RULE 19.

Firing may be regulated—first, by signal; secondly, by word of

command; or, thirdly, at pleasure—as may be agreeable to the

parties. In the latter case, the parties may fire at their

reasonable leisure, but _second presents_ and _rests_ are strictly

prohibited.

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