CHAPTER I.
The Person Insulted, Before Challenge Sent

1. Whenever you believe that you are insulted, if the insult be in
public and by words or behavior, never resent it there, if you have
self-command enough to avoid noticing it. If resented there, you offer
an indignity to the company, which you should not.

2. If the insult be by blows or any personal indignity, it may be
resented at the moment, for the insult to the company did not
originate with you. But although resented at the moment, you are bound
still to have satisfaction, and must therefore make the demand.

3. When you believe yourself aggrieved, be silent on the subject,
speak to no one about the matter, and see your friend, who is to act
for you, as soon as possible.

4. Never send a challenge in the first instance, for that precludes
all negotiation. Let your note be in the language of a gentleman, and
let the subject matter of complaint be truly and fairly set forth,
cautiously avoiding attributing to the adverse party any improper
motive.

5. When your second is in full possession of the facts, leave the
whole matter to his judgment, and avoid any consultation with him
unless he seeks it. He has the custody of your honor, and by obeying
him you cannot be compromitted.

6. Let the time of demand upon your adversary after the insult, be as
short as possible, for he has the right to double that time in