The History of Duelling. Vol. 1 (of 2)
CHAPTER VIII.
DUELLING IN FRANCE DURING THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY.
Edicts of Henry the Fourth against duelling.--Desperate nature of these bloody feuds.--Combat between Joeilles and Devese.--Celebrated Ruffians.--Trial of Skill between Lagarde Valoise and Bazanez.--Battle of the Hats.--Pardons for duelling.--Endeavours of Sully to check the practice.--Edict of Blois.--“The point of honour.”--Refusal of M. de Reuly to fight a duel 123