Code Honor

Duty Of Challengee And Second After Challenge Sent.
1. The challengee has no option when negotiation has ceased, ...

Arms, And Manner Of Loading And Presenting Them.
1. The arms used should be smooth-bore pistols, not exceeding...

The Party Receiving A Note Before Challenge.
1. When a note is presented to you by an equal, receive it, a...

The Person Insulted, Before Challenge Sent
1. Whenever you believe that you are insulted, if the insult ...

The Degrees Of Insult, And How Compromised
1. The prevailing rule is, that words used in retort, althoug...

Appendix
Since the above Code was in press, a friend has favored me wi...

Who Should Be On The Ground.
1. The principals, seconds, one surgeon and one assistant sur...

Second's Duty Before Challenge Sent.
1. Whenever you are applied to by a friend to act as his seco...

Duty Of Challenger And His Second Before Fighting.
1. After all efforts for a reconciliation are over, the party...

Duty Of Principals And Seconds On The Ground.
1. The principals are to be respectful in meeting, and neithe...