Once upon a time, in 16th century Germany, a traveling sword master named Gerhardt von Klugenau challenged a local baker
Once upon a time, in 16th century Germany, a traveling sword master named Gerhardt von Klugenau challenged a local baker, Herr Hugendorf, to a duel for some petty reason, intending to humiliate the slightly overweight "burgher."
Reluctant to tarnish his esteemed reputation among the townspeople, the baker, although in a position to decline the challenge due to his social standing, ultimately chose to accept it rather than be perceived as a coward.
On the day of the duel, Herr Hugendorf, followed by his pale and visibly frightened “frau,” a few concerned friends, and a bunch of gawkers, showed up at the place designated for such amusing events. Master Gerhardt, having arrived earlier, entertained the gathered crowd with a display of impressive sword flourishes.
Nodding “guten morgen” to familiar faces, Herr Hugendorf hesitantly stepped onto the dueling platform, drew his sword, and then, with a swift single stroke, sent the traveling sword master straight into the afterlife. Before becoming a baker, he had spent ten years as a Landsknecht, earning double pay.
The moral of the story - one should be more careful when choosing a target for mockery.
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