If dAN is willing to endulge his noble sensibilities I would meet him at the town square. In order to appear as fair as possible, I would ask him to nominate the dueling weapons. All I ask is that we require a neutral presence to act as adjudicator of the duel.

Hello, I am Mr Wickham and am visiting here whilst I have a break from the regiment I am staying with. I have heard great things of this place. The company here, seems friendly and I gather many social events are of the order, too. These I enjoy immensely.

I will enter no discussion with Ur-Vile. Not because I am cowardly, but simply because for the want of affability and proper behaviour among human beings it is best I do not provoke his pride and prejudices.

Then I can say with certainty, you must be a tyrant; wealthy and callous. I have heard of dAN - the monstrous landowner, heart of a lion and without any shred of humanity.

I am surprised that anyone is able to miss such a proud and arrogant man. I doubt if there is anyone who knows him that is able to claim a friendship or good aquaintance. It has been my 'fortune' to share my past with him. Yes, I have known him. I grew up with him. I was promised a large sum of mone...