"Rule 24.--In slight cases, the second hands his principal but one
pistol; but in gross cases, two, holding another case ready charged in
reserve.
"Rule 25.--When seconds disagree, and resolve to exchange shots
themselves, it must be at the same time and at right angles with their
principals.
"If with swords, side by side, at five paces interval.
"N.B. All matters and doubts not herein mentioned, will be explained
and cleared up by application to the committee, who meet alternately
at Clonmell and Galway, at their quarter sessions, for the purpose.
"CROW RYAN, President."
"JAMES KEOG,
"AMBY BODKIN, Secretaries
ADDITIONAL GALWAY ARTICLES
"Rule 1.--No party can be allowed to bend his knee or cover his side
with his left hand; but may present at any level from the hip to the
eye.
"Rule 2.--One can neither advance nor retreat, if the ground be
measured. If the ground be unmeasured, either party may advance at
pleasure, even to touch muzzle; but neither can advance on his
adversary after the fire, unless his adversary step forward on him.
"The seconds stand responsible for this last rule being strictly
observed; bad cases have accrued from neglecting it."
This precise and enlightened digest was rendered necessary by the
multitude of quarrels that arouse without "sufficient dignified
provocation:" the point of honor men required a uniform government;
and the code thus formed was disseminated throughout the island, with
directions that it should b strictly observed by all gentlemen, and
kept in their pistol cases.
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