(a.) If the second hand is known to adopt the practice, even though numerically weak in the suit, of not covering an honour with an honour (other than the ace, see p. [88]), lead eight.
With more than five in suit, lead nine after eight.
With five in suit, lead ten after eight.
With only four in suit, lead knave after eight.
(b.) If the second hand adheres to the old practice of covering an honour with an honour when numerically weak in the suit, lead knave, then eight. And
With more than four in suit, lead nine after eight.
With only four in suit, lead ten after eight.
Knave, ten, nine, and small.
In trumps, if king or queen is turned up to your left, lead knave. Otherwise, in trumps or plain suits,