Definition: In this task, you will use your knowledge about language (and common sense) to determine what element the marked number refers to. The numbers are marked with two underlines around them, like: _ number _. Your answer should be chosen from the given text, and should not contain other words.
Input: Barnabas Collins:  I 'll tell you something . I think of our relationship as more of a duel : two superb swordsmen with highly sharpened blades . You thrust , I parry ... I thrust , you parry .
Burke Devlin: I prefer my simile to yours .
Barnabas Collins: Why ?
Burke Devlin: Well , mine is merely a game , which one either wins or loses , depending on the cards .
Barnabas Collins: And mine ?
Burke Devlin: Well , yours seems to be a matter of complete desperation : life or death . To lose a duel with you would be to lose everything , including one 's life .
Barnabas Collins: But is n't that the purpose of a duel ?
Burke Devlin: If a duel is necessary . Is it ?
Barnabas Collins: Well , that ca n't be determined , until the sword is in one 's hand . But you make me sound so evil , when all the time the stakes of a card game could also be the same : life or death .
Burke Devlin: I think we 've played ourselves into a stalemate .
Barnabas Collins: A temporary _ one _ .

stalemate