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[Buzzcook]

The Great French Duel
I Second Gambetta in a Terrific Duel

Mark Twain

http://futureboy.us/twain/tramp/tramp08.html

One of my favorite Twain short stories.

I was placed in an ambulance at the very head of the procession; and thus with gratifying 'eclat I was marched into Paris, the most conspicuous figure in that great spectacle, and deposited at the hospital.

The cross of the Legion of Honor has been conferred upon me. However, few escape that distinction.

Such is the true version of the most memorable private conflict of the age.

I have no complaints to make against any one. I acted for myself, and I can stand the consequences.

 

[Jim Downey]

Ah, Buzzcook - thanks, haven't read that since grad school! Gotta love Twain, and his, er, observations on the French.

Jim D.

 

[Mike Irwin]

This is a firearms forum, not a literary forum.

Closed.

 

[Sarge]

I enjoyed it immensely....no mention of stopping power, hydrostatic shock or tactility.

 

[Mike Irwin]

Well, it would obviously help if I actually closed it after announcing I was going to close it...

Dumb ass....