Artemidorus wrote: “THe hayes and ginnes, and all such things to ensnare and surprise beasts are ill, unlesse to them which seeke Servants run away, and a…”
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Artemidorus; English translation attributed to Robert Wood
The Interpretation of Dreams · 1644; EEBO-TCP A25906 transcription
Of Dogs and the Chase. · Book 2, encoded section 74 · Text transcription
Original source (English)
THe hayes and ginnes, and all such things to ensnare and surprise beasts are ill, unlesse to them which seeke Servants run away, and a thing lost, for then it signifieth speedy recoverie. It is better to set and hold them your selfe, then to see another hold them, in asmuch as it is better to trouble then to be troubled. Grayhounds going to the Chase, are good to all, and signifie actions and imployments ensuing: to such as are accused, and are in suit of law they are il, but returning from hunting, they take away feare, and hinder a workeman. A houshold Dog signifyes farms, servants, and possessions to come: an other mans dog fawning on us, signifyeth craft and deceit against us by his Master: byting and barking at us, signifie injuries, adversities, and oftentimes Agues. Little Ladies dogs, signifie delight and pastime.
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