vant who brought it that the person who had sent him was much in the wrong, and that he had received all the satisfaction which in justice or reason could be demanded. But the other still pressing and repeating his challenge, and that, too, with some insolent and provoking language, Reuly stated "that he could not accept the challenge, since God and the King had forbidden it; that he had no fear of the person who had insulted him, but feared God, and dreaded offending him; that he would continue to go abroad every day, as he was wont, wherever his affairs should call him; and that, if any attack was made upon him, he would make the aggressor repent it." His adversary, unable to draw him into a duel, sought him, accompanied by his second; and, having met him when only attended by his servant, attacked him, when both the principal and his second were severely wounded by him; and, assisted by his servant, he carried them both to his quarters, where he got their wounds dressed, and refreshed them with some wine. Then, restoring to them their swords, he dismissed them, assuring them that no boasting of his should ever compromise their character. Nor did he ever after speak of the transaction, even to the servant who had been present at the affair. In my humble opinion, this M. De Reuly was far more deserving of the qualification, sans peur et sans reproche, than the celebrated cut-throat to whom it has. been absurdly appropriated. CHAPTER VIII. EARLY DUELS IN ENGLAND, OR BY ENGLISHMEN ABROAD. PASSIONS, crimes, and virtuous acts that make an immortality, are things of epochs; so that, after all, when the balance is struck, we find all humanity on a par, in all countries and all times, in virtue and in vice, each having its representative exponent perpetually reproduced, and making the misery and happiness of mankind everlasting constants, as to measure, degree, or nature. I know not whether the reader will think better of England than of France in the details of the early duels of both countries; but no doubt all of us will feel inclined to accuse the force of example, as usual, as first given for evil by poor unfortunate mother Eve. THE DUEL BETWEEN THE DUKE OF B. AND This frightful encounter is described in a MS. paper VOL. I. M vant who brought it that the person who had sent him was much in the wrong, and that he had received all the satisfaction which in justice or reason could be demanded. But the other still pressing and repeating his challenge, and that, too, with some insolent and provoking language, Reuly stated "that he could not accept the challenge, since God and the King had forbidden it; that he had no fear of the person who had insulted him, but feared God, and dreaded offending him; that he would continue to go abroad every day, as he was wont, wherever his affairs should call him; and that, if any attack was made upon him, he would make the aggressor repent it." His adversary, unable to draw him into a duel, sought him, accompanied by his second; and, having met him when only attended by his servant, attacked him, when both the principal and his second were severely wounded by him; and, assisted by his servant, he carried them both to his quarters, where he got their wounds dressed, and refreshed them with some wine. Then, restoring to them their swords, he dismissed them, assuring them that no boasting of his should ever compromise their character. Nor did he ever after speak of the transaction, even to the servant who had been present at the affair. In my humble opinion, this M. De Reuly was far more deserving of the qualification, sans peur et sans reproche, than the celebrated cut-throat to whom it has been absurdly appropriated. CHAPTER VIII. EARLY DUELS IN ENGLAND, OR BY ENGLISHMEN ABROAD. PASSIONS, crimes, and virtuous acts that make an immortality, are things of epochs; so that, after all, when the balance is struck, we find all humanity on a par, in all countries and all times, in virtue and in vice, each having its representative exponent perpetually reproduced, and making the misery and happiness of mankind everlasting constants, as to measure, degree, or nature. I know not whether the reader will think better of England than of France in the details of the early duels of both countries; but no doubt all of us will feel inclined to accuse the force of example, as usual, as first given for evil by poor unfortunate mother Eve. THE DUEL BETWEEN THE DUKE OF B. LORD B. - AND This frightful encounter is described in a MS. paper VOL. I. M found in the library of Mr. Goodwin, author of the 'Life of Henry VIII.' The following was the cartel on the occasion :— "His Grace the Duke of B- to the Lord B "The affront which you gave me at the imperial minister's ball last night would argue me a person very unworthy of the character I bear to let it pass unregarded. To prove me that adventurous knight, which your evasive expression would have given the noble lady to understand, may perhaps be the most acceptable means to reconcile your spleen. Convince me, then, that you are more of a gentleman than I have reason to believe, by meeting me near the first tree behind the lodge in Hyde Park, precisely at half an hour after five to-morrow morning; and that there may be no pretension to delay, I have sent by the bearer of this two swords, of which I give you the privilege to make a choice. I shall approve of whatever terms of fighting you shall please to propose. In the interim, I wish your Lordship a good rest. 66 Nine o'clock." "Lord B-'s answer to the above. "B. "I received your Grace's message, and accept the contents. It would give me a sensible concern to be obliged to give up the pretension which your Grace is doubtful of. It was from an oversight, I presume, that your Grace gave me the privilege to choose my sword, except your Grace has been so little used to |