[fqued]

According to Blackstone's Commentary, the last trial by wager of battel (that's how it's spelled) was in the thirteenth year of the reign of Elizabeth I (about 1570)

This method of trial had been introduced into England by William the Conqueror.

Apparently abolished during the reign of George III (the king during the American Revolution).

So, the dude doesn't know his own law.

[dighton]

Thank you.

Etcetera, see #10.