The Public Records Of The State Of Connecticut: From May 1778 to April 1780, at 271-272 (Charles J. Hoadley ed., 1895)

Be it enacted by the Governor, Council and Representatives, in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, That if any person within this State shall challenge the person of another, or shall accept any such challenge, to fight at sword, pistol, rapier or other dangerous weapon, such person so challenging or accepting shall forfeit and pay into the treasury of this State for every such offence, being thereof convicted before the superior court by the testimony of one or more credible witnesses, confession of the party of- fending, or other sufficient evidence, the sum of one thousand pounds, and shall also find sufficient sureties to the acceptance of such court for his good behaviour during life; and such person shall also be disabled ever after from holding any office of profit or honour under this State; and if such convict shall be unable or neglect to pay the said forfeiture, he or they shall be closely imprisoned for the term of one full year. Be it further enacted, That if any person or persons shall willingly and knowingly carry or deliver any written challenge, or verbally deliver any message meant as or purporting a challenge, or shall be present at the fighting any duel as aforesaid, as a second or aid or to give countenance thereto, he or they being convicted as aforesaid shall suffer the same forfeitures, pains, penalties and disabilities as aforesaid, saving only finding sureties for good behaviour during life as before provided.