Salmand played two of trumps.
“A two!” cried Rasmus; “have you nothing but twos and threes in your hand?”
“Lord,” growled Salmand, “there’s always been poor folks and a few beggars.”
Sören trumped with a six.
“Oh, oh,” Rasmus moaned, “are you goin’ to let him have it for a six? What the devil are you so stingy with your old cards for, Salmand?”
He played, and Sören won the trick.
“Kerstie Meek,” said Sören, playing four of hearts.
“And her half-crazy sister,” continued Rasmus, putting on four of diamonds.
“Maybe an ace is good enough,” said Sören, covering with ace of trumps.