"Since you put it that way...

well, it is lose all or perhaps win something--half-measures are no good--the alternative is ruin of the Arab cause--it is a forlorn hope--well, one throw of the dice, eh ?--and all our fortunes on the table!--one little mistake and helas--finish! Never mind.

Yes, I will play too.

I will play this to the end with you." "So we're all set," remarked Grim with a sigh of relief.

Instantly he threw his shoulders back and began to set his pieces for the game.