91. All Fours
is usually played by two persons; not unfrequently by four. Its name is derived from the four chances, called
high, low, Jack, game
, each making a point. It is played with a complete pack of cards, six of which are to be dealt to each player, three at a time; and the next card, the thirteenth, is turned up for the trump by the dealer, who, if it prove a knave, scores one point. The highest card cut deals first. The cards rank the same as at whist—the first to score ten points, wins.
92. Laws of All-Fours
- A new deal can be demanded for an exposed card, too few or too many cards dealt; in the latter case, a new deal is optional, provided it be done before a card has been played, but not after, to draw from the opposing hand the extra card.
- iNo person can beg more than once in each hand, except by mutual agreement.
- Each player must trump or follow suit on penalty of the adversary scoring one point.