"One of us must win," he said finally.
"Always," the man in black nodded.
"If I destroy that bell, you will replace it."
"With a bigger one."
"If you replace it, I shall destroy it."
"And then I shall replace it again."
"Do you really feel," asked the young man, "that so small a purpose is worth such an effort?"
"I might ask you the same question."
"Tiny building blocks may build a great edifice."
"The removal of one may contribute to its ruin."