But Dewing wants to be sure I've got 'em.

Are they going to slide me four kings?
I reckon not.

It isn't considered good form to hold four aces against four kings.

They'll slip me a king-full, likely, and some one will hold an ace-full." Obligingly Pete spread his three kings fanwise, for the convenience of the onlooker behind the panel.

So doing, he noted that he held the kings of hearts, spades, and diamonds, with the queen and jack of diamonds.