The Laws and Practice of Whist by CaelebsHardwicke, 1856 - 84 pages |
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ace king knave ace knave ace queen advantage adversaries Blue Peter called claim command Comp count dealer Decision defensive leads Deschapelles discard Dumby eldest hand exposed card favour five in suit five trumps forcing four in suit four trumps fourth hand fresh deal honours Hoyle intervening card King &c king queen king-card king-trump knave &c knave nine lead from ace lead queen lead smallest leading trumps long game long suit long trump long whist loose card loose trumps maxims minor tenace misdeal never numeraries odd trick opponents pack partner's hand partner's lead penalty plain suits play lowest points Portland Club principle queen &c queen knave remaining renounce return partner's rubber ruff ruffed save game score second hand plays second round sequence Short Whist strength in trumps strengthening card strong third hand third round three in suit three tricks THREE-HANDED WHIST trump-card turned underplay Vide Law winning cards