The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 2 Chapter 84

In which a conjurer and his confidant devise a cunning stratagem to confound sceptics who scorn their art, while Peregrine interposes himself in the affairs of a young nobleman, challenging dishonest card players and engaging in a heated contest of chance and wit. Their encounters unravel through scenes both fearful and fashionable, culminating in acts of generosity and the unexpected favour that opens doors to advancement and esteem.