Yet even this preacher of a universal Providence, of the doctrine that our true good and happiness are in our own hands, will not altogether deny that the augur can forecast the future.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
What would I not have given to be able to see her once more, even for an instant-to say "a good bye"-to watch the feeling with which she parted from me, and augur from it either favourably to my heart's dearest hope, or darkest despair.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
I have another anecdote to relate of Clifton, from which I augur still more.
"Anna St. Ives"
Thomas Holcroft