The Laws and Principles of Whist Stated and Explained, and its practice illustrated on an original system by means of hands played completely through. 18th edition

Before entering on an analysis of the general principles of the Game of Whist, it is advisable to explain shortly on what foundation these principles rest; for it might be suppo...

The following hands are given in illustration of the general principles discussed in Part I. The plan adopted in the arrangement of the hands is to imitate closely the circumsta...

7. To score honours is not sufficient; they must be called at the end of the hand; if so called, they may be scored at any time during the game.