To see or hear that the leader is dead, foretells severe strains, and trials will eventually end in comparative good. _Seducer_. For a young woman to dream of being seduced, foretells that she will be easily influenced by showy persons. For a man to dream that he has seduced a girl, is a warning for him to be on his guard, as there are those who will falsely accuse him. If his sweetheart appears shocked or angry under these proposals, he will find that the woman he loves is above reproach. If she consents, he is being used for her pecuniary pleasures. _Seed_. To dream of seed, foretells increasing prosperity, though present indications appear unfavorable. _Sentry_. To dream of a sentry, denotes that you will have kind protectors, and your life will be smoothly conducted. _Serenade_. To hear a serenade in your dream, you will have pleasant news from absent friends, and your anticipations will not fail you. If you are one of the serenaders, there are many delightful things in your future. _Serpents_.[199] To dream of serpents, is indicative of cultivated morbidity and depressed surroundings. There is usually a disappointment after this dream. [199] See Snakes and Reptiles. _Servant_. To dream of a servant, is a sign that you will be fortunate, despite gloomy appearances. Anger is likely to precipitate you into useless worries and quarrels. To discharge one, foretells regrets and losses. To quarrel with one in your dream, indicates that you will, upon waking, have real cause for censuring some one who is derelict in duty. To be robbed by one, shows that you have some one near you, who does not respect the laws of ownership. _Sewing_. To dream of sewing on new garments, foretells that domestic peace will crown your wishes. _Shakers_. To dream of seeing members of the sect called Shakers in a dream, denotes that you will change in your business, and feel coldness growing towards your sweetheart. If you imagine you belong to them, you will unexpectedly renounce all former ties, and seek new pleasures in distant localities. _Shaking Hands_. For a young woman to dream that she shakes hands with some prominent ruler, foretells she will be surrounded with pleasures and distinction from strangers. If she avails herself of the opportunity, she will stand in high favor with friends. If she finds she must reach up to shake hands, she will find rivalry and opposition. If she has on gloves, she will overcome these obstacles. To shake hands with those beneath you, denotes you will be loved and honored for your kindness and benevolence. If you think you or they have soiled hands, you will find enemies among seeming friends. For a young woman to dream of shaking hands with a decrepit old man, foretells she will find trouble where amusement was sought. _Shakspeare_. To dream of Shakspeare, denotes that unhappiness and dispondency will work much anxiety to momentous affairs, and love will be stripped of passion's fever.