[ WP ] It was by winning that he lost .

My Lord was challenged by the man who thought he had been insulted in some way. The duel to settle the matter was set for midday. This man had ego, he was arrogant, rude and stubborn. He wanted my Lord's wife for himself. My Lord was initially willing not go through with this foolish thing. 
 
 
 But the man would not have it that way. He unsheathed his katana and tried for the first strike. This was evaded. My Lord withdrew his katana and threw it at the man's feet. `` You win, but in your blind arrogance, you have actually lost. This is done. Forget this foolishness.
