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Updated: May 10, 2025
Hollenstein stood as usual with his arm supported by the novice, while the Saxon was examined by the surgeon. 'Abfuhr! said the latter. The word means that the wounded man must be removed. 'Please to declare the Abfuhr! said the Swabian second relinquishing his glass and turning sharply to the umpire.
All at once Hollenstein turned his hand completely round upon his wrist in the act of striking what is called a deep-carte, remained a moment in this singular position, which seemed to confuse his adversary, and then as the latter was making up his mind what to do, suddenly finished the movement and returned to his guard in time to parry the inevitable tierce.
Hollenstein, a thickset fellow with a baby's complexion, but whose sharp eye showed his temper, went quietly about the operation of dressing, assisted by a couple of foxes, the second in charge and the Korps servant, who was as expert in preparations for duels as an English valet in dressing his master for following the hounds.
'Saxonia is led away, declared the Westphalian chief, making a note of the fact in his pocket-book, and shutting up his watch. Before he had finished speaking, Hollenstein had given up his sword and was beginning to disarm, while a fox wiped the perspiration from his placid pink face. 'Nicely done, old man, said Greif, coming up to him.
'I like that way of doing it, do not you? inquired Hollenstein with a childlike smile. 'I practised all last summer on my father's orderly. You know we always keep fencing things at home. 'And how did the soldier like it? asked Greif with a laugh. 'Better than you would, replied the other laughing, too. 'He is a clever churl and has discovered the answer to the attack.
Two foxes and Hollenstein. He is gone to bed and I am going to send the foxes after him. We can make a night of it, if you like. 'I will stay with you, said Rex, who seemed jovially inclined. Neither Greif nor the second thought it their business to suggest that their combatant had better get some rest before the battle.
'It is not too cold to drink, he added with a smile when he had tasted the liquid. 'With a little practice, you would have to drink it hot, laughed the other. 'You must teach me that trick, said the rosy-cheeked Hollenstein. 'It is the best I ever saw.
Then the four separated again and returned quickly to their comrades. 'We are to let fly first, said the Swabian second to his chief. 'Now, Hollenstein, old man, jump into your drumming skin! 'You will be next, said Greif turning to Rex and speaking in an undertone. 'You had better dress while Hollenstein is out with the Saxon. The affair will not last long, I fancy.
Ready! was answered from both sides simultaneously. 'Silence! cried the umpire. 'The duel begins. Auf die Mensur! Fertig! Los! Hollenstein and his adversary walked forward, accompanied by their seconds. Each struck a formal tierce cut at the other, and a halt was cried. They scarcely retired and the umpire repeated the words 'To the fight! Ready! Go! and the duel began in earnest.
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