Adolf Schroedter 1805-1875 Falstaff und sein Page |
Make prognostications from the breast and stomach, which are governed by Cancer.
The Breast without hair signifies a man to be unshamefaced and fearful; the Breast very fleshy, to be inept to learn; hairy on the Breast to be bold but unconstant. The Belly small, signifies to be of good capacity; much Hairy from the navel downwards, to be full of Words; the Belly bearing out big, to be a great feeder.
The Shepherds Prognostication 1729