Chapter of War of H by Brewer's Phrase & Fable

play, but by courtesy and laws of honour. The phrases mean, "I score or claim two points by right of honours," and "I score or claim four points by right of four court or honour cards."

Honours of War The privilege allowed to an honoured enemy, on capitulation, of being permitted to retain their offensive arms. This is the highest honour a victor can pay a vanquished foe. Sometimes the soldiers so honoured are required to pile arms; in other cases they are allowed to march with all their arms, drums beating, and colours flying.