E162 英文朗读 | En garde! Why France was the dueling capital of Europe

00:21②Affairs of honor were so ingrained in the national consciousness that they appear in some of France's most iconic stories. 

00:33③Duels took many forms. 

00:36④Sometimes they sprang from a chance encounter without any formal preparation. 

00:43⑤When a man's honor had been offended, he could challenge the offender to a duel by speaking to him, slapping him, or sending him a written message.  

00:56⑥Duels often took place on the outskirts of town where the authorities would not interfere. 

01:04⑦Duelists often fought in shirtsleeves with their chests exposed to a rival’s sword. 

01:13⑧The most popular weapons of choice were swords, specifically rapiers. 

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