The History of Duelling. Vol. 2 (of 2)Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
Philosophy
The History of Duelling. Vol. 2 (of 2)
Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
Dueling
The unfortunate young man was on the eve of being married to a lady in
Hampshire, to whom for some time he had paid his addresses.
BETWEEN LIEUT.-COLONEL MONTGOMERY AND CAPTAIN MACNAMARA.
April 6, 1803.
As Lieutenant-Colonel Montgomery and Captain Macnamara were riding in
Hyde Park, each followed by a Newfoundland dog, the dogs fought; and
Colonel Montgomery, who did not see that Captain Macnamara was near,
after separating the animals, exclaimed, “Whose dog is that? I will
knock him down!” To which Captain Macnamara replied, “Have you the
impudence to say that you will knock my dog down? You must first knock
me down.” An altercation ensued, an exchange of cards followed, and an
appointment to meet at 7 o’clock in the evening, near Primrose Hill; the
consequence of which proved fatal. Captain Macnamara’s ball entered the
right side of Colonel Montgomery’s chest, and taking a direction to the
left, most probably went through the heart; he instantly fell, without
uttering a word, but rolled over two or three times as if in great
agony, and groaned. Colonel Montgomery’s ball went through Captain
Macnamara, entering on the right side, just above the hip, and passing
through the left side, carrying part of the coat and waistcoat in with
it, taking part of his leather breeches, and the hip button, away with
it on the other side.
Colonel Montgomery was carried by some of the persons standing by, into
Chalk Farm, where he was laid on a bed, attended by Mr. Heaviside. As
they were carrying him, he attempted to speak and spit; but the blood
choked him. His mouth foamed much; and in about five minutes after he
was brought into the house, he expired with a gentle sigh.
Captain Macnamara was a naval officer, who has much distinguished
himself in two or three actions, as commander of the Cerberus frigate.
He had lately returned from the West Indies; and his ship was, about two
months ago, paid off at Chatham. He was about thirty-six years of age; a
strong, bold, active man. He had fought two or three duels before; and
was remarkable at Cork, for keeping the turbulent in awe.
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