Further to an article by Raitif de la Bretonne (Jean Lorrain),
recently published in Le Journal, M. Marcel Proust, considering
himself to have been insulted, has directed his seconds, M. Gustave de
Borda and M. Jean Béraud, to the author.
M. Jean Lorrain has entrusted his friends M. Octave Uzanne and M. Paul
Adam with his interests.
The seconds convened at the home of M. Jean Béraud and, after having
discussed all opportunities for reconciliation without reaching a
satisfactory agreement, a duel was deemed necessary.
The chosen weapons are shooting-gallery pistols. Two shots will be
exchanged: the distance to be twenty five paces and the duel to take place
at a location to be advised.
For M. Marcel Proust: Gustave de Borda, Jean Béraud.
For M. Jean Lorrain: Octave Uzanne, Paul Adam.
Printed in Le Journal, 7 Feb 1897. Document reproduced
in Proust, William Sansom, p. 61.
Created 16.02.2021