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Then Galba, unwilling to tempt fortune again, after having burned all the buildings in that village, hastened to return into the province, urged chiefly by the want of corn and provision.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir

When Mike had paid his hotel bill, very few pounds were left for the card-room, and judging it was not an hour in which he might tempt fortune, he "rooked" a young man remorselessly.

From Mike Fletcher A Novel by Moore, George (George Augustus)

She could not endure the long evenings in the villa, and felt that she must again tempt fortune at the Casino.

From The Guests Of Hercules by Bracker, M. Leone

He loved the game of chance, and it pleased him to tempt fortune by urging pigmies in their hundreds and thousands against each other.

From Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels by France, Anatole

It is rumoured that Spain has offered him a body of troops, and that he intends to tempt fortune in a Civil War.

From My Sword's My Fortune A Story of Old France by Hayens, Herbert




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