GRGR(19): Notes, pp. 409-421
James Kyllo
jkyllo at clara.net
Wed Feb 9 11:26:03 CST 2000
Jeremy Osner said:
> p. 412 "'I lost my heart in Heidelberg,' well I have a friend who lost
>both his *ears* here!": ?? ?? (a.) No, I don't know that song. (Though
>I've heard a similar sentiment expressed wrt San Francisco.) (b.) Did
>someone have his/her ears cut off in Heidelberg?
and I haven't seen a reply..
Isn't this just a reference to the students of Heidelberg's famed propensity
for duelling?
best
James
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