The code duello defines Southern manhood
For without it, what would we have?
Vincentio Saviolo's rules of ten
Limit violence in the restriction of action.
Such a paradox that exists
Is but a further elaboration of etiquette.
All that is left is a brief moment of respite
And an injury, or at least soem semblance of a pardon.

09/15/2005

Posted on 10/03/2006
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