Mr. Hoyle's Games of Whist, Quadrille [&C.] (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1765 edition. Excerpt: ...and it appears that the other Side had not two by Honours; in this Case they may consult with one another about it, and are at Liberty to stand the Deal or not.;./. XXII. And if any Body answers, when he has not an Honour, the adverse Party may consult with one another about it, and are at Liberty to stand the Deal or not. XXIII. No Person may take new Cards in the Middle of a Game, without the Consent of all Parties. xxrv. The Dealer ought to leave to View upon the Table his Trump Card, till it is his Turn to play; and after he has mixed it with his other Cards, no Body is entitled to demand what Card is turned up, but may ask what is Trumps: This Consequence attends such a Law, that the Dealer cannot name a wrong Card, which he otherwise might have done. seagaggaseagsg A SHORT TREATISE On the GAME of QUADRILLE; SHEWING The Odds of winning or losing most Games that are commonly played, either by calling a King, or by playing Sans Pendre. To which are added, The L A W S of the GAME. The Sixth Edition. By Edmond Boyle, Gent. A SHORT TREATISE On the GAME of QJJ ADRILLE. CHAP. I. BECAUSE a Learner maybe at a Loss to know the Rank and Order of the Cards, when Trumps or not, the two following Tables shew them. The Rank and Order of the Cards-when not Trumps. Clubs and Spades. Hearts and Diamonds, King, . King, Queen, Queen, Knave, Knave, Seven, Ace, Six, Deuce, Five, Three, Four, Four, The Rank and Order of the Cards-when Trumps. Clubs and Spades. Spadille, the Ace of Spades, Manille, the Deuce of Spades or of Clubs, Basto, the Ace aof Clubs, Queen t Knave, Seven, Six Five, Four, Three, Hearts and Diamonds. Spadille, the 'Ace of Spades, Manille, the Seven of Hearts, or vf Dia-monds, Basto, the Ace of Clubs, Punto, the AceofHearts or of...