Some Thoughts On Dueling

I have only been challenged to a duel once and I was too young to be expected to accept that challenge (https://www.apirateontheprairie.com/post/you-have-offended-me-sir-and-i-demand-satisfaction). Mark Twain, the great American author, humorist, and wit, had some thoughts on the subject. I have to be honest here. I tend to agree with his thinking on the matter. 😉

I thoroughly disapprove of duels. I consider them unwise and I know they are dangerous. Also, sinful. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet retired spot and kill him. — Autobiography of Mark Twain, Vol. 1 (2010)

(https://www.twainquotes.com/Duels.html)

“DUEL BETWEEN BURR AND HAMILTON.”

(https://archive.org/details/ourgreatercountr00nort)