The first hand should seldom take the miss, nor should either of the other players if each of those in front of him has decided to stand on his own cards, as it may be assumed that in such cases there is strength. With five playing, two of whom have thrown up, miss may be taken, but with three players standing on their own cards, miss should not be attempted.
II.—Playing.
The laws of the game define what shall be led with two or three trumps, or with ace only (or king only, if ace is turned up), and therefore the only hints necessary are when the leader has but one trump.
With one trump and high cards of other suits, the trump should be led if several players remain in, but if only two or three are standing, either of the others should be led, the higher of the two for preference.
With one high trump and small other cards, we prefer leading the smallest, relying on the second and third tricks for opportunities of making our single trump. [31]
POKER.
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DESCRIPTION.
The game of Poker is played with an ordinary pack of fifty-two cards.