The Connoisseur 15 (1754) [ Practices ]
… upon the four aces." This love of gaming has taken such entire possession of their ideas, that it infects their common conversation. The management of a dispute was formerly attempted by reason and argument; but the new way of adjusting all … subject of a bet. … "This love of gaming has taken such entire possession of their ideas, that it infects their common conversation." … Gambling … Conversation … Taken from The Connoisseur , n° 15 (May 9, 1754). Transcribed by Alain Kerhervé. Full text from Burney …
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