The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle Volume 1 Chapter 32

In which the indomitable Commodore Trunnion, provoked to ire by a perceived offence, challenges his adversary to a duel, only to be ensnared in a cunningly devised ruse by the Lieutenant, Peregrine, and their companion. The ensuing encounter, marked by near mishaps and fiery indignation, concludes with an official verdict that, much to the Commodore’s chagrin, crowns the young conspirators victoriously, while all involved quietly relish the humour of their stratagem.