The wizard of Cwrt-y-Cadno was also very successful in curing lunatics. He would take the insane to the brink of the river and fire an old flint revolver which would frighten his patient to such a degree that he fell into the pool.
WIZARDS REVEALING THE FUTURE.
It was believed that conjurers could tell fortunes, or reveal the hidden future, and a good many, especially young people, consulted them.
The following is a copy of a card which Harries of Cwrt-y-cadno distributed:—
“NATIVITY CALCULATED.”
In which are given the general transactions of the Native through life, viz:—Description (without seeing the person), temper, disposition, fortunate, or unfortunate in their general pursuits; honour, riches, journeys, and voyages (success therein, and what places best to travel to, or reside in); friends, and enemies, trade, or profession best to follow; whether fortunate in speculation, viz: Lottery, dealing in Foreign Markets, etc., etc., etc. Of marriage, if to marry.—The description, temper, and disposition of the person, from whence, rich or poor, happy or unhappy in marriage, etc., etc. Of children, whether fortunate or not, etc., etc., deduced from the influence of the Sun and Moon, with the Planetary Orbs at the time of birth. Also, judgment and general issue in sickness and diseases, etc.
By Henry Harries.
“All letters addressed to him or his father, Mr. John Harries, Cwrtycadno, must be post paid, or will not be received.”