Dick's Hand-Book of Whist (Classic Reprint) - Unknown Author

Excerpt from Dick's Hand-Book of Whist
The game consists of ten points. Each trick, above six, counts one point.
The Ace, King, Queen and Knave of trumps are Donors, and are thus reckoned:
If a player and his partner, either separately or conjointly, hold-
I. The four honors, they score four points.
II. Any three honors, they score two points.
III. Only two honors, they do not score.
Donors must be claimed before the trump card of tho following hand is turned up, or they cannot be scored. To score honors 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.
When either side is at eight points, that side has the privilege of calling and scoring honors before the hand is played; but the honors must be called and shown before the player (who calls) leads or plays, or they cannot be claimed until the play of tho hand is completed. A player who holds two honors (at the score of eight) when it is his turn to play (but before playing), asks his partner, "Can you one?" or. "Have you an honor?" If his partner holds the requisite court card, the honors are then shown, the points scored, and the game ended. The holder of a single honor must not inquire of his partner if he has two.
If any one calls after having played, or reminds his partner of calling, after the deal is completed, the adversaries may claim a fresh deal.
If any one calls without having two honors, or without being at tho score of eight, or shall answer the call without having an honor, the adversaries may consult as to a fresh deal, reclaiming their hands if thrown down.
If a player whose side is at the score of eight, holds three or four honors in his own hand, he may show and score them, when it is his turn to play, and thus end the game.
At nine points honors do not count.
The penalty for a revoke takes precedence of all other scores, tricks score next, and honors last. At the score of eight, however, honors count before tricks, provided they are properly called and shown, but not otherwise.
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