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BG.753.016
26 Jun 1753:22 (26)
London. . . April 17. The rencountre at Paris, in which the
Honourable Mr. Hamilton has lately been engaged, is related
to have been as follows: The Duke de Maurepas, and the Duke
de Villeroy's son, were together in a box at the play-house,
and the latter gentleman leaving his seat to go upon the
stage to one of the actresses, Mr. Hamilton, who had been
standing behind, asked leave of the Duke to sit down 'till
his return; which the other preceiving, came back in his
heat; and after much ill language, laid his hand on his
sword, and carried Mr. Hamilton behind the scenes, where
they drew; and Mr. Hamilton run him twice thro' the body.
When the last packet came away he was not dead but given
over: Mr. Hamilton fled to the Earl of Albemarle's; but as
his conduct in this affair has not been at all blameable, it
is thought it can be attended with no ill consequences to
him.
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