Poor Jefferson, but he asked for it. I apologize for the late update. I didn't know how to proceed, that was the main reason for me taking so long.
Now without any more delays, here's chapter seventeen. Enjoy.
Ten Duel Commandments
[Men:]
One, two, three, four
"Why are they counting?" questioned Peggy as she looked at Lin.
"Countdown to the duel." Lin replied. His mind still whirling with the the information he still is having trouble accepting.
[Full Company:]
Five, six, seven, eight, nine…
[Burr/Hamilton/Laurens/Lee:]
It's the Ten Duel Commandments
Laurens grinned knowing this was the duel between him and Charles.
[Full Company:]
It's the Ten Duel Commandments
Number one!
[Laurens:]
The challenge: demand satisfaction
Laurens and Angelica looked at one another before quickly looking away.
If they apologize, no need for further action
[Company:]
Number two!
[Laurens:]
If they don't, grab a friend, that's your second
[Hamilton:]
Your lieutenant when there's reckoning to be reckoned
[Company:]
Number three!
[Lee:]
Have your seconds meet face to face
[Burr:]
Negotiate a peace…
[Hamilton:]
Or negotiate a time and place
Anna scoffed, before she briefly turned away from the screen. "Or have them make it worse."
Washington shook his head, pinching the bridge of his nose.
[Burr:]
This is commonplace, 'specially 'tween recruits
[Company:]
Most disputes die, and no one shoots
Alexander and Burr glanced at one another. Someone didn't shoot if Alexander dies by the hand of Burr.
Number four!
[Laurens:]
If they don't reach a peace, that's alright
Time to get some pistols and a doctor on site
[Hamilton:]
You pay him in advance, you treat him with civility
[Burr:]
You have him turn around so he can have deniability
Daisy shook her head. "All of this just to shoot someone in the side?"
Lin crossed his arms with a pout. "It was important information."
[Company:]
Five!
[Lee:]
Duel before the sun is in the sky
[Company:]
Pick a place to die where it's high and dry
Number six!
[Hamilton:]
Leave a note for your next of kin
Tell 'em where you been. Pray that hell or heaven lets you in
"That's actually pretty smart. Considering your fates, don't you agree?" Anna asked raising a eyebrow at Alexander and Laurens.
Alex nodded as Laurens lowered his head.
[Company:]
Seven!
[Lee:]
Confess your sins. Ready for the moment
Of adrenaline when you finally face your opponent
[Company:]
Number eight!
[Laurens/Lee/Hamilton/Burr:]
Your last chance to negotiate
Send in your seconds, see if they can set the record straight…
[Burr:]
Alexander
[Hamilton:]
Aaron Burr, sir
"Can we all agree this is getting old?" Jefferson groaned, clearly annoyed.
"Don't hate because you are not mentioned." Alexander smirked.
[Burr:]
Can we agree that duels are dumb and immature?
"Says the dude that murdered Hamilton." Herc laughed.
Burr glared at the spy before turning back to the screen causing everyone to let out small laughs.
[Hamilton:]
Sure
But your man has to answer for his words, Burr
[Burr:]
With his life? We both know that's absurd, sir
[Hamilton:]
Hang on, how many men died because Lee was inexperienced and ruinous?
Laurens nodded in agreement with Lin/Hamilton on screen. Shooting Charles Lee was justice to the men that died under his command. And he didn't regret it.
[Burr:]
Okay, so we're doin' this
[Company:]
Number nine!
[Hamilton:]
Look 'em in the eye, aim no higher
Summon all the courage you require
Then count
[Men:]
One two three four
[Full Company:]
Five six seven eight nine
[Hamilton/Burr:]
Number
[Company:]
Ten paces!
[Hamilton/Burr:]
Fire!