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A History of the County of Lancaster
… the other, according to stories still [1837] repeated, in gambling, cards, dice and the drunken bowl.' 37 The estate …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… tradition that Sir Richard acquired it as a payment for a gambling debt, but Dame Clemence Torbock (Sir Edward's second …
A History of the County of Essex
… court attempted to prohibit activities such as trading, gambling, and playing games during divine service. Those …
Survey of London
… in arrears over rent'. It was thought Miss Geary had been 'gambling on the Stock Exchange, which is the real reason why …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… their time in visits and banquets, and perhaps also at the gambling table, as it was a very great shame that in the …
Calendar of State Papers Relating to English Affairs in the Archives of Venice
… but not to pay his debts, as they were contracted by gambling and other dishonourable proceedings. The Pope has …