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Seth Kreeger's avatar

I so do regret that socially sanctioned dueling is no longer considered a viable way of settling disputes. It was certainly more civilized than how we handle matters of honor these days. Politics in this country could certainly benefit for reinstating this practice.

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Momchil's avatar

A heartbreaking tale. You could have sweetened it by telling us that your ancestor's opponent had met the same end as his famous namesake, but I guess that such a noble reckoning was way out of fashion by then. At least we can find solace in the fact that Graysteil's descendants had much better luck in love.

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