Whoever has it must declare before the bidding starts. Once established who the Assassin is, the Assassn will choose Suit of Trump for the FIRST CHAIR.
If the 9 of Hearts is turned up, or no one has it, then dealer Must pick up the turned up card.
Who May Bid?
First Chair or Dealer (if 8 of Hearts is turned up or buried).
Watch for the 9 of Hearts. Do not bid until the Assassin has decided trump.
D/Q - will result if First Chair doesn't make
trumps
- will result if someone else calls trump.
- will result if 9 Hearts is turned up or
buried and dealer does not take up
turned up card.
