Not the Easiest Task

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Dealer: East
Vuln: N-S
Scoring: IMPs
  1. spadeA K J 6 3
  2. heart—
  3. diamond6 4 3 2
  4. clubQ 10 8 3
Green square in centre

Contract: 2heartx
Declarer: North
Lead: diamond5
  1. spadeQ 9 8 7 4
  2. heart10
  3. diamondA K J 10 7
  4. club7 4
West North East South
1heart 1spade
Dble 2heart Dble Pass
Pass Pass
These days no-one plays penalty doubles in this situation, but 44 years ago bidding style was very different. West doubled for penalties and North bid a surprising 2heart, East doubling to end the auction. Partner leads diamond5 so declarer wins on the table, plays heart10 which holds, and leads club4 from dummy.

How do you defend?
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