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If it is found to be marked alreadyit is a proof that he has killed his man before and has been marked for it
with the warning'Take care not to kill anyone elsefor if you do you will be hanged.'
But supposing such a man is attacked?
He ought to shew his handand then his adversary would let him alone.
But if not?
Then he is defending himself; and if he kills his man he is acquittedprovided he can bring witnesses to
swear that he was obliged to fight.
Since fighting with the fist may cause deathI wonder it is allowed.
It is only allowed for a wager. If the combatants do not put one or more pieces of money on the ground
before the fightand there is a deaththe man is hanged.
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In such ways I learnt much concerning the manner and customs of this proud nationat once so great and so
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little.
The noble lord came to dinnerand I treated him in a manner to make him wish to come again. Although there
were only the two of usthe meal lasted a long timeas I was anxious for additional information on what I had
heard in the morningespecially on the Betting Club. The worthy Pembroke advised me not to have anything
to do with itunless I made up my mind to keep perfect silence for foyilai:
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