King, knave, ten, nine, with or without small ones.

Lead nine, even though you also hold the eight.

(a.) If nine wins the trick:—

With more than four in suit, lead ten after nine.

With only four in suit, lead knave after nine.

(b.) If nine forces queen, or both queen and ace:—

With more than five in suit, lead ten after nine.

With five in suit, lead knave after nine.

With only four in suit, lead king after nine.