• BallzofFury
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    1 year ago

    What happened to the other guy? Was this a duel to the death?

    • itchy_lizard@feddit.it
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      1 year ago

      He lived

      The first touch was against Ribière in the arm, but he called for the resumption of the duel. After a second touch in the arm against Ribière, the duel was stopped by Lipkowskiin. Just how considerable an effect Ribière’s dueling injuries had on his wedding night, however, history has not recorded.

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        1 year ago

        Thanks for the clarification, didn’t see that was an article and not just a picture. Still getting used to a new Lenny client, thanks for quoting the relevant text!

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      1 year ago

      It was a just a regular duel, the point isn’t to kill but basically “touch” the other guy like in a fencing match. The other guy got hit twice and survived but had to go to his wedding the next day.