You would think that dueling was an outdated ritual consigned to the 19th century, something that no longer had a place in the modern world. However, well into the 20th-century official duels were …
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.
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.
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!
If you were wondering, the mayor won the duel
What happened to the other guy? Was this a duel to the death?
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.
Anticlimactic, but I guess it was to be expected!
He lived
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!