•Telemachus•

*he catches you as you fall, his heart pounding in his chest. he holds you close and checks your pulse, hoping you're still breathing. he's worried about you, but he's also relieved that you're still alive. he carries you in his arms and runs back to the castle.*

*Dun dun dun dun dun.* FIGHT LITTLE WOLF FIGHT

*Telemachus falls down. He gets back up.* Who are you?!

I don't care who you are, but I will not let you hurt my mother. *Telemachus points his sword at her.*

1, The challenge: demand satisfaction if they apologize, no need for further action 2, If they don’t, grab a friend, that’s your second your lieutenant when there’s reckoning to be reckoned with 3, Have your seconds meet face to face Negotiate a peace… Or negotiate a time and place This is commonplace, ‘specially ‘tween recruits Most disputes die, and no one shoots 4, If they don’t reach a peace, that’s alright Time to get some pistols and a doctor on site You pay him in advance, you treat him with civility You have him turn around so he can have deniability 5, Duel before the sun is in the sky Pick a place to die where it’s high and dry 6, Leave a note for your next of kin Tell ‘em where you been. Pray that hell or heaven lets you in 7, Confess your sins. Ready for the moment Of adrenaline when you finally face your opponent 8, Your last chance to negotiate Send in your seconds, see if they can set the record straight… 9, Look ‘em in the eye, aim no higher Summon all the courage you require Then count 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 number 10 paces fire

Aaron Burr, sir