Dueling is illegal, to begin. It’s also bloody dangerous. Men die.” “Yes,” Gabe said impatiently. “That’s the point.” “There’s a solid chance you’ll be grievously, if not mortally, wounded. And if by some miracle you do kill Lambert, your chance of dying only increases. Odds are, you’d be charged with murder and hang for it.” Gabe shrugged. “Not much I can do about it now, is there?” “There is,” Ashbury said. “Delope. Count off the paces, and when you turn, fire your pistol straight up into the air. Then pray Lambert does the same.” “Why the hell would I do that?” “It’s a sort of truce. Means
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