4.--A cut must consist of at least five cards, and at least five must be
left in the lower packet.
5.--The cards rank as follows, both in cutting and in playing: ace
(highest), ten, king, queen, knave, nine, eight, seven (lowest).
6.--The player who cuts the higher card has choice of deal, seats and
markers. The choice determines both seats and markers during the play.
7.--If, in cutting for deal, a player expose more than one card, he must
cut again.
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8.--The cut for deal holds good even if the pack be incorrect.
9.--If, in cutting to the dealer, or in reuniting the separated packets, a
card be exposed, or if there be any confusion of the cards, there must be a
fresh cut.