one unless the losing side has failed to score,
in which case the game counts two. Two additional points are taken by
the side winning the rubber. Thus it is possible to win ten points in a
rubber; that is, four double games, and two points for the rubber.

CUTTING.

8. The knave is the highest card, then the ace, king, etc.

9. In all cases every one must cut from the same pack.

10. Should a player expose more than one card, he must cut again.

FORMATION OF THE TABLE.

11. If there are more than four candidates, the players are selected by
cutting; those first in the room having the preference. The four who cut
the highest cards play first, and again cut to decide on partners. The
two highest play against the two lowest. The highest is the dealer, who
has choice of cards, seats, and counters; and having once made his
selection, he must abide by it.

12. When there are more than six candidates, those who cut the fifth and
sixth highest cards belong to the table.

CUTTING CARDS OF EQUAL VALUE.

13. Two players cutting cards of equal value, unless such cards are the
two lowest, or the two highest, cut again.

14. Three players cutting cards of equal value, cut again; should the
fourth (or remaining) card be the highest, the two lowest of the new cut
are partners, and their opponents have the deal. Should the fourth card
be the lowest, the two highest of the new cut are partners, and have the
deal and choice of seats, etc.

CUTTING OUT.

15. At the end of a rubber, should admission be claimed by any one, or
by two candidates, he who has, or they who have, played a greater number
of consecutive rubbers than the others, is or are out. When all have
played the same number, they must cut to decide on the out-goers, the
lowest going out.

ENTRY AND RE-ENTRY.

16. A candidate wishing to enter a table must declare such intention
before any of the players have cut a card, either for the purpose of
commencing a new rubber, or of cutting out.

17. In the formation of fresh tables, those candidates who have neither
belonged to nor played at any other table, have the prior right of
entry; the others decide their right of admission by cutting.

18. Any one quitting a table prior to the conclusion of a rubber may,
with the consent of the other three players, appoint a substitute in his
absence during that rubber.

19. Should a player leave a full table after he has played but one of
the two consecutive