Charles Sumner: “The duel, though abolished as arbiter at home, is continued as arbiter…”

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The duel, though abolished as arbiter at home, is continued as arbiter abroad.

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Sumner observes that while dueling has been abolished domestically, it continues to be accepted in international relations.

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Charles Sumner: “The duel, though abolished as arbiter at home, is continued as arbiter abroad.”