THE KEY TO AN ASTRONOMICAL PUZZLE.
The "Man in the Moon." A certain fair Virgin (sixth sign of zodiac). Asked her Mar's permission. The bridemaids, Berenice (Berenice's Hair, Northern constellation) and Andromeda (Northern constellation). For groomsmen, Castor and Pollux (third sign of zodiac). The bride sat in Cassiopeia's chair (Northern constellation). On the menu, deviled Crab (fourth sign of zodiac), Fishes (Pisces, twelfth sign of zodiac). Water-carrier, Aquarius (eleventh sign of zodiac). Had a game of Fox and Geese (Northern constellation). The bride played Lyra (the harp, Northern constellation). Harnessed Pegasus to Charles's Wain (in Ursa Major), and set off on the route known as the "Milky Way," in search of the lost Pleiad. Drink from the little and the big Dipper. Barked at by the great Dog (Canis Major, Southern constellation). Butted by a vicious Ram (first sign of zodiac). Chased by a Bull (Taurus, second sign of zodiac). Met by a roaring Lion (Leo, fifth sign of zodiac). Being a fine Archer (Sagittarius), slew him with an Arrow (Sagitta, Northern constellation). Encountered a great grizzly Bear (Ursa Major) and a little one (Ursa Minor). The tip of his tail, the north star. Reached the north pole. Bears the dancers. The trail of the Serpent (Northern constellation). Eccentric as a comet. Flying off in a tangent. Borrowed Light (Old Sol). Weighed in Balance (seventh sign of zodiac). The most beautiful of the planets, Venus. Totally Eclipsed. Morning and evening Star. Labors of Hercules (Northern constellation). Overdose of Mercury. Scorpion (eighth sign of zodiac). Fate of Egyptian queen Cleopatra.