You’re faint from reverses; ho![604] landlord! I say—
A flask of your best without any delay:
Come, drink, man; ’twill cheer you—tut![605] have no reserve;
Here’s to your success![606] Ha! that strengthens one’s nerve.
I’ll deal the cards first; ’tis your turn—come, begin;
Just think of the stakes you will have if you win.
Have you ever seen Paris? Were born there? Indeed!
They say ’tis a place where a man must take heed[607]
Lest his money and life be not taken away
In a hurry,—one moment[608]—’tis my turn to play.