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MG-A(G.753.031
5 Jul 1753:22 (426)
London. . . April 17. The rencounter 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 perceiving, came back
in his passion, 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
consequence to him.
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