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Was it not impossible Written by Ann2 (10/12/2006 4:07 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Thoughts on the duel…, penned by Robbin

to kill a man in a duel and get away with it? I mean if they were both good shots the"Winner" would have to leave the country after the death of his opponent. Willoughby had no means to support himself abroad and Miss Gray who was probably not to be trifled with can't be expected to follow him in exile after a debacle involving another woman.

Brandon had several reasons to remain in England. Marianne, Eliza and his estate. Besides he'd been in the army and likely knew what it was to shoot another man. Not something to wish for and also an obstacle between himself and any hope of a future with Marianne.

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The duel Barbara (10/12/2006 2:11 a.m.)

linkage teri-mc (10/12/2006 5:39 p.m.)
'Unavoidable meeting'.... Mandy N (10/12/2006 4:39 p.m.)
- I'm with Elinor Tracy W (10/13/2006 12:04 a.m.)
  - Col. Brandon is an officer and a gentleman Janette K (10/13/2006 8:04 p.m.)
    - And yet the army moved beyond that Tracy W (10/14/2006 4:35 a.m.)
  - But it might have gotten about... Lynn (10/13/2006 10:54 a.m.)
    - If Mrs Jennings has not heard of it then it must be secret (nfm) Tracy W (10/13/2006 5:11 p.m.)
      - LOL, Tracy! ;-) (nfm) Elizabeth Sycamore (10/13/2006 7:36 p.m.)
  - To me it shows passion... Reeba (10/13/2006 4:44 a.m.)
    - His passion... Suzy (10/14/2006 2:17 p.m.)
      - I agree Barbara (10/14/2006 6:59 p.m.)
- What they were ostensibly trying to achieve Tom P2 (10/12/2006 6:26 p.m.)
  - Willoughby disgraced Mary Anne (10/12/2006 8:20 p.m.)
    - I'm not so sure Amanda McG (10/13/2006 12:05 a.m.)
Thoughts on the duel… Robbin (10/12/2006 2:16 p.m.)
- Was it not impossible Ann2 (10/12/2006 4:07 p.m.)
  - I am not sure about anyone being able to get away Robbin (10/12/2006 5:01 p.m.)
- pistols vs rifles teri-mc (10/12/2006 3:04 p.m.)
  - Great points--thanks, wonderful reasoning! nfm :D Robbin (10/12/2006 4:57 p.m.)
close escape? Amanda McG (10/12/2006 1:14 p.m.)
Yes Marnie (10/12/2006 10:01 a.m.)
I blush to admit it Therése (10/12/2006 9:06 a.m.)
- They really disliked each other IMO… Robbin (10/12/2006 2:12 p.m.)
  - Yes I see Therése (10/12/2006 3:15 p.m.)
    - Ahh, I definiately agree with you then--thanks! nfm ;D Robbin (10/12/2006 4:52 p.m.)
- I never did either... Lynn (10/12/2006 10:24 a.m.)
What I have always pictured Mary Anne (10/12/2006 8:33 a.m.)

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