That piece has only just become added to the board.

Put it back in its place, I say." "Its place?
Which IS its place ?" But Nozdrev had reddened a good deal.
"I perceive you to be a strategist at the game." "No, no, good friend.

YOU are the strategist--though an unsuccessful one, as it happens." "Then of what are you supposing me capable?
Of cheating you ?" "I am not supposing you capable of anything.

All that I say is that I will not play with you any more." "But you can't refuse to," said Nozdrev, growing heated.

"You see, the game has begun." "Nevertheless, I have a right not to continue it, seeing that you are not playing as an honest man should do." "You are lying--you cannot truthfully say that." "'Tis you who are lying." "But I have NOT cheated.