Chapter C

King, 10, 9 of clubs,
7, 9 of diamonds.

Score, three to one in favor of B and D.

C assists, and A plays alone.

_First Trick._--B leads ace of hearts, D follows with knave, and A ruffs with queen of clubs.

_Second Trick._--A leads the right, B plays the eight, and D the nine, of spades.

_Third Trick._--A leads the king of spades, B refuses to ruff, having the highest trump, thereby euchring A.

The opportunity for this coup of refusing to ruff occurs very frequently.

The following coups, which occurred recently in play, serve to show the possibilities of the game. They are offered here for the inspection of experienced players only, and not for the emulation of beginners.

CASE VIII.

A

9 of diamonds (turn-up),
Knave of hearts,
Queen of spades,
Queen, 9 of hearts.

D B

Ace, queen, 10 of clubs, Ace, king, 10 of diamonds, King of hearts, Ace, 10 of spades. 9 of spades.