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You do not play then at whist, sir? Alas, what a sad old age you
are preparing for yourself!
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You do not play then at whist, sir? Alas, what a sad old age you
are preparing for yourself!
[Fr., Vous ne jouez donc pas le whist, monsieur? Helas! quelle
triste vieilesse vous vous preparez!
The game [of poker] exemplifies the worst aspects of capitalism
that have made our country so great.
The game [of poker] exemplifies the worst aspects of capitalism
that have made our country so great.
The pictures placed for ornament and use,
The twelve good rules, the royal game of goose.
The pictures placed for ornament and use,
The twelve good rules, the royal game of goose.
Patience and shuffle the cards.
[Sp., Paciencia y barajar.]
Patience and shuffle the cards.
[Sp., Paciencia y barajar.]
With spots quadrangular of diamond form,
Ensanguined hearts, clubs typical of strife,
And spades, the emblems of read more
With spots quadrangular of diamond form,
Ensanguined hearts, clubs typical of strife,
And spades, the emblems of untimely graves.
A clear fire, a clean hearth, and the rigour of the game.
A clear fire, a clean hearth, and the rigour of the game.
