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What they were ostensibly trying to achieve Written by Tom P2 (10/12/2006 6:26 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, 'Unavoidable meeting'...., penned by Mandy N

I'm inclined to take Colonel Brandon at his word: "... we met by appointment, he to defend, I to punish his conduct."

According to the Wikipedia (see teri-mc's "linkage" post above), there were many variations in the protocol, but it was mostly the challenger's prerogative to declare himself satisfied. So I think it's likely that Willoughby came away disgraced - but only within the small group who knew about a meeting that never got abroad!

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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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