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Literary
November 16, 1782
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Satirical dialogue personifying nations as players in a political card game of Quadrille, with America, France, Holland, Spain, Ireland, Scotland, England, Prussia, Russia, Germany, and the Pope commenting on their strategic positions and past diplomatic maneuvers.
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OCR Quality
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POLITICAL QUADRILLE;
Or. The National Card Players.
America.
I believe I shall play alone-No, I must sell a King--I can't lose the game, I have three matadores in my hand.
King of France.
You did well to call me, for I am strong in suit; besides, I know how to finesse the cards, and value myself upon playing all the game.
Holland.
I wish I had not played that double game I have. I have not got not a Trump now, yet I shuffled well ;-Oh, I'm a knave !-I wish I had not been forced to play ; I shall lose all my subs.
King of Spain-
What do you call me for ? I shan't get a trick--you know how the last game went with me.
Ireland.
I ask leave-Do you give me ? --I shall play alone if you force me.
Scotland.
I itch to play--but I have no King.
The King of England.
I never have luck when the care of Scotland is in my hand ; but in the first deal of this pool, I have made some errors,-but come, the pool's not out--let's have a new pack of cards-I'll try what they will do me.
Aye, this is something like~-I have a strong suit now, without a knave among em.
King of Prussia.
Am I oldest ? Oh, I pass.
Empress of Russia.
I have only a Queen in my hand--o I'll just pass too~or if any body chooses, to take my cards, I'll play any gentleman at Pat ; or you, Mynheer, at Dutch rubbers-
Emperor of Germany.
Some advise me to playt-others, to let it alone- What shall I do ? -I'll e'en stand by, till I see time to cut in ; but I'll first play with the Pope a game at Cribbage, and try if I can't lurch him:
The Pope. Pon to Falls:
C. L. L.
Or. The National Card Players.
America.
I believe I shall play alone-No, I must sell a King--I can't lose the game, I have three matadores in my hand.
King of France.
You did well to call me, for I am strong in suit; besides, I know how to finesse the cards, and value myself upon playing all the game.
Holland.
I wish I had not played that double game I have. I have not got not a Trump now, yet I shuffled well ;-Oh, I'm a knave !-I wish I had not been forced to play ; I shall lose all my subs.
King of Spain-
What do you call me for ? I shan't get a trick--you know how the last game went with me.
Ireland.
I ask leave-Do you give me ? --I shall play alone if you force me.
Scotland.
I itch to play--but I have no King.
The King of England.
I never have luck when the care of Scotland is in my hand ; but in the first deal of this pool, I have made some errors,-but come, the pool's not out--let's have a new pack of cards-I'll try what they will do me.
Aye, this is something like~-I have a strong suit now, without a knave among em.
King of Prussia.
Am I oldest ? Oh, I pass.
Empress of Russia.
I have only a Queen in my hand--o I'll just pass too~or if any body chooses, to take my cards, I'll play any gentleman at Pat ; or you, Mynheer, at Dutch rubbers-
Emperor of Germany.
Some advise me to playt-others, to let it alone- What shall I do ? -I'll e'en stand by, till I see time to cut in ; but I'll first play with the Pope a game at Cribbage, and try if I can't lurch him:
The Pope. Pon to Falls:
C. L. L.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
Dialogue
What themes does it cover?
Political
War Peace
What keywords are associated?
Political Satire
Card Game
Diplomacy
Alliances
American Independence
European Powers
Literary Details
Title
Political Quadrille; Or. The National Card Players.
Form / Style
Satirical Dialogue Using Card Game Metaphor
Key Lines
I Believe I Shall Play Alone No, I Must Sell A King I Can't Lose The Game, I Have Three Matadores In My Hand.
You Did Well To Call Me, For I Am Strong In Suit; Besides, I Know How To Finesse The Cards, And Value Myself Upon Playing All The Game.
I Never Have Luck When The Care Of Scotland Is In My Hand ; But In The First Deal Of This Pool, I Have Made Some Errors, But Come, The Pool's Not Out Let's Have A New Pack Of Cards I'll Try What They Will Do Me.