Reinforcing the Front Line

I marched boldly across the polished walnut squares of the chessboard resting upon the coffee table! Right at the center rank stood a lone wooden knight, gallantly facing a daunting phalanx of dark pieces without flinching. True valor deserves immediate reinforcement! Scouting the adjoining squares, I spotted a fallen white pawn lying silently on its side. Hesitation was out of the question. Planting my boots firmly, I hoisted the carved wooden figure upright and nudged it into place right beside the knight's flank. 'Hold fast, noble friend! You do not stand alone!' A splendid defensive line, fully prepared to hold the board tonight!