"No, the point of a formal duel is to display one's skill with the chosen weapons, traditionally, rapiers. Most duels are fought to first blood, and there is a great deal of play and counterplay. It's considered quite rude to make attempts to win within the first minute of the duel, for instance, and forbidden to fight using tools other than the chosen weapon. Usually the one offering the challenge chooses the weapons or, if at the Court, it's custom to defer to the Queen, or other ranking member of the Court who is present, to decide the weapons for the fight." He smirks. "Knowing her, she might try to keep you off-balance, so I might consider preparing with a variety of bladed weapons."