'An unfortunate encounter recently took place in the Papal States
between the young Marquis de Monte C. and the Chevalier d'A. The
duel arose out of a very singular incident. The Chevalier d'A., a
Neapolitan, has the reputation of a _jettatore_, that is to say he is
supposed to have the evil eye. The Marquis de Monte C., happening to
meet him in a drawing-room, took up without thinking a little coral
hand, a charm that he was wearing on his watch-chain, and pointed it at
the Chevalier d'A. as he was passing close by him. The Chevalier who
knew what people thought of him, noticed the movement and called the
young Marquis out. They met the following morning, and the unfortunate
Marquis received a sword thrust in the chest and was killed outright.
The Chevalier, besides being a very expert swordsman, is said to have
acquired a knowledge of several secret thrusts.'