The Astrologer's Magazine, and Philosophical Miscellany, Volume 1W. Locke., 1791 - Astrology |
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THE pack having been shufried by In order to find out the number of more
persons , make it be points contained under each of the parcut by as many
persons as you think cels , whether they be to the amount of proper . eight , or
only seven ...
THE pack having been shufried by In order to find out the number of more
persons , make it be points contained under each of the parcut by as many
persons as you think cels , whether they be to the amount of proper . eight , or
only seven ...
Page 113
( 113 ) PHILOSOPHICAL AMUSEMENTS . PAPER IT left ; that the ace is to be
counted for it points , the court cards for 10 , and the other cards according to the
points they A curious and agreeable wager , which you mark . are lure of winning
.
( 113 ) PHILOSOPHICAL AMUSEMENTS . PAPER IT left ; that the ace is to be
counted for it points , the court cards for 10 , and the other cards according to the
points they A curious and agreeable wager , which you mark . are lure of winning
.
Page 117
117 number , so that one be odd , and the mer fum , and let the dice remain ,
other even ; then ' let him triple that This done , come to the table , and which is in
the right hand , and double note what points appear upon the three that in the left
...
117 number , so that one be odd , and the mer fum , and let the dice remain ,
other even ; then ' let him triple that This done , come to the table , and which is in
the right hand , and double note what points appear upon the three that in the left
...
Page 248
By Anthony Pasyuin Esq . If a dealer is caught with more cards than his due , after
being taken off the A DEALER may shew every card table into his hand , his
adversary fhall he has , if he thinks proper , in dealing . mark four points , and call
a ...
By Anthony Pasyuin Esq . If a dealer is caught with more cards than his due , after
being taken off the A DEALER may shew every card table into his hand , his
adversary fhall he has , if he thinks proper , in dealing . mark four points , and call
a ...
Page 251
351 proper ( when new Cards are called ) to by B. who scores two points ; D.
plays examine very carefully the stamped his fix , and marks fix points ; and A.
wrapper , and always open the cards who is the last player , makes a double
yourself ...
351 proper ( when new Cards are called ) to by B. who scores two points ; D.
plays examine very carefully the stamped his fix , and marks fix points ; and A.
wrapper , and always open the cards who is the last player , makes a double
yourself ...
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