Late yesterday evening I was passing through this street, when the noise of the dice fell upon my ear.

You must know, Bernardo, that this sound is as enchanting music attracting me; it overpowers my will.

I descended into the tavern and called for a glass of beer.

I seated myself among the players, and challenged any of them to play against me.

I won and lost; but at last good luck was on my side, and my pockets were so full that they could hardly bear the weight of the florins.