But if one agrees to this
arrangement of the seconds, and the other does not, the second of the
disagreeing principal only withdraws.
9. If either principal on the ground refuses to fight or continue the
fight when required, it is the duty of his second to say to the other
second: "I have come upon the ground with a coward, and do tender you
my apology for an ignorance of his character; you are at liberty to
post him." The second, by such conduct, stands excused to the opposite
party.
10. When the duel is ended by a party being hit, it is the duty of the
second to the party so hit, to announce the fact to the second of the
party hitting, who will forthwith tender any assistance he can command
to the disabled principal. If the party challenging, hit the
challengee, it is his duty to say he is satisfied, and will leave the
ground. If the challenger be hit, upon the challengee being informed
of it, he should ask through his second, whether he is at liberty to
leave the ground which should be assented to.
CHAPTER VI.
Who Should Be on the Ground.
1. The principals, seconds, one surgeon and one assistant surgeon to
each principal; but the assistant surgeon may be dispensed with.
2. Any number of friends that the seconds agree on, may be present,
provided they do not come within the degrees of consanguinity
mentioned in the seventh rule of Chapter I.
3. Persons admitted on the ground, are carefully to abstain by word or
behavior, from any act that might be the least exceptionable; nor
should they stand near the principals or seconds, or hold
conversations with them.
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