'I am almost sure you think it vanity in me to think I am a match for you.

Well, if you do, I say that vanity is no crime in such a case.' 'Well, perhaps not.

Though it is hardly a virtue.' 'Oh yes, in battle! Nelson's bravery lay in his vanity.' 'Indeed! Then so did his death.' Oh no, no! For it is written in the book of the prophet Shakespeare-- "Fear and be slain?
no worse can come to fight; And fight and die, is death destroying death!" And down they sat, and the contest began, Elfride having the first move.
The game progressed.

Elfride's heart beat so violently that she could not sit still.

Her dread was lest he should hear it.