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Re: OT..? Boxing Quotes

--- In classicpugilism@yahoogroups.com, Archone <archone89144@y...>
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> What does it say a lady should do to punish a stronger and more
impudent fellow of the lower classes?
>
Good question.

This being the 1800s, I'd imagine swooning, at which point her
gentleman companion would box the ruffian's ears?

If I ever find the full text, I'll let you know :)

-John

Thu Feb 19, 2004 10:01 am

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