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Sir William:
That was an engaging read...I know the actual spectacle would've been treated how we celebrate events like a championship bout.  I side with Carrouges...he and his wife had a lot to lose and they still stuck with their story. 

A film with a decent trial by combat depiction is Rob Roy; the characters played by Liam Neeson and Tim Roth engage in a seemingly realistic (until you think about what's actually being used here by the combatants, a rapier and Scottish basket-hilted broadsword) duel until the end, which is quite abrupt and more in line with how I view a duel of swords could end, sans Hollywood flash.

Thorsteinn:
Yep. A great climax fight in a great movie!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27M5KWI_q50[/youtube]

Sir Wolf:
:)

Sir Brian:
Ah yes one of the best cinematic duels of all time IMO!  :)

Sir Patrick:
Agreed!  No trash-tlking or crazy moves, just two guys who hate each other hacking away!  Very much what you would expect in real life.

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