Defferre was a participant in the last duel in France that took place in 1967 when Defferre insulted René Ribière at the French parliament and was subsequently challenged to a duel fought with swords. Defferre yelled ‘Taisez-vous, abruti!‘ (‘Shut up, stupid!’) at Ribière following an argument in the French National Assembly. Ribière demanded an apology, Defferre refused, so Ribière demanded satisfaction by duel.[3] René Ribière lost the duel, having been wounded twice. He escaped relatively uninjured,
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(sounds retarded)
What the fuck is with the little wimpy fencing swords??? Did they cut their little finger? Give em a broad sword, battle axe and a mace to chose from, then it would be for real!
(Short Spike)
The duel was to the first blood drawn, not death. They weren't trying to kill each other.
This is real life with people who have respect for their own and other's lives, not some video game or movie to entertain you.
(sounds retarded)
Ah, ok. I thought it was like the one with the pistols. They shoot at eachother until one wimps out. Might be a good strategy: you holding a battle axe while they hold a little poker, they'd most likely give up! :)
(Short Spike)
You'd be turned into a kebab before your axe ever got in range.
(sounds retarded)
Yeah probably
(Long Spike)
These guys with their pig stickers would be history.
(Old Spike)
Was surprised how easy it is to learn this.