The partners should face eachother. A regular deck of 52 cards. Aces rank high. Decided by drawing cards.
Highest card is dealer.
After the first deal the deal passes to the next player on the left. The dealer start with the player to his left and goes clockwise and deals one card at a time until one card is left. This card is placed face up in the center and indicates trump suit. Each player should have 13 cards and dealer 12. On his first turn the dealer picks up the card in the center.