English verse, lower right margin:<\/p>\n
In love and play, we equal Hazard run,
\nAnd by pursuing either, are undone:
\nThe difference this \u2014 in Play oft we appeal,
\nIn Love our Reason from our Selves Conceal.<\/p>\n
French verse, lower left margin:<\/p>\n
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\nL’Amour depend aussi du Hazard et des soins;
\nIci quand on a dispute on cherche des T\u00e9moins,
\nDans d’autres demel\u00e9s un Tiers nous importune.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nLove also depends on Hazard and care;
\nHere, when we fight, we look for Witnesses,
\nIn other cases a third party disturbs us.]<\/p>\n
\nOn the Noble Game of Back-Gammon\/<\/strong>
\nSur le noble Jeu de Toute Tables, ou Tric-trac<\/strong>
\nBritish or Continental: Mid 18th Century
\nHand-colored engraving
\n$525<\/p>\n