[MOLOKOV] We wish, no must, make our disgust at this abuse perfectly clear. We're here for chess -- are the U.S.? If so, why foul the atmosphere? [FLORENCE] I must protest -- our delegation has a host of valid points to raise, Our player's sporting attitude's beyond all praise, as any neutral would attest But we concede the fact his masters bend the rules is not a player's fault -- We'll overlook their crude political assault and under protest will proceed [MOLOKOV] We wish, no must, make our disgust at this abuse perfectly clear we're here for chess -- are the U.S.? How can you make such a claim? [MOLOKOV] If your man's so sweet Then why his fighting talk? If he's not a cheat Then why on earth Did he go take a walk? [ARBITER] Point 17 No one-way screen Will be allowed In the hall [MOLOKOV] Why let him loose? He'll soon reduce This great event To a brawl It's very sad To see the ancient and Distinguished game That used to be [FLORENCE] I am not surprised He wanted fresher air Once he realized There was no hope Of your lot playing fair How sad To see What used To be [BOTH] A model of decorum and tranquillity Become like any other sport A battleground for rival ideologies To slug it out with glee [THE RUSSIAN] Through the elegant yelling disgust Of this compelling dispute clear Comes the ghastly suspicion are the U.S.? My opposition's a fruit atmosphere? [MOLOKOV] We wish, no must, make our At this abuse perfectly We're here for chess -- If so, why foul the [FLORENCE] I don't suppose You'd understand the strain and pressure getting where he's got For then you'd simply call him highly strung and not Imply that he was one of those [ARBITER] Point 23 The board will be Made in Sweden Non-aligned wood [THE RUSSIAN] But how can you Work for one who waiting here Treats you like dirt? Pay must be good is our [MOLOKOV] It seems to us There's little point in all night for his return And since a peaceful match sole concern [FLORENCE] I'm not getting rich My only interest Is in something which Gives me the chance Of working with the best [MOLOKOV] We won't make an official fuss In short we rise Above your guy's Tantrums, dramas, Dirty tricks [THE RUSSIAN] I can only say I hope your dream comes true Till that far-off day I hope you cope With helping number two. [ARBITER] Point 31 No game begun By noon goes on After six [THE RUSSIAN & FLORENCE] How sad To see [ARBITER & MOLOKOV] It's very sad to see The ancient and distinguished game that used to be [ALL] A model of decorum and tranquillity Become like any other sport A battleground for rival ideologies To slug it out with glee
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