[Discuss] duels to the death

[Timothy Collett]

On Nov 15, 2006, at 2:36 PM, Aaron Bennett wrote:

> I've just witnessed, both first and second hand, three or four  
> duels to the death that resulted in a serious wound but not death.
>
> Are duels to the death ever fatal?

Yes, just not always.

Just because you're *willing* to go till one of you is dead doesn't  
mean that you won't both survive.  The healers will do their best to  
revive you if you're not dead at the scene.

Timothy Collett
Anaris Family

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I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its  
virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective  
gear just in order to play rugby.
--Giles, "Buffy"