In such cases firing at pleasure is the usual practice, but may be varied by agreement. In slight cases the second hands his principal but one pistol, but in gross cases two, holding another case ready charged in reserve. When the second disagree and resolve to exchange shots themselves, it must be at the same time and at right angles with their principals. If with swords, side by side, with five paces' interval. No party can be allowed to bend his knee or cover his side with his left hand, but may present at any level from the hip to the eye.
None can either advance or retreat if the ground is measured.
If no ground be measured, either party may advance at his pleasure, even to the touch of muzzles, but neither can advance on his adversary after the fire, unless the adversary steps forward on him. The seconds on both sides stand responsible for this last rule being strictly observed, bad cases having occurred from neglecting it. All matters and doubts not herein mentioned will be explained and cleared up by application to the Committee, who meet alternately at Clonmel and Galway at the quarter sessions for that purpose. CROW RYAN, President.