In the last duel in Canada, both members fainted from fear

In 1873, two men, Mr. Dooley and Mr. Healy, decided to make a duel, because it fell in love with the same woman. On the morning of the duel took place. The men moved away from each other at twenty meters, turned and shot at the same time. Dooley fell to the ground immediately. Healy was gripped by terror, thinking that he had killed Dooley, and also fell to the ground. But after a while it became clear that the two are alive duelist, and each of them just fainted from fear.

Later, both parties duel admitted that their guns were loaded with blanks, it was a serious breach of etiquette. However, each of them has decided that he had received satisfaction, and repeat the duel they are not required.

via factroom.ru