hazard of the die

Example Sentences

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I consider that you have acted honourably, and if you choose to risk the hazard of the die, no one can attach blame to you.”

From Valerie by Marryat, Frederick

Having packed up her belongings,—not too extensive,—paid her bill, and arranged all things ready for departure, Estelle picked out a 'nice' looking letter, and resolved to abide the hazard of the die.

From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf

But he had dared the hazard of the die, and sat his horse in grim silence while his foul treachery was thus made known to the court.

From Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

Clothing, wife, family and sometimes the personal liberty of the player himself rested in the hazard of the die.

From Indian Games : an historical research by Davis, Andrew McFarland

He had no right to stand the hazard of the die, and then refuse to abide by the result.

From Daniel Webster by Lodge, Henry Cabot