Lets imagine that you head to the races for a day of excitement. You had thought that you would get to see some entertainment; little did you think you would be the center of it! A fellow merchant, on passing by, heckles a snide comment that grievously offends you. You storm up towards him, and threaten to horsewhip him. But instead, the passerby challenges you to a fight. You accept instantaneously, knowing that if you do not, you will branded a coward. What will be your method of combat?

This duel is based on a true match, between Broughton and Slack in 1750 (Wignall 38)

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