Big and broad ears signify a simple man, of no understanding; sluggish, slothful and of an ill memory. Small ears denote a good understanding; but very small ears signify nothing but mischief and malice. Those that have them well proportioned, and neither too small nor too large, are persons of good understanding, wise, discreet, honest, shamefaced and courageous. Those that have them somewhat long and thin, are bold, impudent, unlearned, gluttons and very proud and scornful.
A thin, soft beard denotes a person lustful and effeminate, of a tender body, fearful, delicate and inconstant.
A red beard denotes first, a placid forehead, and the person is courteous and friendly, but not without some craft; is a very great flatterer, very soon angry and affects consequence.
A dark beard is good, but the possessor is usually of a melancholy disposition; yet it denotes a person to be ingenious, sincere, thoughtful, constant, cordial, bold and fit to make a warrior.
A pale beard denotes a phlegmatic person, who is temperate enough and tolerably prudent.
He that hath a decent beard, handsome and thick of hair, is good-natured and reasonable in all things.
Those who have little or no beard, but a small mustache, are of an ill humor, but very luxurious.
