One more post, on one broken leg.

[Jenny]

Quote:To me it makes sense he probably wanted the audience (thus the whole world) to remember his performance as a perfect one - until he learned the world saw his deed differently to what he had expected.

Eva, interesting insight - if he *did* lie in the diary about breaking his leg on stage, that's exactly why I'd think he'd do so. Just personal opinion.

Whether he broke it on stage, when the horse fell on him, or a combination of the two, I am still on the fence and cannot make up my own mind about which I believe yet. I need to do some re-reading (and keep an eye on this thread) and maybe then I can lean one way over another.

Quote:Do I believe well documented evidence? Yes, I certainly do and so does every other historian.

Quote:You know, at first this whole "debate" would get me upset and mad. I am now finding it downright hilarious to see how far the facts can be twisted or completely dismissed.

Just gotta say that I wholeheartedly agree with both statements.