Strange Duel in Louisiana Widow Safeguards Son
In 19th century Louisiana Mrs. Stewart pushes her son Fitz Hugh toward a duel with Pinkton Forshay. After a covert plan, she disguises as a spectator and, at five paces, Forshay dies by a pistol shot. She confesses to aiding the fight to shield her son, who remains unaware his mother killed Forshay.
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Vita Hugh Stewart
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Vorshay
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Fitz Hugh
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Louisiana. Mrs. Stewart
Walter Langstall
Fitz Wugh
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Levistaf
Goodby
Mrs. Stewart
Dainly
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