But absurd and barbarous as was the custom, it flourished in Christian America, as it did in every other Christian country, in spite of Christian ethics; and it would not permit a proud, sensitive nature, jealous of his honour, especially of his military honour, to ignore it.
Alexander critiques the persistence of dueling in America, highlighting its conflict with Christian ethics.
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His lightest word, sent thrilling to the rim of a vast audience, swayed it with the magic of control.
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