Notes on Duels and Duelling: Alphabetically Arranged with a Preliminary Historical EssayCrosby, Nichols, 1855 - 394 էջ |
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... Fight . - Boxing • CHAPTER IV . — PAGE • 1 5 • 15 Challenges and Duels of Kings , Generals , Naval Commanders , and -- Knights . Duelling in the Church ; and Women • - among Authors , Artists , 25 CHAPTER V. Weapons and Rules CHAPTER VI ...
... Fight . - Boxing • CHAPTER IV . — PAGE • 1 5 • 15 Challenges and Duels of Kings , Generals , Naval Commanders , and -- Knights . Duelling in the Church ; and Women • - among Authors , Artists , 25 CHAPTER V. Weapons and Rules CHAPTER VI ...
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... fight in their vindication . Such are the general out- lines of the judicial duel , as it existed in Europe for a consider- able period . Essential modifications were made from age to 1 age , until at last it was limited in most ...
... fight in their vindication . Such are the general out- lines of the judicial duel , as it existed in Europe for a consider- able period . Essential modifications were made from age to 1 age , until at last it was limited in most ...
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... fight by champion , both to secure the rights of the aged and infirm , and to prevent the frequent risk of life by persons of rank . Thus sons often fought in the disputes of fathers , and nobles or gentlemen appeared in the lists in ...
... fight by champion , both to secure the rights of the aged and infirm , and to prevent the frequent risk of life by persons of rank . Thus sons often fought in the disputes of fathers , and nobles or gentlemen appeared in the lists in ...
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... fight until most , seconds as well as principals , were mortally wounded or disabled ; and simply be- cause a mistress had been offended , some obeisance had been forgotten , or some glance had been construed into contempt . “ All ...
... fight until most , seconds as well as principals , were mortally wounded or disabled ; and simply be- cause a mistress had been offended , some obeisance had been forgotten , or some glance had been construed into contempt . “ All ...
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... fight about their mistresses with great bravery , and to the delight of their respective companions of the café and ... fighting a duel . " The ordinances of Louis the Fourteenth , in 1643 , in 1651 , and in 1670 , were alike futile ...
... fight about their mistresses with great bravery , and to the delight of their respective companions of the café and ... fighting a duel . " The ordinances of Louis the Fourteenth , in 1643 , in 1651 , and in 1670 , were alike futile ...
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accepted affair Andrew Stevenson answer antagonist appeared army asked Barrington Barron Beuvron British British army called Captain cartel cause chal challenge character charge Charles Cilley circumstances Clay Colonel Burr Commodore communication conduct Congress Count court Daniel O'Connell death Decatur declared declined to receive defend demanded duelling duellist Duke Earl Edward England expressed feelings fell fight a duel fire fought France French friends gave gentlemen George Graves ground H. A. WISE Hamilton hand Henry honor House injury insult James John JONATHAN CILLEY Jones judicial duel jury killed King knights lady letter Lieutenant Lord Marquis member of Parliament Mons murder navy never noble occasion offence officer opinion paces Parliament parties Pharamond pistols quarrel Queen Randolph refused remarks reply Richard Scotland Senator sent shot single combat Sir James Lowther slain South Carolina sword THOMAS tion took United weapons William words York Courier
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Էջ 207 - To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death; and be in charity with all men.
Էջ 385 - Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned.
Էջ 293 - Any citizen of this state who shall, after the adoption of this Constitution, fight a duel with deadly weapons, or send or accept a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons either within this state or out of it, or who shall act as second, or knowingly aid or assist in any manner those thus offending, shall not be allowed to hold any office of profit, or to enjoy the right of suffrage under this Constitution.
Էջ 211 - The ability to be in future useful, whether in resisting mischief or effecting good, in those crises of our public affairs which seem likely to happen, would probably be inseparable from a conformity with public prejudice in this particular.
Էջ 209 - I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Էջ 202 - I have resolved, if our mterview is conducted in the usual manner, and it pleases God to give me the opportunity, to reserve and throw away my first fire, and I have thoughts even of reserving my second fire, and thus giving a double opportunity to Colonel Burr to pause and to reflect.
Էջ 246 - ... it shall be the duty of the General Assembly to provide by law, for the improvement of such lands as are, or hereafter may be granted by the United States to this state for the use of schools...
Էջ 233 - I, being a citizen of this State, have not fought a duel with deadly weapons within this State nor out of it, nor have I sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challenge, nor aided or assisted any person thus offending, so help me God.
Էջ 335 - Suffers, and wherever he may fly will suffer, with the poignant recollection of having taken the life of one who was too magnanimous in return to attempt his own.
Էջ 201 - My religious and moral principles are strongly opposed to the practice of duelling, and it would ever give me pain to be obliged to shed the blood of a fellow creature in a private combat forbidden by the laws.