So, poor Acres' suit to Lydia is rejected in favor of Beverley - and Sir Lucius's suit to Lydia is rejected in favor of Jack. So poor Jack is to fight two duels - one as himself and one as Beverley. Busy boy.

Sir Lucius is the instigator in Acres' duel - I love how he gets Bobs blood up, even dictates the letter, and Bob's "Come - now, shall I begin with an oath? Do, Sir Lucius, let me begin with a damme." He does essay a very elegant bit of "Sentimental Swearing" with his "Odds flints, pans, and triggers!" LOL

Would he have challenged Beverley on his own?