Three or four persons may play at this game. If the former number, ten cards each are to be given; but if the latter, only eight are dealt, and bear the same import as at whist, except that diamonds are always trumps. The connexions are formed as follows:

1. By the two black aces.

2. The ace of spades and king of hearts.

3. The ace of clubs and king of hearts.

For the first connexion 20cts. are drawn from the pool; for the second, 10cts.; for the third, and by the winner of the majority of tricks, 5cts. each is taken. These sums are supposing gold staked: when only silver is pooled, then pence are drawn. A trump played in any round where there is a connexion wins the trick, otherwise it is gained by the player of the first card of connexions; and, after a connexion, any following- player may trump without incurring a revoke; and also, whatever suit may be led, the person holding a card of connexion is at liberty to play the same; but the others must, if possible, follow suit, unless one of them can answer the connexion, which should be done in preference. No money can be drawn till the hands are finished; then the possessors of the connexions are to take first according to precedence, and those having the majority of tricks take last.