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.