DIAMONDS.
Ace of Diamonds signifies a letter.
King of Diamonds shows a man of fiery temper, continued anger, seeking revenge and obstinate in his resolutions.
Queen of Diamonds signifies that the woman will be fond of company, be a coquette and not over virtuous.
Knave of Diamonds, however nearly related, will look more after his own interest than yours; he will be tenacious of his own opinion and will fly off if contradicted.
Ten of Diamonds promises a country husband or wife, with great wealth and many children; the card next to it tells the number of children; it also signifies a purse of gold.
Nine of Diamonds declares that the person will be of a roving disposition, never contented with his lot, and forever meeting with vexations and disappointments.
Eight of Diamonds shows that the person, in youth, will be an enemy to marriage and thus run the risk of dying unmarried; but that if he does marry, it will be late in life and then it will be with a person whose disposition is so ill assorted to his own that it will be the cause of misfortune.
Seven of Diamonds shows you will be tormented by the infidelity of your conjugal partner and waste of goods.
Six of Diamonds shows an early marriage and premature widowhood, but a second marriage will probably be worse.
Five of Diamonds shows that you will have good children, who will keep you from grief.
Four of Diamonds shows the incontinence of the person you will be married to, and great vexation to yourself through the whole course of your life.
Trey of Diamonds shows that you will be engaged in quarrels, lawsuits and domestic disagreements; your partner for life will be a vixen and of abusive temper, fail in the performance of the nuptial duties and make you unhappy.
Deuce of Diamonds shows that your heart will be engaged in love at an early period; that your parents will not approve of your choice, and that if you marry without their consent they will hardly forgive you.