Val. Because in playing you are so cunning, and such a caviller. Then they say that you have a knack of arranging the cards as suits yourself.
Lup. My play has no deceit in it. But my activity seems to your lack of experience like imposture, as often is the case with the ignorant. However, how does Castellus please you, who, as soon as he has won a little money, leaves off playing?
Tam. This is rather shirking play than playing itself (eludere est hoc, quam ludere).
Val. That is a light evil enough. For if he should be beaten, he will fasten himself to the game like a nail in a beam.
Partners
Tam. We will play by twos, two against two. How shall we be partnered?
Val. I, indeed, knowing nothing of this game, will stick to you, Castellus, whom I understand to be most expert in the game.
Tam. Add also, most crafty in it.
Cast. There is no need of choosing. Lots must divide everything. Those who get the highest cards play against those with the lowest.