Bloodgood was hot and excited.
Frank took a position where he could look on.

He watched every move.
After a time he discerned that the Englishman and the Frenchman were playing to each other, although the trick was done so skillfully that it did not seem apparent.
Bloodgood lost all his chips.

The game was held up for a few moments.

He stepped into the next room and returned with a fresh supply.
"This is the bottom," he declared.

"You people may have them as soon as you like.