They failed. They held all the cards, they had all the objective and subjective elements and even so, their report card came back with a U on it! This, at least, is what a neutral observer would conclude, as it is quite a different matter in the hearts and minds of the protagonists. The Royal International Club of the Frugal has scored points against its opponents, even though it was the underdog in terms of pure numbers; it will regroup once again to make sure that its players are match-fit...