The Connoisseur 15 (1754) [ Practices ]
… by gallantry and intrigue. During the publication of the Tatler , Sir Richard Steel thought proper to date all his love-news from that quarter: but it would now be as absurd to pretend to gather any such intelligence from White's ; as to … which is not capable of producing a bet. Many pounds have been lost upon the colour of a coach-horse, an article in the news, or the change of the weather. The birth of a child has brought great advantages to perfons not in the least related … … Conversation … Taken from The Connoisseur , n° 15 (May 9, 1754). Transcribed by Alain Kerhervé. Full text from Burney Newspaper Collection. … The Connoisseur 15 (1754) …
Gambling | Conversation
Anthology