Gambling [ Games & Sports ]
… and corruption: duelling, suicide, adultery, and gambling. They originated in the 'besetting failing of the upper class—pride.' (Andrew 4) Duelling and suicide came to be considered as “the two children of gaming” ( Gentleman’s Magazine , … 28 . Lord Bellew v Gardiner, 1703, TNA, C 6/377/61. Literature also echoes the concern for gambling debts: Wickham, in Pride and Prejudice is heavily in debt; Willoughby, in Mansfield Park cannot marry Marianne because of debts; Tom …
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