Example Cards
The card designs shown here are based on those from a traditional French deck and include the historical and mythological names associated with French-style cards. The current (traditional) Anglo-American design of the Jack can be seen in the photo at the top of the page.
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Jack of spades: Ogier
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Jack of hearts: La Hire
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Jack of diamonds: Hector
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Jack of clubs: Lancelot
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