From publisher burb: So let me first start off by saying that, although I am not a fan of, I do agree with the practice of using a Duel to settle disagreements in relation to property. It can be brutal, and of course deadly, but does tend to solve things rather quickly and neatly. My agreement with this practice ends when the so-called “property” is, in fact, a lady. Still, I believe this particular Duel warrents mention within my journals.