CHAPTER VII.

DUELLING IN FRANCE DURING THE SIXTEENTH CENTURY.

Effects of the Gasconading Challenge sent by Francis the First to Charles the Fifth.--Duel between Chateauneuf and his Guardian Lachesnaye.--Between the Nephew of Marshal St. André and M. Matas.--Between a Roman Gentleman and the Chevalier De Refuge.--Exploits of Baron de Vitaux, the Paragon of France.--His Duel with Baron de Mittaud.--His Death.--Duel between Caylus and D’Entragues.--Between Riberac and Maugerin.--Between Schomberg and Livaret.--Introduction of the custom of Seconds fighting with each other.--Murderous Contests of Antoine de Clarmont.--Contest of six against six 109