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119. Rules of Ecarté
- Each player has right to shuffle the cards above the table.
- The cut must not be fewer than two cards off the pack, and at least two cards must be left on the table.
- When more than one card is exposed in cutting, there must be a new deal.
- The highest ecarté card cut secures the deal, which holds good even though the pack be imperfect.
- The dealer must give five cards to each by three and two, or by two and three, at a time, which plan must not be changed, during the game.
- An incorrect deal, playing out of turn, or a faced card, necessitates a new deal.
- The eleventh card must be turned up for trumps; and the remaining cards placed, face downwards, on the table.