Well, my take on duels anyway is that basically there is a time and a place. If you are met with a worthy opponent, if "honor" in the eyes of others is important at the time, or if it is otherwise appropriate, duel straight-up and win or die. However in all other cases fight as dirty as is necessary. To do otherwise would be folly.

The point of it all is manyfold, but largely to simply inspire fear and respect in the eyes of others. Keep that in mind, not some naive perception of "honor".. honor is a tool.

Matt

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[This message has been edited by Khan7 (edited 06-03-2002).]