24th July, 1892 — Headquarters of the London Society for the Practice of Combative Magic

He had seen the younger Mr. Flint duel earlier in the tournament, but the elder Mr. Flint was clearly the more proficient, if he had beaten his son already. Mr. Wright was more of an unknown; they would see.

After reiterating the rules, Evander stepped back and informed Mr. Wright that he might cast first.

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