Echarté

Game of cards, which originated in Paris early in this century, a development of an old game of La Triomphe or French Ruff. It is played by two persons, the small cards (2 to 6) being discarded. The cards rank from King downward, the Ace being above the Ten. Five cards are dealt to each player, two and three in succe ion, and the eleventh card turned for trumps; if it is a King the dealer scores one; also the king of trumps in hand must be announced before playing a card and counts one. The non-dealer either plays or calls for cards equal in number to his discard; the dealer may refuse or accede; and this may be repeated at pleasure. Two cards form a trick, and it must be taken by suit if po ible; if the second player has not the suit, he must trump. The non-dealer, not calling for cards or the dealer refusing, must take three tricks, which scores one, or the adversary will score two. This rule applies only to the first call or refusal in each hand. Five tricks score two. The game is five. In dealing, the trump card is laid aside, and the cards following are dealt.