One hand, called Dummy's, lies exposed on the table.

The laws are the same as those of Whist, with the following exceptions:—

  1. Dummy deals at the commencement of each rubber.
  2. Dummy is not liable to the penalty for a revoke, as his adversaries see his cards: should he[39] revoke and the error not be discovered until the trick is turned and quitted, it stands good.[40]
  3. Dummy being blind and deaf, his Partner is not liable to any penalty for an error whence he can gain no advantage. Thus, he may expose some, or all of his cards, or may declare that he has the game, or trick, &c., without incurring any penalty; if, however, he lead from Dummy's Hand when he should lead from his own, or vice versâ, a suit may be called from the hand which ought to have led.

DOUBLE DUMMY

Is played by two players, each having a Dummy or exposed hand for his partner. The laws of the game do not differ from Dummy Whist, except in the following special law: There is no misdeal, as the deal is a disadvantage.

FOOTNOTES:

[37] The question "Who dealt?" is irregular, and if asked should not be answered.

[38] Or who asks what the trump suit is.

[39] i.e. Dummy's hand. If Dummy's partner revokes, he is liable to the usual penalties.

[40] And the hand proceeds as though the revoke had not been discovered.