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Original paragraph in
Auckland Star - Thursday, May 23, 1895
Auckland Star - Thursday, May 23, 1895
Most similar paragraph from
Opunake Times - Tuesday, May 28, 1895
Opunake Times - Tuesday, May 28, 1895
Difference
It was not Lord Alfred Douglas, but Lord Douglas of Hawick, with whom the quarrel occurred. The latter accused his father of sending
insulting letters to Lady Douglas, because he (Lord Douglas) was one of Wilde's sureties.
The Marquis of Queensberry shouted out that he was anxious to renew the fight for £10,000, and, addressing the crowd, said he disowned
his son.
The Marquis of Queensberry shouted out that he was anxious to renew the fight for ten thousand pounds.
Both were bound over in sureties of £500 each to keep the peace.
Wilde's trial is now proceeding.
Wilde's trial is now proceeding.
Wilde is being tried on a charge of indecency in connection with Taylor, Parker, Woods and Shelley.
The Marquis of Queensberry is attending the trial.