AUSTIN. I still hope not. Blackton must not lose today.
JACK. I don't see how they can help it.
EDMUND. You've a good opinion of yourself, I notice, Mr. Metherell.
JACK. Blackton Rovers without me aren't a team at all. They're certain to be beaten.
AUSTIN. You say that as if you don't mind if they are.
JACK. I belong to Birchester now, Mr. Whitworth.
AUSTIN. Come, Metherell, you've belonged to Birchester for half a day. You belonged to Blackton for five years. This match can make no difference to Birchester. They're half way up the list. It's critical for Blackton. You've played all these years for Blackton and you've thought Blackton all your life. You can't change your allegiance all in a moment. You can't pretend you'd like to see Blackton go down.
JACK. Oh, I've a fondness for Blackton. I don't deny it.
AUSTIN. Metherell, Blackton must win to-day.
JACK. They might have done if you hadn't transferred me.