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And yet the army moved beyond that Written by Tracy W (10/14/2006 4:35 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Col. Brandon is an officer and a gentleman, penned by Janette K

And yet the army eventually moved beyond such silly "codes of honour". So obviously at least some men in the army were such gentlemen as to be able to improve their code of honour to something more useful.

The tradition of duelling I understand was also illegal.

So Colonel Brandon is not only engaging in a dangerous, pointless activity, but breaking the law to do so.

Failing to duel would also protect Eliza's privacy, while duelling risked it. If Willoughby or the Colonel had been injuried in the duel it would have been much more likely to be found out, and thus more likely to make Eliza the topic of gossip.

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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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