The book of chess: containing the rudiments of the game, and elementary analyses of the most popular openings (1882)
Agnel, H. R. (Hyacinth R.), 1799-1871, Staunton, Howard, 1810-1874 · New York, D. Appleton and company · leaf 201
CHESS FOR WINTER EVENINGS. ~ Since yoii insist, rejoined the astounded Frenchman, I consenlto your proposal, were it only for the singularity of the thing. Weshall see whether this brute can contest the victory with me. Monito was soon in Don Gabriels seat, and continuing his mas-ters game with the… … Monito (White). chatter, displaying at the same time his left paw with the fingersextended, as if to indicate check-mate in four moves. As the suc-cessive moves developed the mate, the Chevalier, overcome with shameand mortification, lost all control over himself, and striking the poorunimal a…
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