* 1.1Gaming is a perpetual Diversion here, if not one of the Debauches of the Town: But Games of meer Hazard are strictly forbid upon severe Fines to the Master of the House, as well private as Publick, where such Playing shall be discovered.
A journey to Paris in the year 1698 by Dr. Martin Lister.
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- A journey to Paris in the year 1698 by Dr. Martin Lister.
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- Lister, Martin, 1638?-1712.
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- 1699.
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This was done upon the Account of the Officers of the Army; who, during the Winter used to lose the Money, which was given them to make their Recruits, and renew their Equipages in the Spring. And indeed, such quick Games, as Basset, Hazard, &c. where Fortune in a manner is all in all, are great Temptations to Ruine, by the sudden Passions they are apt to raise in the Players: Whereas Games, where Skill and Cunning, and much Thought are imployed, as well as Luck, give a Man time to Cool, and re∣cover his Wits, if at any time great Loss shall have Dismounted his Reason; for he must quickly come to himself again, or forfeit his Skill and Reputation in Conducting the Game, as well as Husbanding his Money.
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* 1.1
Gameing.