" The two men who were fencing were De Vigne and a smaller, slighter fellow; the one calm, cool, steady, and never at a disadvantage, the other, skilful indeed, but too hot, eager, and rapid: for in fencing, whether with the foils or the tongue, the grand secret is to be cool, since, in proportion to your tranquillity, grows your opponent’s exasperation! "

― Ouida , Delphi Collected Works of Ouida (Illustrated) (Delphi Series Eight Book 26)