Confused little lines in the line of Fortune denote sickness, and if under Mercury, in the first age; under the mount of the Sun in manhood; under the middle finger in old age.
When certain points are observed in this line they argue lust and vigour of body.
The Bracelets Line.
If this be double or treble and forming a right and continuous tract, it promises a good composure of body.
The line which is nearest to the thumb, of a good lively colour, and unbroken, promises riches. Should this line be broken in the middle, crooked and very pale, it denotes debility of body and a want of all things.
A cross or star placed here shows tranquillity of life in old age.
If there be a star single or double or any lines near the mount of the thumb, in women they denote misfortune and infamy.
A line passing from the Dragon line through the mount of Venus, presages adversities either by means of some kindred or a wife.
A line running from the Dragon line to the mount of the Moon shows adversities and private enemies; crooked or distorted it increases the evil and shows long servitude.
This line being clear and straight and extending as far as the region of the Moon, presages many journeys both by land and sea.