Consequently you cannot refuse to play, but must continue the game to a finish." "You cannot force me to play," retorted Chichikov coldly as, turning to the chessboard, he swept the pieces into confusion.
Nozdrev approached Chichikov with a manner so threatening that the other fell back a couple of paces.
"I WILL force you to play," said Nozdrev.

"It is no use you making a mess of the chessboard, for I can remember every move.

We will replace the chessmen exactly as they were." "No, no, my friend.

The game is over, and I play you no more." "You say that you will not ?" "Yes.

Surely you can see for yourself that such a thing is impossible ?" "That cock won't fight.