On the way to Vincennes Baron Giordano stopped to get a case of pistols,
powder, and balls, and we arrived at our destination just as M. de
Château-Renard's carriage drove up. At M. de Châteaugrand's suggestion
we all made our way to a certain glade away from the public pathway.
Martelli and Châteaugrand measured, the distance together, while Louis
bade me farewell, asking me to accept his watch, and begging me to keep
the duel out of the papers, and to prevail upon Giordano not to let any
word of the matter reach Sullacro.