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 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. 
 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.
 Patience and shuffle the cards.
 [Sp., Paciencia y barajar.]  
 Patience and shuffle the cards.
 [Sp., Paciencia y barajar.] 
 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!