DIAMONDS.

Ace of Diamonds.--A letter, soon to be received; and, if the card be reversed, containing bad news.

King of Diamonds.--A fair man--generally in the army--but both cunning and dangerous; if reversed, a threatened danger, caused by machinations on his part.

Queen of Diamonds.--An ill-bred, scandal-loving woman; if reversed, she is to be greatly feared.

Knave of Diamonds.--A tale-bearing servant, or unfaithful friend; if reversed, will be the cause of mischief.

Ten of Diamonds.--Journey, or change of residence; if reversed, it will not prove fortunate.

Nine of Diamonds.--Annoyance, delay; if reversed, either a family or a love quarrel.

Eight of Diamonds.--Love-making; if reversed, unsuccessful.

Seven of Diamonds.--Satire, mockery; reversed, a foolish scandal.

N. B.--In order to know whether the Ace, Ten, Nine, Eight and Seven of Diamonds are reversed, it is better to make a small pencil-mark on each, to show which is the top of the card.

THE EIGHT SPADES.

Ace of Spades.--Pleasure; reversed, grief, bad news.

King of Spades.--The envious man, an enemy, or a dishonest lawyer, who is to be feared; reversed, impotent malice.

Queen of Spades.--A widow; reversed, a dangerous and malicious woman.

Knave of Spades.--A dark, ill-bred young man; reversed, he is plotting some mischief.

Ten of Spades.--Tears, a prison; reversed, brief affliction.

Nine of Spades.--Tidings of a death; reversed, it will be some near relative.

Eight of Spades.--Approaching illness; reversed, a marriage broken off, or offer refused.

Seven of Spades.--Slight annoyances; reversed, a foolish intrigue.

The Court cards of Hearts and Diamonds usually represent persons of fair complexion; Clubs and Spades, the opposite.

SIGNIFICATION OF DIFFERENT CARDS OF THE SAME DENOMINATION.

Four Aces, coming together, or following each other, announce danger, failure in business, and sometimes imprisonment. If one or more of them be reversed, the danger will be lessened, but that is all.

Three Aces, coming in the same manner.--Good tidings; if reversed, folly.