FOR FROST.
77. If birds of passage arrive early from colder climates.
78. If the cold increase whilst it snows, as soon as it begins to freeze.
79. If the wind blow north-east in winter.
80. If the ice crack much, expect the frost to continue.
81. If the mole dig his hole two feet and a half deep, expect a very severe winter. If two feet deep, not so severe; one foot deep, a mild winter.
82. If water-fowl or sparrows make more noise than usual; also if robins approach nearer houses than usual; frost.
83. If there be a dark, gray sky, with a south wind.
84. If there be continued fogs.
85. If the fire burn unusually fierce and bright in winter there will be frost and clear weather; if the fire burn dull, expect damp and rain.