The Threat Is Mightier Than Its Execution

I'm well aware that some players are uneasy when being attacked, across-the-board, even when they are facing a refuted, disrespected opening like the Jerome Gambit (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Bc5 4.Bxf7+). All-in-all, they'd really rather not...

Still, I think that my opponent's resignation in the following game was a bit premature.

perrypawnpusher - VGxdys
blitz, FICS, 2009

1. e4 e5 2. Nf3

Black resigned