1 league = 5.55600 kilometers

"Early printed colophons included the date when printing began and/or ended, the number of copies printed and the name of the ruler under whose protection the book was issued. They are usually found on the last printed page of a book."

Nowadays it seems to mean this: "An inscription at the end of a manuscript or book that contains facts about its production; identifies artists, designers, or printers, and specifies the typefaces and papers used."

col·o·phon (kl-fn, -fn)
n.
1. An inscription placed usually at the end of a book, giving facts about its publication.
2. A publisher's emblem or trademark placed usually on the title page of a book.

She was born November 18, 1939 (1939-11-18) (age 68)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and is still alive.

From Cervantes book Don Quixote tilting=jousting meaning: attacking imaginary enemies.

augury:
1. The art or practice of foretelling events; divination.
2. An omen; prediction; prognostication; indication of the future.
via: reference.com

an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come