Citation - Boston Gazette: 1754.06.11

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Index Entry Ball, in Naples, argument over who should dance first results in duel 
Location Naples 
Citation
BG.754.027
11 Jun 1754:11 (76)
Naples, Feb. 26.  A dispute arising between the Duke de la
Matalone and the Chevalier Pignatelli, who should dance
first at a ball, they went out to decide it by the sword. 
One of their domistics interposing to separate them, was run
through the body, and died in a few hours.  The two
gentlemen are confined to their houses by order of the
court.


Generic Title Boston Gazette 
Date 1754.06.11 
Publisher Kneeland, S. 
City, State Boston, MA 
Year 1754 
Bibliography B0005420
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