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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