Once upon a time, in 16th century Germany, a traveling sword master named Gerhardt von Klugenau challenged a local baker, Herr Hugendorf, to a duel for some petty reason, intending to humiliate the slightly overweight “burgher.” 

Reluctant to tarnish his esteemed reputation among the townspeople, the baker, although in a position to decline the challenge due to his social standing, ultimately chose to accept it rather than be perceived as a coward. 

On the day of the duel, Herr Hugendorf, followed by his pale and visibly frightened “frau,” a few concerned friends, and a bunch of gawkers, showed up at the place designated for such amusing events.  Master Gerhardt, having arrived earlier, entertained the gathered crowd with a display of impressive sword flourishes. 

 Nodding “guten morgen” to familiar faces,  Herr Hugendorf hesitantly stepped onto the dueling platform, drew his sword, and then, with a swift single stroke, sent the traveling sword master straight into the afterlife.  Before becoming a baker, he had spent ten years as a Landsknecht, earning double pay. 

The moral of the story – one should be more careful when choosing a target for mockery.