…if she weighed each syllable in her mind very carefully before she spoke, ” I have heard of you from the Rev. Mr. Towell.” At the mention of the name of the chaplain at Dartmoor, Lil — you know the fellow who laid it on so thick when I was doing time there, three years ago last May — at the mention of his name, Lil, I jumped as if I had been shot.”Then you’re a lady missionary, are you?” I said, with a scowl. ”If that’s your game, all I can say is that you’ve come to the wrong shop. I don’t cotton to prigs of that kidney.”” I spoke so savage, Lil, that the lady shook all over, and I saw her eyes flash round the room as if seeking the quickest avenue of escape. Then she suddenly grew calm, and, lifting her veil, stared me straight in…

…Dreaming of seeing wild ducks on a clear stream of water, signifies fortunate journeys, perhaps across the sea. White ducks around a farm, indicate thrift and a fine harvest. To hunt ducks, denotes displacement in employment in the carrying out of plans. To see them shot, signifies that enemies are meddling with your private affairs. To see them flying, foretells a brighter future for you. It also denotes marriage, and children in the new home….

…Luck and joy comes with horsemen, horse, or horse-shoes. To ride, or to see them, are riches and good news. But, if drawn by them, many cares you’ll live to see. While dead horses indicate much adversity….

To dream of a coach drawn by four horses, and that the dreamer is delighted with the jaunt, either he or she may expect something will transpire to give joy and satisfaction in a month after; perhaps marriage if single.

With beautiful horses portends wealth. If it is empty, hardships are coming. If we are in it, stable and lasting wealth.

…In a dream, listening to the Qur’an, or to the teachings of God’s Prophet, upon whom be peace, or to words of wisdom, or to an admonition, or a discourse of knowledge in a dream means receiving guidance, and it means turning repentantly to God Almighty. Otherwise, if one sees himself listening to backbiting, slandering, defamation, or eavesdropping in a dream, then it means that some harm will befall him. Listening to good advice and following its best guidance in a dream means receiving good news. Eavesdropping in a dream means that one intends to defame the other person. Listening, though pretending not to hear what is being said in a dream means that one makes it a habit to lie. The sound of a crowd in a dream means money beside other benefits. The bleating of sheep in a dream means distress and fear. The neighing of horses

…Ropes in dreams, signify perplexities and complications in affairs, and uncertain love making. If you climb one, you will overcome enemies who are working to injure you. To decend{sic} a rope, brings disappointment to your most sanguine moments. If you are tied with them, you are likely to yield to love contrary to your judgment. To break them, signifies your ability to overcome enmity and competition. To tie ropes, or horses, denotes that you will have power to control others as you may wish. To walk a rope, signifies that you will engage in some hazardous speculation, but will surprisingly succeed. To see others walking a rope, you will benefit by the fortunate ventures of others. To jump a rope, foretells that you will startle your associates with a thrilling escapade bordering upon the sensational. To jump rope with children, shows that you are selfish and overbearing | failing…

…Dreaming of a horse-trader, signifies great profit from perilous ventures. Dreaming that you are trading horses, and the trader cheats you, you will lose in trade or love. If you get a better horse than the one you traded, you will better yourself in fortune….

Dreaming of a watering hole is a sign of peace and rest, and if we also see horses or other animals quenching their thirst, it’s an indication that we will receive good news, a small inheritance or donation. If the trough we dream of is empty and dry, it predicts minor losses. But a trough is not the best place to quench our thirst, even though water may be clean, we must not forget that water-holes were created for animals, not for men. So if you have a dream drinking from it, be careful you are mistaking the path of happiness: meditate on this and look for other sources to quench the thirst of your spirit or the need for love.

…In a dream, the sound of a crowd means money beside other benefits. The bleating of sheep in a dream means distress and fear. The neigh of horses in a dream means might and honor. The barking of a dog in a dream means vain talk and meddlingin others’ business. The sound of a lynx in adream means pampering oneself and wantonness. The cooing of pigeons in a dream means crying, sorrows or marriage. The chirp of swallows in a dream means beneficial words. The croaking of frogs in a dream means beatings or death. The sound of bells and the hissing of snakes in a dream represents a fight, an argument, a warning, or a war. The braying of donkeys in a dream means cursing in the darkness. The braying of mules in a dream means vain talk, or it could mean indulging in suspicious acts. The mooing…

…Dreaming of horses drinking from waterhole means that you’ll experience joy in the future. If the animal that is drinking happens to be a donkey, it means that you will have a fight from which you will come out triumphant. If the waterhole is dry, it foretells a mystery or it may be a harbinger of adversities; if it’s dirty, it predicts the birth of a child. Dreaming of a waterhole usually means tranquility. If you dream that you drink from it, it usually means you’ll lose money, but it won’t be a substantial loss. If animals are drinking from it, it’s a harbinger of great news. If the water is clear, is a symbol of joy; on the contrary, if the water is dirty, it indicates the arrival of a new baby in the family. If you see a wild animal drinking water from a waterhole or someplace…

…mental confusion, immobility for being tied to something, or inability to act. It means that the dreamer finds it difficult to avoid or solve problems that he or she has in real life, that is why the dreamer seems confused. Dreaming of sliding down a rope announces that the dreamer’s affairs are getting worse. Dreaming of being tied down with a rope indicates that you will have to do something against your will, even in the love area. Dreaming of tearing a rope implies that with effort you will succeed and overcome the difficulties and problems that show up even if they are serious. Dreaming about ropes being used to tie horses so they don’t flee, indicates that the dreamer has enough power and capacity to solve problems. Dreaming of a rope used to hang people is an indication that the dreamer might endure a long and painful illness….

…wealth to accumulate. A limping horse, embarrassment and opposition to the dreamer’s proposed enterprises, contrarieties. To see a shoe put on a horse, indicates trouble, shackles. See a horse race foretells about good times, and shows that wishes are about to become true. To mount a horse boldly and master him, means rapid advancement. Ride a horse in company with men, means great gain and profit. Riding horse in a company of females, treason and misfortune. A horse replete with armor and courage, or one that is harnessed, denotes about rich establishment. If the horse belongs to another rider, joy and revelry for this person, who rode the horse. To mount a well-trained horse, symbolizes honors, dignities, and fine reputation. To see another mount your own horse against your will, conjugal infidelity to be discovered by the dreamer. A pair of horses in harness, means business in prosperous condition….

To see horses in your dreams is symptomatic of good. If a woman dreams that she is mounted on a strong, handsome horse, it shows that she will marry a rich person, who will love her. To fall from a horse, denotes misfortune and disappointment.

…To dream of an actor or actress portends success in courtship; an author, a rencontre with an old friend; a baker, missing a train; a builder, a present in the way of dress; a clergyman, neuralgia or biliousness; a coachman, an injury to the head; a chemist, getting into debt; a dentist, ill-ness or death; a dressmaker, kisses; a doctor, danger from cows and horses; a gardener, an accident to the feet or legs; a grocer, sickness; a lawyer, pecuniary losses and danger from dog-bites; a manicurist, presents from a lover, success in courtship; a parvenu, danger from tramps; a publisher, danger from stinging; a member of Parliament, a birth; a sailor, an accident to a clock or watch; a soldier, breaking china or glass; a tailor, quarrel with parents-in-law; a tinker, visit from mother-in-law, or debts incurred by wife or sweetheart; a tramp, present of a dog or…

…(Lacking courage) Cowardliness in a dream means training one’s horses for a racingbusiness, or it could mean modesty, or defending what is right and opposing what is wrong….

If we see a buggy hitched to horses, it predicts that the situation will be envied.

…Sweeping dung in a dream means collecting money. Horses’ droppings or dung in a dream mean money earned from an honorable businessman. Sitting on horse’s dung or sheep’s dung in a dream means earning money by doing business with members of one’s own family. (Also see Manure)…

To dream of a coach drawn by four horses, and that the dreamer is delighted with the jaunt, either he or she may expect something will transpire to give joy and satisfaction in a month after.