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I learn of his nameless prodigalities, and recall some instances of conduct in another vein. 

From Robert Louis Stevenson: a record, an estimate, and a memorial by Japp, Alexander H. (Alexander Hay)

The mob rose in Paris, imputing to the court the prodigalities with which the Parliament reproached the late comptroller-general.

From A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 by Black, Robert

Antonius, on the other hand, had forfeited the esteem of the Romans by his prodigalities, by his Oriental affectations, and by his slavery to Cleopatra.

From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John

The regent, Duke of Orleans, who succeeded him, increased this debt still more, especially by his reckless and infamous prodigalities, under the direction of his prime minister,--his old friend and tutor,--Cardinal Dubois.

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 08 Great Rulers by Lord, John

"I bear M. Fouquet no ill-will; I only dreaded his prodigalities."

From The Man in the Iron Mask by Dumas père, Alexandre