A Famous Duel

At a café, a young lady's handkerchief falls to the floor, just as a young man passes, who, quickly picking it up, returns it to her. Her escort, a Frenchman, slaps the young man's face for ... Read allAt a café, a young lady's handkerchief falls to the floor, just as a young man passes, who, quickly picking it up, returns it to her. Her escort, a Frenchman, slaps the young man's face for his kindness. Friends stop a further disturbance. Later, the young man receives a card, in... Read allAt a café, a young lady's handkerchief falls to the floor, just as a young man passes, who, quickly picking it up, returns it to her. Her escort, a Frenchman, slaps the young man's face for his kindness. Friends stop a further disturbance. Later, the young man receives a card, inviting him to a duel. He accepts, but after regrets. His friends, knowing that he is no sw... Read all