The second time the shot was even lower, even less like an intentional miss.
Nothing would have convinced Gaganov now.
"Again!" he muttered, grinding his teeth.

"No matter! I've been challenged and I'll make use of my rights.

I'll fire a third time...
whatever happens." "You have full right to do so," Kirillov rapped out.

Mavriky Nikolaevitch said nothing.

The opponents were placed a third time, the signal was given.