| 单词 | single combat |
| 例句 | “Thim bullets I was telling ye about, now: the brains didn’t be much good wid-out they were taken in single combat It was the virtue of them.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Her father, Ares, had worn the same expression when I’d fought him in single combat. The Last Olympian 2009-05-05T00:00:00Z The Spotted Cat proposed to challenge the enemy to send forth a champion to face him in single combat. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z "We-both know the boy is afraid to face me in single combat." A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z "I have twenty thousand men. You are besieged by land and sea. Why would I choose single combat when my eventual victory is certain?" A Clash of Kings 1998-11-16T00:00:00Z I wanted the glory of slaying Robert in single combat, and I did not want the name of butcher. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z “Twas thim same numbers had thim destroyed altogether. Who would want to be killing a mortal for what he didn’t understand, or for nothing? I took up with the single combats instead.” The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z “Do you know, Strange, that to ask a Tizerkane if he fears you is to challenge him to single combat?” Strange the Dreamer 2017-03-28T00:00:00Z Swordsfolk go toe-to-toe against one another in single combat, fighting for the honor of impressing the High King and his Court. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z “The fire...the bandits...I still cannot believe that you defeated Regibald du Burgh in single combat. You were smart to lure him up into that broken glass tower.” The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge 2018-09-25T00:00:00Z “I’ll fight you, in single combat,” cried Will, “and if you give way, then the fighting has to stop.” The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z Japanese warfare had previously involved single combats between samurai swordsmen, who stood in the open, made ritual speeches, and then took pride in fighting gracefully. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z He has sixty-four knights in prison, whom he has captured in single combat, and he spends the time beating them with thorns. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z The prospect of squaring off in single combat against the Mountain — a man that struck fear in the hearts of virtually everyone in Westeros — did not scare Oberyn; it excited him. Game of Thrones: Why You Can't Stop Thinking About Oberyn Martell 2014-06-13T04:00:00Z He defeated Mago in single combat without any weapon by ripping his throat out. These Are the 14 Most Gruesome Deaths on 'Game of Thrones' 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z As the opera begins, his two sons, in a struggle for the throne, engage in single combat and both are killed. Muisc: Rare Glimpses of Traetta's 'Antigona' and Strauss's 'Danae' 2011-02-01T12:30:03Z Musk further instigated his fan base with another tweet that challenged Putin to a single combat duel. Elon Musk ignites Twitter with controversial meme mocking Ukraine 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z Project Convergence reflects the need to rapidly merge a variety of assets — both in the air and on the ground — into a single combat element, the focus of the new training regime. Project Convergence tests new tech for new wars 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z The GOP plan had been to hold Thursday’s bout of single combat between Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, declare the matter unknowable and proceed to a confirmation vote as swiftly as possible. Flake & Co. try to tame partisan wildfire 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z Spread across an open field nearby, other players fought one another in single combat as part of a tournament. Padded weapons, elaborate costumes and a few well-cast spells are the norm when the Kingdoms of Amtgard come to ‘fight’ 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z The most famous tale of single combat is the Old Testament story of David and Goliath. Tom Wolfe: The Faith of John Glenn 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z "The rules are essentially that you are in a single combat situation, in a designated area, in a pitch - or 'tilt-yard' - and in that yard is a tilt rail." Petition launched to get jousting included in Olympic Games - BBC News 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z Not for this group the existential loneliness of single combat. 'Captain America: Civil War' may split audience between true believers and puzzled newbies 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Dictionary.com describes fighting as "to engage in battle or in single combat; attempt to defend oneself against or to subdue, defeat, or destroy an adversary." Come quick, the dictionaries are fighting 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z Is it rational to gauge a conference’s relative strength on the basis of one game, like some gridiron version of single combat? College Football Playoff: Rivals are suddenly rooting for Clemson, Oklahoma 2015-12-30T05:00:00Z In single combat, two armies confront each other in the battlefield. Tom Wolfe: The Faith of John Glenn 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z "We cancelled our picnic - we haven't cancelled a single combat sortie," he said. Independence Day celebrations cancelled over security concerns - BBC News 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z The Pentagon still stands by its plan to withdraw every single combat troop by the end of 2016, in accordance with the strategy President Barack Obama laid out in May at the U.S. Shooting That Killed General Prompts Critical Questions for Success in Afghanistan 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z It takes up to four drones to provide 24-hour coverage for a single combat air patrol. Drone combat missions may be scaled back eventually, Air Force chief says 2013-11-14T00:41:05Z In Arena, Captain Kirk – classic Shatner Kirk – is transported to an alien planet to meet the Gorn captain in single combat. To Boldly Glow - Star Trek's Preview Involves Trying To Set Kirk On Fire. A Lot 2013-03-07T17:00:57Z At the time, no one realized that the space race was single combat revived in a slightly, but only slightly, new form. Tom Wolfe: The Faith of John Glenn 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z Yet the F-22, built to fight wars against enemies that have yet to materialize, has yet to fly a single combat mission. The Pentagon's $400 billion F-35 Runs Into Turbulence 2013-02-14T13:35:23Z Three champions came forward from among the ranks of the Unbelievers to challenge the Believers to single combat, and they were Utbah with his son, Al Walid, and his brother, Shaibah. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z He offered to decide the war by engaging in single combat with a champion chosen from among the enemy, but his challenge was declined. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z He climbed the hill as fast as his nimble legs could carry him, blew the horn at the gate, and defied the dwarf to single combat. The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z She was superior to the Hornet, but Lawrence, determined to provoke her out to single combat, sent a challenge to her commander—Commodore Bainbridge, in the meanwhile, promising to keep out of the way. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z Emerging from amongst the waves at Ahipara, on the west coast, where his son lived, he challenged him to single combat. Old New Zealand A Tale of the Good Old Times; and A History of the War in the North against the Chief Heke, in the Year 1845 2012-04-05T02:00:37.337Z After these single combats causing the hearts of all the lookers-on to palpitate with warlike ardour, the shock of the forces could no longer be postponed. The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah 2012-04-25T02:01:04.030Z In an interview at Ivois, he reproached the emperor with the violation of promises, and Henry III. challenged him to a single combat. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z At his return to his old home, after thirty years’ absence among the Huns, he is met by a young warrior and challenged to single combat. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" 2012-04-04T02:00:56.447Z Irritated at his inactivity, he challenged the Endymion and Statira to meet the United States and Macedonian in single combat, offering to reduce his force till they said it equalled their own. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z By messenger, he sent Octavius a very sporting offer: namely, that waste of lives be avoided by Octavius and Antony meeting in single combat, to the death; "winner take all." Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z He was, however, an excellent swordsman, and always ready to fight his way through any question of right or dignity, and he challenged Nicuesa to single combat. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z The other highwayman was, meanwhile, in single combat with the guard, who having, so to speak, entrenched himself behind the half-buried coach, opened fire in answer to a pistol-shot from the enemy. The Portsmouth Road and Its Tributaries To-Day and in Days of Old 2012-03-25T02:00:04.800Z The Frog, excelling in strength, and being more able to leap abroad and take the field, challenged the Mouse to single combat. ?sop's Fables, Embellished with One Hundred and Eleven Emblematical Devices. 2012-03-19T02:00:22.807Z The Wasp had, therefore, captured a superior force in single combat. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z Besides these single combats, in which unpaired or jealous males engage in the love-season, there are at all times occasional dissensions amongst them, the cause of which it would be difficult to determine. Argentine Ornithology, Volume II (of 2) A descriptive catalogue of the birds of the Argentine Republic. 2012-02-26T03:00:16.210Z The candidates tumbled out as best they could, their chief supporters followed them, and while half a dozen single combats proceeded at their elbows, they hastened across the pavement into the house. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z Piper fought savagely and disabled one or two of the men who were dragging him along, while his friends were mostly engaged in a series of single combats round him. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z That nobleman was a kind of Sir Thomas Urquhart in water-colour, and his single combats are surrounded with a proportionately milder glow of romance. Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromartie, Knight 2012-01-19T03:00:21.953Z An American frigate had fearlessly stood up in single combat on the deep with her proud foe, and giving gun for gun, torn the crown from the "mistress of the sea." The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z At this crisis the Earl came to his assistance, slew the King of the Canaries in single combat, and dispersed his army in a pitched battle. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z To these reproaches Francis replied by challenging the emperor to single combat, but this interesting duel was not allowed to take place. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z He had done no good by his single combat with the redoubtable Piper; in fact, things would now probably be worse than before. Peter Binney A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:10.423Z It seems there had been several hundred single combats, after the custom of the Swazi warriors, and finally a rush upon the kraal. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z In no other way could they account for the awful carnage that followed every single combat of ship with ship. The Second War with England, Vol. 1 of 2 2012-04-05T02:00:39.100Z Palmerin, as in duty bound, espoused the princess’s quarrel, slew Amaran in single combat, and by doing so won the good graces of the Soldan, whom he assisted in the war with Phrygia which followed. Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z Sooner or later the defenders are betrayed into a sally, each man singling out an antagonist with whom to engage in single combat. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z The osero, accompanied only by his dogs, seeks the bear amidst the recesses of the sierra, and engages him in single combat. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z They are beginning the excitement-producing dance, to be followed by a succession of single combats which are always fought to the death All that morning excitement prevailed at the kraals. Adventures in Swaziland The Story of a South African Boer 2012-01-01T03:00:06.887Z The king decides to settle the question by single combat. Stars of the Opera 2011-11-29T03:00:15.563Z These single combats account for the belief formerly entertained that the Cuckoo was the only sort of Hawk that preyed on its own kind. British Birds in their Haunts 2011-11-23T03:00:23.677Z He then challenged to single combat any one who might accuse him, and the challenge was not accepted. Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1587 2011-11-20T03:00:16.107Z The Philistines had come up to make war against Saul and, as the rival camps lay opposite each other, this warrior came forth day by day to challenge to single combat. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" 2011-10-31T02:00:28.703Z The middle of the central slab is occupied by a single combat between Heracles and an Amazon. A Catalogue of Sculpture in the Department of Greek and Roman Antiquities, British Museum, Volume I (of 2) 2011-09-30T02:00:18.107Z Bertram wondered whether the Germans had just such brawny giants in their Imperial African Rifles, and tried to imagine himself defeating one of them in single combat. Cupid in Africa 2011-09-28T02:00:21.467Z The struggle which ensued was something doubtless without a parallel, or anything else in the way of similitude, in the history of single combats. The Cassowary What Chanced in the Cleft Mountains 2011-09-24T02:00:16.927Z He resembled that fabulous Norman who inherited the skill, knowledge, and strength of those whom he slew in single combat, and in this manner became finally endowed with all possible excellencies and perfections. The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine 2011-09-21T02:00:27.670Z There was no possibility of single combat; but Basia wished to give proof before the eyes of the whole army that she was not fleeing at random and in frenzy. Pan Michael An Historical Novel of Poland, the Ukraine, and Turkey. 2011-09-10T02:00:24.983Z The Duke de Nemours was a merciful man, and he offered to settle the quarrel by single combat with the viceroy, to spare the effusion of blood. The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z Often too they had better practice; for, approaching the castle, they challenged to single combat the Swedes, many of whom they slew. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z "I would have challenged him to single combat, if he were not so old," he said. The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories 2011-09-02T02:00:23.810Z This part of the course was usually lightened by several single combats between Biddy and refractory students. Dickens As an Educator 2011-09-02T02:00:22.320Z In the earlier days he did indeed defy Philippe de Valois to single combat; but during the campaign of Crécy he made light of the laws of chivalry. Chaucer and His England 2011-09-01T02:00:19.940Z One Sunday it was announced in the city of Rennes that a prize would be given to the youth who should acquit himself best in single combat. The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z Poor Kovalski was an unlucky prophet, but it was steaming terribly from his forelock, and he was ready to challenge the whole world to single combat. The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-09-05T02:00:23.933Z He has been seen to give battle to three pugnacious bull elk at once, and has killed numbers of them in single combat. Down the Yellowstone 2011-08-29T02:01:06.730Z But the Swedes began to yield everywhere before the nobles, who were more adroit in fencing and single combat. The Deluge, Vol. I. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. 2011-08-26T02:00:24.433Z After the peace in 1815, there were more officers—English and French—killed in single combat in Paris than in any one of the most bloody battles of the late war. Lost Sir Massingberd, v. 2/2 A Romance of Real Life 2011-08-25T02:00:33.793Z To draw out the time, Bothwell made a bravado of offering to end the quarrel, by engaging in single combat any Lord of equal rank who would encounter him. Life of Mary Queen of Scots, Volume II (of 2) 2011-08-14T02:00:23.870Z I like to take care of myself in single combat. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z And that even men of reputation and captains fought in single combat, and did so in accordance with premeditated challenges, we have already said in other parts of this discussion. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z Fights of all sorts took place,—the light-armed soldier and the netsman—the lasso and the javelin—the two heavy-armed warriors,—all combinations of single combat, and sometimes a general m�l�e. School Reading by Grades Sixth Year 2011-07-31T02:00:11.420Z These movements were executed with lightning rapidity, every animal dashing out in turn to seek single combat, the one to advance being always the one to the right of the returned champion. The Romance of Polar Exploration Interesting Descriptions of Arctic and Antarctic Adventure from the Earliest Time to the Voyage of the ?Discovery? 2011-07-22T02:00:16.487Z And this was probably another reason why Shakespeare’s battles so often consist of single combats, and why these scenes were beloved by the simpler folk among his audience. Oxford Lectures on Poetry 2011-07-19T02:00:15.897Z He had the reputation of being invincible in single combat. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z And so Venus, coming to her after the single combat in the Iliad, takes a form not her own— To her beset with Trojan beauties, came In borrow'd form the laughter-loving dame. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z Before she accepted him as her lover, he had to vanquish her in single combat, which difficult and dangerous task he accomplished. The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning 2011-07-16T02:00:19.397Z Footnote 48: The "holmgang" was a species of single combat or pitched battle. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z This hurried series of single combats admitted of speech-making; perhaps it also gave some impression of the changes and confusion of a battle. Oxford Lectures on Poetry 2011-07-19T02:00:15.897Z Some of them rushed right up to our squadrons, jeering at us, shouting terribly, waving their hands, and challenging all who were ready for single combat. Hania 2011-07-04T02:00:18.053Z And some of the tribes of the Campanians practise single combat at their drinking parties. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z Stourdze defended himself in the public papers; two youths, not students, but belonging to the Burschenschaft, afterwards challenged him to single combat, whom, however, he answered only with words in the newspapers. The Student-Life of Germany 2011-07-03T02:00:09.143Z They have not deprived me of my property; and Sir Lav� Rimaardson did not attack me until I challenged him to single combat. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z When Antony in rage and desperation challenges him to single combat, Octavius calls him ‘the old ruffian.’ Oxford Lectures on Poetry 2011-07-19T02:00:15.897Z "In a village green, and in single combat," answered Randal, smiling; and he told the story of the Battle of the Stocks with a well-bred jest on himself. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 2011-07-02T02:00:11.323Z The Romans used to exhibit spectacles of single combats, not only in their public shows and in their theatres, having derived the custom from the Etruscans, but they did so also at their banquets. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z He did all he could to irritate the Russians, and abusing them as cowards and woman-hearted, he defied them to single combat. Travels in the Steppes of the Caspian Sea, the Crimea, the Caucasus, &c. 2011-06-25T02:00:14.203Z This danger over, he had an interview with king Henri of France, which became so violent that he challenged the latter to single combat. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z The scope of investigation must therefore be confined to one kind of swordsmanship only: to that which depends on the regulated, artificial conditions of “single combat.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" 2011-06-19T02:00:16.580Z Drawing his sword, he next proposed to settle the matter with Bacon, then and there, in single combat. The Story of Bacon's Rebellion 2011-06-16T02:00:14.737Z And in addition to this, the exercises of single combat were first invented in Mantinea, Demeas being the original author of the invention. The Deipnosophists, or Banquet of the Learned of Athen?us 2011-08-02T02:00:21.843Z A political strike, as a single combat of the city proletariat with the police and the army, the remaining population being hostile or even indifferent, is doomed to failure. Our Revolution Essays on Working-Class and International Revolution, 1904-1917 2011-06-04T02:00:16.113Z The navy had lost a ship in single combat,—the press and the authorities did not like that,—some one must suffer. Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors: Tales of 1812 2011-05-19T02:00:07.643Z It was no longer the uphill fight of one against many; it was single combat between man and man, and the electricity of single combat charged the air. Peccavi 2011-05-17T02:00:22.620Z No other man ever got the better of me in single combat, and I could have worshipped him had he stood by us. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z They were soon awakened by their masters, and ordered to prepare the steeds, so that they might be ready at sunrise for a single combat. The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha 2011-05-01T02:00:10.977Z With difficulty we restrained Leonidas from going to a noble death in single combat against the lot. I Walked in Arden 2011-04-10T02:00:06.137Z "A well-knit fellow, no doubt, and more than a match for most in single combat," said Daly, musing. The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) 2011-04-04T02:00:09.197Z As in the fights painted in the Iliad, the champions meet in single combat, and turn by individual exertions the tide of victory. History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I 2011-04-03T02:00:22.843Z I would he were a true knight and worthy of my prowess, I would challenge him to single combat, and you should see how he would fare when matched with Norman valour. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z Smith managed to save himself from the sea, however, and a little later fought in a war against the Turks, three of whose mighty warriors he slew in single combat. American Leaders and Heroes A preliminary text-book in United States History 2011-04-03T02:00:17.547Z Patroclus' chariot driver was killed; then he met Hector in single combat, at the same time receiving a spear thrust at the back. Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls 2011-03-31T02:00:19.150Z We have all seen you challenge the lion, on many occasions, to single combat, and we are aware of your personal bravery. The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia 2011-03-22T02:00:16.873Z In coming down the river he had quarreled with the captain of the vessel, and challenged him to single combat. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z Like the rest, I had leaped the embankment; but not being anxious to distinguish myself in single combat, I paused at the spot where Bagsby had fallen. Tales from Blackwood Volume 5 2011-03-13T03:00:21.980Z It consisted of fighting, either in single combat, or whole rooms against others, with bolsters. Famous Men of Science 2011-03-08T03:00:49.717Z The truth comes out; the brothers are preparing a single combat. Euripedes and His Age 2011-03-05T03:00:26.617Z The two brothers met in single combat, and both were slain. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z "What!" exclaimed Seddon, "do you mean to say that the time may come when monkeys will challenge one another to single combat, and fight with hair-trigger pistols like civilized men?" The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z A sharp fight with the cold steel followed, during which one of our officers engaged a Turkish officer in single combat and ran him through. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z Brabo challenged the giant to single combat, slew him, cut off both his hands, and flung them into the Scheldt. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z It now became a matter of single combat. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z He then cried out to his adversary and challenged him to single combat. Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, Vol. 2 of 2 Indian Tales and Legends 2011-02-06T03:01:02.343Z There is no doubt that the passage which these lines introduce did much to bring the custom of settling personal quarrels by single combat into disrepute. The Galaxy Vol. XXIII?March, 1877.?No. 3 2011-01-31T03:00:16.193Z Tell your George he has not well reflected what it is to challenge me to single combat. No Surrender 2011-01-29T03:00:22.467Z On the part of the natives were displayed single combats with clubs, wrestling and boxing-matches, female combatants, dances performed by men, and night entertainments of singing and dancing. Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods 2011-01-12T03:00:35.190Z The fight spread out into a number of single combats, and it was then that Kent’s picked fighters proved their quality. The Boss of Wind River 2010-12-30T03:00:28.770Z If thou dost not instantly comply with these just demands, he defies thee to single combat to the last extremity.” Shorter Novels, Eighteenth Century The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abyssinia; The Castle of Otranto, a Gothic Story; Vathek, an Arabian Tale 2010-12-29T03:00:31.850Z Some previous examples have been adduced, but on examination they will be seen to belong rather to the class of single combats between the champions of two opposing armies. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z This was one of the most scintillating passages of play I have seen, up there with the evening I witnessed at close hand Jeff Thomson, ferociously fast, and Viv Richards, immense, in single combat. Mike Selvey: County break will refresh KP 2010-09-01T22:00:00Z One in every 10 soldiers who has completed a single combat deployment has a mental ailment; that rate jumps to 1 in 5 with a second deployment and nearly 1 in 3 with a third. Invisible Wounds: Mental Health and the Military 2010-08-22T02:30:00Z A general assault, however, was ordered, but directly the army displayed itself before the walls, Paris challenged Menelaus to single combat, and promised to return Helen if he was vanquished. Heathen Mythology He is, however, more sparing of these details, so as to avoid the monotony of Homer’s battle-fields and single combats. The Roman Poets of the Augustan Age: Virgil All I can do is to make you a fair offer like this—a sort of challenge to single combat, you know. "Pip" A Romance of Youth For never before had one man met a full-grown fighting elephant face to face in single combat and killed it. The Great Mogul She laid Finn under geise to provide her with single combat from among his men until she should have her fill of it. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race He there engaged in single combat when the battle was raging with the fury of desperation and pierced his antagonist through the heart. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution To describe a battle or a single combat in the spirit and with the fellow-feeling of Homer has been granted to no poet since his time. The Roman Poets of the Augustan Age: Virgil It is, therefore, now sufficiently clear that what is acquired by single combat is acquired by right. Dante. An essay. To which is added a translation of De Monarchia. The piece was not deficient in the necessary action; single combats, popular insurrection, fighting, and prison scenes gave spice to the dish; and longer dialogues were struck out. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. II. He and the King of Ireland, Cairbry, met in single combat, and each of them slew the other. Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race Like some strange sea-monster, she swung round the other's stern, and steaming forward so as to come between her and her assailant, dauntlessly challenged the latter to single combat. Terry's Trials and Triumphs Bothwell invited any one of the nobles to single combat, but Mary forbade the acceptance of the challenge. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" This truth the Gentiles, too, recognised before the trumpet of the Gospel was sounded, when they sought-246- for a judgment in the fortune of single combat. Dante. An essay. To which is added a translation of De Monarchia. In the West Indies, the negroes have frequently the hardihood to engage the shark in single combat, by diving beneath him, and, in ascending, stab him before he sees where they are. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom A�tius, however, resented his promotion, the two rivals met, perhaps in single combat, and Bonifacius, though victorious, received a wound from the effects of which he died three months later. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 2 "Bohemia" to "Borgia, Francis" The King called the sword 'Tyrfing,' and ever afterwards he carried it in battle and single combat, and was always victorious. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes You cannot regard single combat but as a life struggle between two men, equal not merely in arms, but alike in bodily energy, prowess, skill, and courage. Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) And if single combat cannot fail to secure justice, is not what is gained in single combat gained as of right? Dante. An essay. To which is added a translation of De Monarchia. Lists, the enclosed ground where a single combat was to be fought. A Reading Book in Irish History The first part represents an episode in Spain three years before Roncesvalles, in which Oliver defeats the Saracen giant Fierabras in single combat, and converts him. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" But as for you, Hjalmar, come south to Sams� and meet me in single combat. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes Be thou a king's companion; thou and I Will dare the cardinal and the Moor to fight In single combat; shall we, ha? A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 These stories had appealed in the first place to what we should still think of as the spirit of chivalry: they were full of tourneys and single combats, desperate adventures and romantic loves. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. VIII On this De Courcy challenged him, after the custom of those times, to try the matter by single combat: but De Lacy, fearing to meet him, made excuses and refused. A Reading Book in Irish History The meeting of the Bedoweens from Egypt with the Bedoweens of Gaza was accompanied by a sham fight, executed with considerable art, though consisting of little more than an extended combination of single combats. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 62, No. 383, September 1847 Then there was a lull in the battle, for people turned to watch the single combat. Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes The twenty-four winners in the series of single combats then enter upon a second struggle among themselves, and the remaining twelve on the third. Harper's Round Table, August 27, 1895 It was a single combat of a very remarkable description. Jack Hinton The Guardsman The battles, single combats, and other incidents of this war are related in the Tain, which consists of one main story, with about thirty minor tales grouped round it. A Reading Book in Irish History And thus abiding, M. Marco Visconti was so presumptuous as to request King Robert to fight with him in single combat, and whichever was victorious should be lord, which put the king into great scorn. Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani Hromund then freed himself and seized the sword, and said: "Now tell me how many men you have slain in single combat with Mistletoe." Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes The frigate Ambuscade, while anchored in the harbor, had been challenged to single combat by the British frigate Boston, Captain Courtney, which was cruising off the Hook. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools This so provoked Sir Sydney, that he sent a challenge to Napoleon to meet him in single combat. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, February, 1852 He was a mighty champion, and on one occasion vanquished Cuculainn in single combat. A Reading Book in Irish History A champion was chosen by each party, and a day appointed for settling the difference by single combat. The Picturesque Antiquities of Spain Described in a series of letters, with illustrations representing Moorish palaces, cathedrals, and other monuments of art, contained in the cities of Burgos, Valladolid, Toledo, and Seville. Would not the slaughter of such a "Dun Cow" as this in single combat have been an exploit worthy of a doughty earl? The Romance of Natural History, Second Series Ma foi!" replied Margaret, smiling, "if he were here, I do not think there would be much danger of a single combat. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, No. 359, September 1845 Placards on the wall announced that a lady from Spain, Gloriana they called her, was to meet and slay a bull in single combat, and everyone must go and see the wonderful sight. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses Here Dr. Eliphalet Downer, in single combat with a soldier, killed him with a bayonet. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 14 So might a despairing soul beat against the gates of hell and summon the devil to single combat. Black Diamonds He had a horror of every kind of violence and disapproved of single combat. Anatole France The Revolt of the Angels Reproaching Opechancanough for his murderous designs, he challenged him to decide the dispute in single combat on a neighboring island. History of the Colony and Ancient Dominion of Virginia The captain, seizing another handspike, approached Hans, as though to decide by single combat the question whether or not he was to obtain freedom; at least such was for a moment Hans’ idea. Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer The assagies were flying about freely, and several couples had separated themselves from the main body, and were engaged in single combat. The White Chief of the Caffres Here, arm to arm, the single combat strains, Here, burns the combat on the tented plains General and fierce; the meeting lances thrust, And the black blood seems smoking on the dust. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem To decide the question he challenged Hoamer to single combat in the presence of the whole populace, and killed him at the first blow. The Scarlet Banner The war was to be decided by a single combat between the brothers, but both fell. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" In single combat, riding in Indra's chariot, Rama vanquishes Ravana, and Sita, his wife, is restored to his bosom. Oriental Women Not for a battle between our people, but for single combat. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) Maximus, a Roman tribune, who fought and slew a Gaul of enormous stature, in single combat. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem Paris himself, with two spears and a bow, and without armour, walked into the space between the hosts, and challenged any Greek prince to single combat. Tales of Troy and Greece Both sides are weary of continual fighting, and a single combat is arranged between Menelaus and Paris, the wronged husband and the present lord of Helen. Greek Women Later, by the fortunes of war, they meet on the field of battle in single combat. Oriental Women "So we meet at last in single combat for Rome!" cried the King. A Struggle for Rome, Vol. 2 (of 3) At the head of the Cornish forces he drove back the besiegers with heavy loss, and challenged Elias to a single combat to end the war. Historic Tales, Vol 14 (of 15) The Romance of Reality But the Romans had neither the inclination nor the habit of letting their General fight single combats with the Barbarian princes. A Captive of the Roman Eagles Owing to the abortive issue of the single combat, the truce between Greeks and Trojans is declared at an end, and the forces once more array themselves in conflict. Greek Women The rival brothers ultimately engaged in single combat, and both fell. The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 New Edition I saw many single combats going forward, and in especial a most noble fight between David Hackstoun of Rathillet and one of his own acquaintances, by name David Ramsay, a gentleman of his country. The Men of the Moss-Hags Being a history of adventure taken from the papers of William Gordon of Earlstoun in Galloway When the Germans were besieging Paris, Hugo seriously proposed that the war be settled by a single combat between himself and the newly crowned Kaiser of Germany. The Scrap Book, Volume 1, No. 6 August 1906 In single combat he was not afraid of the result, even with the white wolf for an adversary. Dusty Star A single combat takes place between the two leaders, in which Hodulf is slain. The Lay of Havelok the Dane In the onslaught the dear, fearless colonel, my intimate college friend, engaged in single combat with a Texas ranger, and was slain. The Third Day at Stone's River But Sir Henry Percy, better known as Hotspur, being desirous to try his valour, offered to fight the Douglas in single combat. Border Raids and Reivers In single combat the Knight of the Gothic Missal, Don Juan Ruiz de Mantanzas, killed his adversary while he himself remained unhurt. Cathedrals of Spain As I am told, he has overcome and has in prison in his castle sixty-four knights of Arthur's court, whom he has met and vanquished in single combat. Historic Tales, Vol. XIII (of 15), Part I The Romance of Reality. King Arthur But when Zurdoki drew his sword and challenged him to single combat, he also called his page, sent him for a rapier, and stood on his defense. Pretty Michal It had ceased firing, because Rear Admiral Head had unexpectedly discovered that his Mackerel crew was a Black Republican; and had therefore engaged him in single combat, greatly to the detriment of the regular engagement. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 He was skilled in single combat; as a general, he was almost invariably the victor. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) “Dim is the rumour of a common fight, When host meets host, and many names are sunk; But of a single combat Fame speaks clear.” A Week at Waterloo in 1815 Lady De Lancey's Narrative: Being an Account of How She Nursed Her Husband, Colonel Sir William Howe De Lancey, Quartermaster-General of the Army, Mortally Wounded in the Great Battle From time to time fights take place, but these are merely single combats, and they grow less and less fierce. The Forerunners Duelling was still a possibility; so much so that when two medicals fell to fisticuffs in Adam Square, it was seriously hinted that single combat would be the result. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. XXII (of 25) Juvenilia and Other Papers Rear Admiral Head heard the sound in the midst of his single combat, and paused to ascertain what it was. The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 The tactics of an air battle on a larger scale are much more complicated than those for single combats. Cavalry of the Clouds The stooping figure in squaw's dress signed once more for single combat. The Plow-Woman Gone is the gay camp life, gone are the motley uniforms, gone is single combat—gone, in a word, are the show features. The Forerunners Nevertheless, they and all the other Indians on the reservation were keen to see Pa-he-haska, the white man who had killed the skillful young chief Yellow Hand in single combat. Boys' Book of Frontier Fighters If any such should proffer his services, he might do battle in single combat with her accuser. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 2, No. 12, May, 1851. He was particularly keen on the details of battles, single combats, incidents of scouting parties, and the like. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 20 (of 25) As they jostled, stretching this way and that, the arm began slowly to brandish the bow, and in a manner to announce that the holder desired single combat. The Plow-Woman Scarcely had the first cold civilities passed, when Glanvill found himself involved in single combat with an assailant armed with the ten categories of Aristotle. Calamities and Quarrels of Authors Such misanthropy is wisdom, absolute wisdom, compared with the Titanic presumption and audacity of challenging to single combat the sovereign of the world. Callista : a Tale of the Third Century Fighting, or single combat, is the truly chivalrous exercise, and this may be combined with horsemanship. Pedagogics as a System Tired at last of this exhilarating pursuit, she engaged in single combat with the stove, and, being signally beaten, resolved to try a course of human nature as developed in her companions. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 90, April, 1865 The law of her race prevented a male dingo from attacking her, and no female in that countryside would have cared to face Warrigal in single combat. Finn The Wolfhound No sooner was he of Tancarville healed, than he repaired to the royal presence, and defied the Lord of Harecourt to single combat. Architectural Antiquities of Normandy The complainant must prove a charge of murder, high treason, or manslaughter, by single combat with the accused. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 But the art of single combat is much degenerated, and the pistol-duel, through its increasing frequency, proves this degeneration.— Pedagogics as a System These two German aviators long held the record for execution done in single combat. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons No creature lived there that could think of meeting him in single combat. Finn The Wolfhound I commanded the van, I fought in single combat. The Chinese Fairy Book It is easily perceived that in such single combat the judgment of God was not upon the main question, but upon the question which of the two had committed perjury. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 When the object which we are to subdue, instead of being an animal, is a man like ourselves, as in single combat, we have exercise both of body and mind pushed to its highest power. Pedagogics as a System Was it not he who in single combat had met and conquered a young ferret! an exploit in itself quite sufficient to establish his fame as a warrior. The Rambles of a Rat This cliff is where the redoubtable Guy retired as a hermit after championing the cause of England in single combat against a giant champion of the Danes, and is about a mile from Warwick. England, Picturesque and Descriptive A Reminiscence of Foreign Travel They sallied forth at the head of a heavenly warrior host, laid out a camp before his cave, and sent a brave warrior to challenge him to single combat. The Chinese Fairy Book So in case of the application of the single combat in civil suits, which, however, could take place only when the amount claimed was at least one mark. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 5, November, 1863 “Never!” shouted Calhoun, in answer to the summons to surrender, and with sword in hand, he spurred forward to engage Crawford in single combat. Raiding with Morgan That is true, Amuba, and you have certainly hit upon the weak point in the use of such a weapon; but for single combat, or the fighting of broken ranks, they would be grand. The Cat of Bubastes A Tale of Ancient Egypt According to the code in the Middle Ages the challenge and the single combat were recognized institutions; and they say that knights-errant used to go riding through the country seeking worthy opponents. When the West Was Young In this they succeeded so well that the Prince of Condé became so exasperated against Turenne as to challenge him to single combat. Henry IV, Makers of History The ancient heroes appear, from what Homer says, to have got into a way of cracking away most tremendously when they were going to engage in single combat. The Comic Latin Grammar A new and facetious introduction to the Latin tongue I thought the day was past when generals fought single combats in front of their men. Soldiers of the Queen It is a wonderful and victorious single combat, in that great battle, which has always been waging since society began. Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges It is impossible for me to contend with you in single combat. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots It was at this time that a single combat took place between Ardeshir and one of the Mahomedan chiefs, a combat in which the latter was thrown from his horse and killed by the Parsi. Les Parsis And he knew the mettle of this ferocious bird, almost as much to be dreaded, in single combat, as the saber-tooth itself. In the Morning of Time This nettled Sir Sydney so much, that he sent me a challenge to meet him in single combat on the beach at Caiffa. The Surrender of Napoleon Being the narrative of the surrender of Buonaparte, and of his residence on board H.M.S. Bellerophon, with a detail of the principal events that occurred in that ship between the 24th of May and the 8th of August 1815 He was perpetually urging her to single combat, touching her up on some supposed tender point in the hope of getting a rally. Lover or Friend He fought with great bravery, and in the end the issue of the day was decided by a single combat between him and Elala, both mounted on huge elephants. Round the Wonderful World Or the knights-errant—they had a splendid time roaming through the forest, and tilting a spear against anyone who was ready for single combat. The Madcap of the School Titus Manlius caused his son to be publicly beheaded for disobeying a military order in challenging an enemy to single combat, slaying him, and bringing back the spoils. Ave Roma Immortalis, Vol. 1 Studies from the Chronicles of Rome Finally realizing that there was no hope of escape so long as he remained in command, I rode forth alone between the lines and challenged him to single combat. When Dreams Come True He slew one or two of the foremost of those who surrounded him, calling out all the time to Richmond to come out and meet him in single combat. Richard III Makers of History And then a knight-troubadour captured along with the king, one who had an old grudge against the Count de Gobignon, offered to go to Damietta and meet the count in single combat. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel They hunt singly, and their battles are single combats, like those of Homeric heroes. Introduction to the Science of Sociology Before the Transylvanian town of Regall, he killed three Turkish officers in single combat, for which doughty deed he was knighted. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History "I am going on alone before the town, to see if I can not find some body to come out to fight me in single combat." Richard II Makers of History It was first used for popular sports, for single combats, for rustic councils. Rambles Beyond Railways; or, Notes in Cornwall taken A-foot Above all, the time thus saved must be devoted to individual riding and single combat. Cavalry in Future Wars Their communities are more numerous; they act much more in concert; their battles are not mere single combats, but they know how to act in combination. Introduction to the Science of Sociology Long before the battle of Roncesvalles Roland and Olivier had met in single combat on a quiet island in the Rhone. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History He challenges the governor of the castle to single combat. Richard II Makers of History Bothwell now sent a herald to the camp of his enemies, challenging any one of them to meet him, and settle the question of his guilt or innocence by single combat. Mary Queen of Scots Makers of History The report was soon spread abroad, and coming to the young lord's ears, he demanded that the farmer should resign his claim to the lady, or else meet him in single combat. Harper's Young People, November 4, 1879 An Illustrated Weekly Norfolk denied the truth of the story, and Richard ordered the two to prove their truthfulness by a single combat at Coventry. A Student's History of England, v. 1 (of 3) From the earliest times to the Death of King Edward VII Charles therefore marched to Nager, and Ferracute, hearing of his arrival, sallied out from the city to challenge any warrior to single combat. Mediaeval Tales This engraving represents the manner in which knights rode to the encounter of each other in single combat. Richard II Makers of History As they faced Ingram's force a certain Major Bristow stepped out of the ranks and offered to try the justice of the governor's cause after the manner of the Middle Ages by single combat. Bacon's Rebellion, 1676 He knew the very name of priest was an offence in its way to that highly Evangelical woman; and if they were to come to single combat, better immediately than after intolerable suspense and delay. The Perpetual Curate For in this wise had it been ordered—that they should tilt in single combat, their adversaries having been previously determined by lot, one couple succeeding another until each knight had fought once. Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) On the 28th of March, 1814, such a blast descended upon the Essex, whose captain had by that time come to despair of forcing Hillyar to single combat. Admiral Farragut In heathen Iceland, the owner of a piece of land might be deprived of it by an adversary who could overpower him in single combat. Principles Of Political Economy If a Japanese approached to defy one of them to single combat, they enveloped and slew him. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era The latter siege lasted nearly four months, and during its continuance Henry fought a single combat with the governor in the mines, each combatant having his vizor down and being unknown to the other. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 It may well be understood that in this series of preliminary single combats, Sancie had eyes alone for that in which Richard figured. Romance of Roman Villas (The Renaissance) It was the beginning of that long series of fights at sea, in which the French were so often successful in single combat, and so often defeated in general actions. Lectures on the French Revolution The former was met by the Scottish outpost on the road, and here occurred the famous single combat in which Robert Bruce, though not fully armed for battle, killed Sir Henry Bohun. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" Thirty years after, England gathered an unexpected fruit of this narrow policy, when, to her intense bewilderment, she saw frigate after frigate outsailed and defeated in single combat with American antagonists. The Critical Period of American History Hector, brother to Troilus, challenges a Greek champion to single combat. William Shakespeare He made no attempt upon the city itself, and hostilities were confined to skirmishes beneath the walls and single combats between Christian knights and Muslim cavaliers, wherein on either side prodigies of valour were performed. The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia In the course of it, Pantauchus challenged Pyrrhus to single combat. Pyrrhus Makers of History “I challenge you to single combat,” cried he. Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure This observation proved that virgin queens engage in single combats; but we wished to discover whether those fecundated, and mothers, had the same animosity. New observations on the natural history of bees The daughter of Sir Godfrey has heard our legend, and last week told her sire that to-night she would follow it out to the letter, and meet the Dragon of Wantley alone in single combat.” The Dragon of Wantley His Tale At the expiration of the truce he distinguished himself by the defence of Dinan, and here he engaged in single combat with Sir Thomas Canterbury. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History Generally applied to an enemy, but strictly an opponent in single combat. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The frigate L'Embuscade, while lying in the harbor of New York, had been challenged to single combat by the British frigate Boston, then cruising off Sandy Hook. Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3. That they should settle the dispute by single combat, the two claimants to the crown to fight a duel on the plain, in presence of their respective armies. William the Conqueror Makers of History Both parties at length determined to put the final issue of the war to the test of a single combat, stipulating that the conqueror should acquire the sovereignty of the whole island. A New Voyage Round the World, in the years 1823, 24, 25, and 26, Vol. 2 A gigantic Arab horseman offered him single combat, and broke his shield by way of challenge. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History This term was for him who had yielded in single combat. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The only way I can see for an outsider like myself to end this war is to challenge whoever the clans designate to single combat, and I'd have no chance in a conventional battle. Zeta Exchange A Terran Empire story And in respect to single combat, the disadvantage on Harold's part would be as great in such a contest as it would be in the proposed arbitration. William the Conqueror Makers of History "I did thrash him upon one occasion, you know, and a single combat with a fellow of that kind is oftener than not decisive." That Lass O' Lowrie's 1877 It was also the custom when hostile armies met, for the boldest warrior to challenge one of the enemy to come out and fight in single combat. With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds A single combat at a time and place appointed in consequence of a challenge; a practice which had its uses and abuses, now prohibited. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The prince of the Petchenegans now proposed to Vladimir to settle their quarrel by single combat and thus spare the lives of their people. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Another desperate single combat was won by Turpin, who slew a heathen emir “as black as molten pitch.” Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race These single combats were the origin of the modern custom of dueling. Margaret of Anjou Makers of History During this quiet period, the Cid fought only a few single combats as champion of the king. With Spurs of Gold Heroes of Chivalry and their Deeds As he approached the wooden gunboats prudently turned back and ran under the shelter of the Confederate batteries on the south shore, leaving the "Merrimac" to meet the "Monitor" in single combat. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima The next day, which was Friday, as the two armies were drawn up in battle array, a Magyar hero, riding forth, galloped up and down, challenging the Turks to single combat. The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro' Men who die in single combat he styles 'martyrs of the Devil.' Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography This Katrington denied; so Anneslie, who was very angry at the loss of the castle, challenged him to single combat to try the question. Margaret of Anjou Makers of History Brave chiefs of each opposing side Their strength in single combat tried. The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse Descend into the arena now, unarmed save for the hands which the gods have given you, and thus engage that unconquered monster in single combat! "Unto Caesar" They formed two parties, and numerous single combats took place, the victors being highly applauded by the spectators. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries It is said that at one time he challenged all the officers in Gibraltar to meet him in single combat, one after another, and he actually did engage in duels with several of them. Stories of New Jersey The civil and the social law would protect every member of the community, and there could be no need of resorting to the barbarous custom of settling differences by single combat. In School and Out or, The Conquest of Richard Grant. Then the king bade his steward pick up Sir Amys’ glove, and fixed a morning, fourteen days hence, when the two should meet in single combat. The Red Romance Book Charles was terribly indignant, and loaded his rival with such violent invectives that Francis challenged him to single combat. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges The tale of his killings in single combat is the longest authentically assigned to any man in American history. The Story of the Outlaw A Study of the Western Desperado Many bloody single combats took place in which the enemy generally fell, for in bodily prowess a Swede was always superior to any one of the attacking force. Stories of New Jersey On the contrary, it was as if a general engagement had been abandoned and both the opposing companies had resolved themselves into the happy audience of a single combat. Days Off And Other Digressions I, a solitary knight, challenge you to meet me in single combat, that I may avenge the wrongs that you have done to the noble Pentapolin!’ The Red Romance Book The elector was so overcome with indignation, that he challenged the French general to single combat, which the great marshal declined. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges The dragoon might easily have come to the worst in single combat with such a maiden if he had not obtained an advantage over her at the start by twisting her hair round his hand. The Northern Iron The plain bristled with tent-pegs, litters were crushed, pedestrians trampled and camels overthrown; single combats with sticks and other weapons took place; briefly, it was a state of chaotic confusion. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 19 — Travel and Adventure It was unthinkable for a Mekinese ship to refuse single combat! Talents, Incorporated Both the emir and the giant agreed that their quarrel should stand or fall by single combat, and so the fight began. The Red Romance Book Three of the enemy, one after another, did my captain slay with his own hand; and then came a single combat the like of which few have seen. The French Prisoners of Norman Cross A Tale For Nestor, by reciting his battles and acts of prowess, stirred up Patroclus and nine others to single combat with Hector. Plutarch's Morals These two powerful creatures often meet in the jungles of India, and try their strength in single combat. Quadrupeds, What They Are and Where Found A Book of Zoology for Boys Some warriors engaged in a succession of single combats, in which they fought with clubs. Notable Voyagers From Columbus to Nordenskiold About New Year’s Day, 1406, “when he assumed his arms,” he made a grand tournament in Smithfield; the Earl of Moray challenged him to single combat, and was triumphantly vanquished by Kent. The White Rose of Langley A Story of the Olden Time Despencer fell in single combat the next day, and Hamilton fled, hotly pursued, northward. The Handbook to English Heraldry “What does this mean!” inquired Morton of Arthur, “it looks as though they were about to engage in single combat.” The Island Home A Victoria Cross was also given to Captain Nevill Smyth, who galloped forward and engaged in single combat with an Arab who was attacking camp followers, and killed him, being slightly wounded himself. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign David Haggart, again, the Scottish Jack Sheppard,—Borrow describes him as “a lad of some fifteen years,” p. xxvwith “prodigious breadth of chest,” and as defeating in single combat a full-grown baker’s apprentice. Lavengro The Scholar - The Gypsy - The Priest, Vol. 1 (of 2) On the contrary, the Duke of Guise, his most bitter enemy, promptly stepped forward to offer him his services as second in the single combat proposed! History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 Greatly excited, she silently moved on, and peeping out from behind some foliage, she saw in a small open space in the woods two men engaged in single combat. John Gayther's Garden and the Stories Told Therein Chandos complained to the Black Prince, who sent a letter of remonstrance to Clisson, but it was only replied by a challenge to the Prince to meet him in single combat. Brittany & Its Byways The whole front of the battle was indeed a chain of single combats. Our Soldiers Gallant Deeds of the British Army during Victoria's Reign Hector challenges the bravest of the Greeks to single combat, and nine of the chiefs having cast lots, Ajax is appointed to meet him. The Iliad of Homer (1873) He first travelled through Thessaly and arrived at the river Echedorus, where he met the giant Cycnus, the son of Ares and Pyrene, who challenged him to single combat. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome The best thing you can do," replied the Moslem leader, "is immediately to accept a challenge to a single combat with me. History of the Moors of Spain Dim is the rumor of a common175-5 fight, Where host meets host, and many names are sunk; But of a single combat fame speaks clear.” Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 It would not do to have my sergeant killing Red Murdo in single combat, or Red Murdo killing my sergeant, certainly not with me looking on. The Black Colonel Just as the armies are on the point of engaging, Paris proposes a single combat, but, on Menelaus advancing, retires in affright. The Iliad of Homer (1873) At length, wearied with the hot pursuit, Hector made a stand and challenged his foe to single combat. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome As an athlete, he had few equals; as a shot, none; in single combat, not to be beaten. The Confidence-Man What is the real reason for Sohrab’s desire to fight in single combat? Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 6 The tradition of single combat went back into the very mists of time in the Highlands; and merely the form varied. The Black Colonel Velo liked to imagine bandits, too; big, ferocious fellows whom he outwitted, or choked into insensibility in single combat. Shelled by an Unseen Foe Before the heroes encountered each other in single combat, the two goddesses, Thetis and Eos, hastened to Olympus to intercede with its mighty ruler for the life of their sons. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome Evidentially in single combat with equal weapons he would have been a match for twenty of us. Edison's Conquest of Mars The speeches of the chiefs are given; the single combats between heroes described; and, as in Homer, the names and genealogies of the foremost men are brought into the verse. A Brief History of the English Language and Literature, Vol. 2 The plaintiffs appeared in court, and demanded single combat. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 "I shall soon be strong again, father; and these are honorable scars, for I had them in single combat with Titus, himself, in the valley between Hebron and Carmelia." For the Temple A Tale of the Fall of Jerusalem He relents, however, so far as to propose to decide the matter by single combat, to which the Pope, according to all but nineteenth century sentiment, very properly consents. The Flourishing of Romance and the Rise of Allegory (Periods of European Literature, vol. II) Never in a single combat was there a fiercer fight. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor Other fierce battles were fought and numberless single combats, when the English never failed to come away victorious. The Golden Grasshopper A story of the days of Sir Thomas Gresham The use of single combat, at first designed only for a trial of innocence, like the ordeals of fire and water, was in succeeding ages practised for deciding rights and property. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 But more and more were hurrying from above to their help, the officers threw themselves to the front, and the flight was stayed, while quite a series of single combats began to take place. Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea The next day, which was Friday, as p. 230the two armies were drawn up in battle array, a Magyar hero riding forth, galloped up and down, challenging the Turks to single combat. The Romany Rye a sequel to "Lavengro" He must encounter and slay a mad dog in single combat. Parkhurst Boys And Other Stories of School Life And now single combats again commenced, and the interior of the earthwork resembled an ancient arena. For Fortune and Glory A Story of the Soudan War Whenever the rabbins had to decide on a dispute about property between two parties, neither of which could produce evidence to substantiate his claim, they terminated it by single combat. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 Sending a party to kill, or fight with an enemy are synonymous, and permissible by the international or military law, the Arab mode of fighting mostly consisting of single combats. A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád' Showing that all the Wars of Mohammad Were Defensive; and that Aggressive War, or Compulsory Conversion, is not Allowed in The Koran - 1885 D'Ambois gave these in a satisfactory manner; but had he not done so, the Duke declared, in spite of their difference of rank, he would have engaged in single combat with him. Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois When released from captivity, the two knights told to the duke their tale of love; and the duke promised that whichever proved the victor in single combat, should have Emily for his prize. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 Gloucester challenged Philip to decide their claims by single combat. History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 This was to settle the matter by single combat between the kings. Historical Tales, Vol. 9 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. Scandinavian. The fighting was, according to Arab custom, in single combats. A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád' Showing that all the Wars of Mohammad Were Defensive; and that Aggressive War, or Compulsory Conversion, is not Allowed in The Koran - 1885 No answer to his first challenge having come, Telramund repeated his audacious demand, offering again to fight in single combat anybody who dared to accept it. Legends of the Rhine Uthal, who had also dethroned his father, was slain in single combat by Ossian, who had come to restore the deposed monarch to his throne. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 About this time Henry sent a message to the Dauphin, challenging him to single combat, and so to decide the dreadful struggle in which the two kingdoms were engaged, without the further effusion of blood. Henry of Monmouth, Volume 2 Memoirs of Henry the Fifth The single combats were usually more decisive, though the absolute success of the British flag, was far from being as much a matter of course as it subsequently became. The Two Admirals He came to the aid of his brother in his single combat with the Swedish King Ongentheow, and slew the king, being rewarded by Hygelac with the hand of his only daughter. The Tale of Beowulf Sometime King of the Folk of the Weder Geats After this horsemen in no great numbers armed themselves many times for battle, but the struggles always ended in single combats, and the Romans were victorious in all of them. Procopius History of the Wars, Books V. and VI. River and mountain have their traditions of spectres and transformations; giant "cauldrons" resound in the mountains, and monumental stones are erected over warriors, who "buckled on their belts," and fell in single combat. Strife and Peace In single combat on foot, long daggers were generally held in the left hand, and were used for the purpose both of guarding and of striking at close quarters. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS Hereupon Mr. Schnackenberger made him acquainted with the circumstances, which were so unpalatable to the purchaser of 'the article,' that he challenged Mr. Schnackenberger to single combat there and then. The Uncollected Writings of Thomas de Quincey, Vol. 2 With a Preface and Annotations by James Hogg A warrior, named Cocas, who had deserted from Emperor to King, rode up to the Imperial army, challenging their bravest to single combat. Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation Of his single combats afterwards we shall but speak of one fought at Brussels, in honor of the son of the Duke of Burgundy, then eighteen years old. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. Instead of killing them out of hand we caught the biggest scorpions, made a ring in the sand about a couple of feet in diameter, and matched them in single combat. With Our Army in Palestine Broken up by the trees, it resolved itself into a series of single combats. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS Titus Manlius, having slain a Gaul in single combat, who challenged any of the Roman soldiers, takes from him a golden chain, and hence gets the name of Torquatus. The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 It was some time after this that another young man appeared at Verona and challenged Theodoric to single combat. Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation Yet single combat in those days was not quite the easy affair we might imagine it, if we judged from fiction and legend. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. In single combats, too, our airmen now more than held their own, for the Turkish planes either fled at first sight or, if they stayed to argue the point, were generally brought down. With Our Army in Palestine Under these circumstances, the Consuls published a proclamation that no Roman should engage in single combat with a Latin on pain of death. A Smaller History of Rome If thou shrinkest from the hazard—be our game the strife of swords, Meet we in the single combat—all our difference to decide. Nala and Damayanti and Other Poems Great was Theodoric's joy to behold again the good Master Hildebrand; but great was his indignation when the young Dane, who came with Hildebrand, challenged him to single combat. Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation From his left arm, fastened by a chain of gold, hung a splendid helmet, which he offered as a prize to any knight who could overcome him in single combat. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. He rushed on Fabri, who in the middle of the first line was supporting, though far from young, a single combat with one of the Savoyard leaders. The Long Night Here again a Gallic warrior of gigantic size challenged any one of the Romans to single combat. A Smaller History of Rome Rustem did not say from whom he had got his, but he proposed, as a solution, that his Highness should allow him and his rival to fight in single combat on the spot. Tales of Wonder Every Child Should Know Then the two chiefs met in single combat. Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation It is to be hoped that long before another century has passed, there will be an end of all single combats in civilized lands. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. Half a dozen single combats were in progress at once; amid yells and groans, and the jar and clash of a score of weapons. The Long Night He challenged the thief to single combat: swords the weapon, the time then. On the Spanish Main Or, Some English forays on the Isthmus of Darien. The Guerri�re, the Java, and the Macedonian had each been captured in single combat, and every British post-captain betwixt Portsmouth and Halifax was swearing with mere fury. Deeds that Won the Empire Historic Battle Scenes Francis retaliated this challenge, by giving Charles the lie; and, after demanding security of the field, he offered to maintain his cause by single combat. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C. From Henry VII. to Mary Edward attacked the camp of the rebels; and being transported by the ardor of battle, leaped over the trench with a few followers, and encountered Gourdon in single combat. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part B. From Henry III. to Richard III. For this misbehavior, Essex was afterwards accused of felony by Robert de Montfort; was vanquished in single combat; his estate was confiscated; and he himself was thrust into a convent. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John Thou art lawfully challenged to single combat; 'twill be a game for life or death; one of us must fall! The Vikings of Helgeland The Prose Dramas Of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. III. Evidently in single combat with equal weapons he would have been a match for twenty of us. Edison's Conquest of Mars The combat may seem to you ridiculously unequal, but I know the moss trooper, and I can tell you that, in a single combat like this, activity goes far to counterbalance weight and armour. Both Sides the Border A Tale of Hotspur and Glendower He fought desperate single combats, leaped from cliffs into space or across bridgeless chasms, took part in dozens of sets illustrating scenes of frontier life as Billy Threewit conceived these. Steve Yeager The solemnities of single combat, as established by law, banished the notion of every thing unfair or unequal in rencounters, and maintained an appearance of courtesy between the combatants till the moment of their engagement. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John I have challenged Gunnar to single combat; him thou hast safely enough, unless I myself—but no matter.— The Vikings of Helgeland The Prose Dramas Of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. III. With the first morning light a messenger, his mission announced by the blare of trumpets, went forth from the citadel, daring Prince Hasan to single combat with a champion fighting on behalf of Mirza Shah. Tales of Destiny If it was necessary he would challenge the count, with all his decorations, to single combat and would kill him so that she might be free to join her little doctor. Woman Triumphant (La Maja Desnuda) Each recognizes the honour and valiancy of the other, and it is arranged that they shall seek each other out in battle, to settle their rivalry by single combat. The Growth of English Drama On one occasion a member of the party, accompanied by his relatives, rushed down the pole and seizing his lance and shield challenged his adversary to single combat. The Manóbos of Mindanáo Memoirs of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume XXIII, First Memoir I would not give atonement for Jokul, and, had things so befallen, I had willingly slain thee, Gunnar, in single combat—yet I could not but protect thy child. The Vikings of Helgeland The Prose Dramas Of Henrik Ibsen, Vol. III. Besides single combats we sometimes assembled on Saturdays to meet the scholars of another school, and very little was required for the growth of strained relations, and war. The Story of My Boyhood and Youth Mike was engaged in a single combat with one of the horsemen, and had just run his opponent through when Desmond shouted to him; so, turning, he galloped after his master. In the Irish Brigade A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain Severe fighting ensued, but the pirates were defeated, Maynard himself killing Blackbeard in single combat with swords. American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' After a prolix interchange of civility and defiance, Rama and Bali resolve to determine their respective supremacy by single combat. Tales from the Hindu Dramatists Don't you remember that bully little girl who swung her fists in single combat and uppercut her brother and me whenever her sense of fairness was outraged? The Danger Mark He does not care to command, he likes too well to give battle, and is already the knight of single combats. Georges Guynemer Knight of the Air He had taken it from a marauding Uhlan with whom he had engaged in single combat, strangling him with his own hands—so! Leaves from a Field Note-Book Meanwhile Molly had provoked him to single combat. Great Possessions Mrs. Maxwell's old black eyes travelled slowly and unflinchingly around the company, resting on each in turn as if she had with each a bout of single combat. Jane Field A Novel That blooming Amazon was twice on the point of provoking the dismal sorceress, who kept her court in the parlour of the Mills, to single combat. The House by the Church-Yard She looked down, and there, far below them indeed, but yet distinct enough, they saw Laurence daring Blaise Renouf to single combat and vaunting his Irish prowess, as we have already seen him do. The Black Douglas Had lions been destroyed only in single combat, men had had but a bad time of it; and what but laws could awe the men p. 155who killed the lions? Dialogues of the Dead Now Yussuf, the Governor, was himself a soldier of some repute, and when he heard of the failure of his messenger he boastfully expressed a desire to meet the celebrated Marko in single combat. The Land of the Black Mountain The Adventures of Two Englishmen in Montenegro I think it is probable that no other man ever killed a grizzly bear in single combat, and I also have my doubts about this one having done so. Round-about Rambles in Lands of Fact and Fancy Being one, they were stronger than armies; nor could they be overcome in single combat. The House of the Vampire When the armies meet it is the leaders who fight in single combat. Ancient Art and Ritual I have killed men in fair fighting, in honourable single combat, but don’t understand cutting the throats of women and children. Dialogues of the Dead He at last succeeded; and a single combat ensued, p. 50of a most desperate character. Folk-Lore and Legends Scotland The Berkshire woods were soon cleared, and at Whitsuntide Edward succeeded in dispersing Adam Gurdon's band and in capturing its renowned leader in single combat. History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 Here the wicked Almidor fell in single combat with St. George, to the great delight of his subjects, who begged the Champion to be King in his stead. English Fairy Tales I shall meet the man who ties his horse's nose in a bag, some day, in single combat, and there will be only one of us left to tell the tale of the encounter. A String of Amber Beads With this object, Minerva having consented, they both agreed to cause Hector to challenge one of the Greek warriors to engage with him in single combat. The Story of Troy They would prove to one another which was the better woman, as knights in single combat of old proved it, or fighters in the ring to-day. Dangerous Ages But Althias was by no means willing to accept the proposal, but demanded that he fight with him in single combat for the booty. History of the Wars, Books III and IV The Vandalic War This man alone had the courage, without being ordered by Bouzes or anyone else, to go out of his own accord to meet the man in single combat. History of the Wars, Books I and II The Persian War At last, in despair, Edward challenged Philip VI. to decide their claim to France by single combat. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) The hero Sarpedon at the head of his brave Lycians attempted to turn back the onset of the Myrmidons, and he sought out their leader to engage him in single combat. The Story of Troy Brutus himself and his cousin Aruns Tarquin soon after killed one another in single combat in a battle outside the walls, and all the women of Rome mourned for him as for a father. Young Folks' History of Rome A fierce battle ensued, and one of its dramatic incidents was a single combat between the rival kings. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria No one is invulnerable, even in single combat, with the arme blanche, and with fire arms they are nearly on an equality. An Inquiry into the Permanent Causes of the Decline and Fall of Powerful and Wealthy Nations. Designed To Shew How The Prosperity Of The British Empire May Be Prolonged A bridge is built, the army passes over it, the Saxons are discomfited in a great battle, and Guiteclin is killed in single combat by Charlemagne himself. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine Now these were all killed by him in single combat. The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge Stepping in between both armies, he offered the Romans to decide the dispute by single combat; adding, that the side whose champion was overcome, should submit to the conqueror. Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. Their games now were of nothing but tilts and jousts, single combats, adventures and deeds of arms: the paladins were their imaginary playfellows. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science October, 1877. Vol XX - No. 118 It is only when his dear friend Patroclus has been slain by the valiant Hector, eldest son of Priam, that he sallies forth, meets Hector in single combat, and finally slays him. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 They engage in single combat; the old Emperor kills the Saxon’s horse, disarms him, and only spares his life on condition of his embracing Christianity and yielding himself prisoner. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine The severest of all these single combats was the one in which he had as opponent his former friend and foster-brother Ferdiad. The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge With these injunctions, both armies were drawn out and ready, when Me'tius, the general of the enemy's cavalry, pushed forward from his lines, and challenged any knight in the Roman army to single combat. Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. He had never seen such strongly-built women in his life: scarcely one of them but could easily have overthrown him, without stratagem, in single combat. Guy Rivers: A Tale of Georgia And now the two armies were drawn up which were to decide the fate of England, when it was proposed to determine the war by a single combat between the two kings. The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 07 (of 12) Old Naymes in turn kills his man—a brother of Guiteclin—in single combat, Dyalas, the Emperor’s new vassal, ‘armed in French fashion,’ performs wonders in honour of his new allegiance. Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine Cuchulain agrees to allow the Connacht host to continue their march on condition that every day they send one of xxi their champions to meet him in single combat. The Ancient Irish Epic Tale Táin Bó Cúalnge He was equally remarkable for single combat, and for having saved the lives of many eminent citizens. Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. He was, however, so moved to despair by the sight, that he sent a challenge to Turenne to meet him in single combat. The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power There is my own brother; in a moment of passion and jealousy he challenged me to single combat; I had sense to resist his impetuosity. The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One He had retired in this manner some distance from the brick house, when he saw Captain Robert Joiett of the Virginia line, engaged in single combat with a British officer. The Yankee Tea-party Or, Boston in 1773 It is the tale of two brothers who meet in single combat, with visors down, and slay each other unrecognised. A History of English Romanticism in the Nineteenth Century Augus'tus, however, too well knew the inequality of their situations to comply with this forlorn proposal; he, therefore, coolly replied, "Antony has ways enough to die besides in single combat." Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. Long since, he sent me a challenge to decide our quarrel in single combat, but it liked me ill, seeing that I am of no great strength. Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion Hearing that Karna hath been slain by Savyasaci in single combat, I am plunged in an ocean of woe like a wrecked vessel in the vast deep! The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Similarly the canto on "Education" narrates how a fairy knight, while conducting his young son to the house of Paidia, encounters the giant Custom and worsts him in single combat. A History of English Romanticism in the Eighteenth Century The Christian general, whose name was Nestorius, went forward and challenged any Saracen to single combat. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 He has killed bulls in single combat, evaded the charge of the cow whose calf he has caught, stampeded sheep and their herders. Bears I Have Met—and Others Armed, and with but few attendants, he hotly pursued him, and, as old chronicles tell, at a place called Newton, he overtook and slew him in single combat. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Beholding that single combat between Partha and Karna, thousands of combatants there slapped their armpits and waved their garments in the air. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 King Arthur, spying the marvelous feats of arms he performed, rode up and challenged him to a single combat. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) Among other single combats, of which several were fought between the two armies, it chanced that Serjabil Ebn Shahhnah was engaged with an officer of the Christians, who was much too strong for him. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 He bore it in war and in single combat, and with it he slew the giant Thiasse, whose daughter Fridur he took. Folk-Lore and Legends; Scandinavian The single combats that occur in Shakespeare's plays are very numerous. A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character What man is there, possessed of any wisdom, that would challenge such a person to a single combat? The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Wretches, that they ever came to the thought of a single combat! The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. I really thought she was about tendering the ordeal of single combat. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh The leaders engaged in single combat, and were both severely wounded: eventually the invaders were defeated and expelled from Lower Connaught. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 But when they came near to each other, the goodly Paris went before the front rank of the Trojans, and brandished his spear, and challenged all the Argive chiefs to single combat. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Thus in that fierce single combat between those two heroes, which was the result of what had been settled at the time of the match at dice, their standards first battled with each other. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Eteocles and Polynices in a single combat slew each other, and their mother having found the corses of her sons laid violent hands on herself; and Creon her brother received the kingdom. The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. The Icelandic Sagas are filled with stories of single combats, or holm-gangs. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology In the sequel, Cúchulainn, unaware that Conla was his son, slew him in single combat, too late discovering his identity from the ring which he wore. The Religion of the Ancient Celts “Let us rouse the valiant spirit of horse-taming Hector, to challenge one of the Greeks to deadly single combat.” The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Then, O Bharata, I could once more see the diverse single combats that the combatants fought at noon of day, each according to his strength and his rank, all of which were exceedingly fierce. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Most of the events were single combats, but there were two meetings in which a man confronted a couple of assailants. The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People Soon after, they successively entered the lists, and entertained us with single combats. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 15 Forming A Complete History Of The Origin And Progress Of Navigation, Discovery, And Commerce, By Sea And Land, From The Earliest Ages To The Present Time Many a trait reminds us of the chivalry of the middle ages, particularly the custom of single combat, which was foreign to the Greeks and Romans. The Land-War In Ireland (1870) A History For The Times Sometimes the chief warriors fought in single combat, while the armies looked on, and the old men of Troy, with the women, came out to watch afar off from the city walls. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Indeed, hearing that that foremost of men, that best of car-warriors, hath been slain in single combat, I am sinking in an ocean of grief like a person without a raft in the sea! The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 The army was defeated, and the two brothers slew each other in single combat. The Seven Plays in English Verse The champion of Tenu had come to him in his tent and challenged him to single combat. Patriarchal Palestine The bargain and series of single combats, interrupted by breaches of the agreement on the part of Connaught. The Cattle-Raid of Cualnge (Tain Bo Cualnge) : An Old Irish Prose-Epic Make the Trojans and the Achaians sit down; and do thou challenge the bravest of the Achaians to meet thee in single combat. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Then Karna, O monarch, shook his bow Vijaya and, filled with rage, repeatedly eyed Arjuna in that battle, desiring a single combat with him. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 The Prince engaged in single combat with their leader, wounded and unhorsed him, and then, in reward of his valor, granted him his pardon. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) Many were killed in single combat by a hero called One. Samoa, A Hundred Years Ago And Long Before These then were all killed by him in single combat. The Cattle-Raid of Cualnge (Tain Bo Cualnge) : An Old Irish Prose-Epic He at once challenged their leader, a brave man named Kallimachus, to single combat, and both received and inflicted a mortal wound. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Indeed, the gods, the Danavas and the Gandharvas all waited there for witnessing that matchless single combat between those two lions among men. The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Marcellus was practised in all forms of battle, but was especially skilful in single combat, so that he never declined any man's challenge, and slew all who challenged him. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Fighting in single combats or small groups, the Macedonians struck in vain with their little daggers at the strong shields reaching to their feet carried by the Romans. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I They were all slain there in single combat. The Cattle-Raid of Cualnge (Tain Bo Cualnge) : An Old Irish Prose-Epic On hearing this, Alexander ordered the two leaders to fight in single combat: and he himself armed the one called Alexander, while Philotas armed the representative of Darius. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Many wonderful single combats have occurred on cars! The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 3 Books 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 He is said also to have killed one of the enemy in single combat in the presence of the general. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II For a minute or two they closed, in perfectly savage single combat. The Great Taboo Colonel Plume, pray what was the method of single combat in your time among the Cavaliers? The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 He sounded Crillon, the leader of the "Forty-five," on the subject, but this noble soldier refused to have anything to do with it, offering, however, to challenge him to single combat. The Forty-Five Guardsmen Ben very patiently surveyed his tormentors, waited to pick his man, and then challenged the biggest boy in the school to single combat. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 05 Little Journeys to the Homes of English Authors You cannot honor him with single combat, it appears. The Son of Clemenceau In single combat he had thrashed the grocer's boy who was several inches taller and two years older than himself. The Dark House He fell with his whole force on one of them, and crushed him, carrying off, besides his victory, the personal distinction of having slain in single combat the champion of the opposing force. Roman life in the days of Cicero He distinguished himself in numerous single combats with the ablest of the Greek heroes; and to him was principally due the stubborn defence of the Trojan capital. Matthew Arnold's Sohrab and Rustum and Other Poems Thither the kings, clad in splendid armour, crossed over, and commenced a single combat in the presence of the people. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune Indra sends his own chariot down from heaven to Ráma, who mounts it, and vanquishes Ravana in single combat, upon which Sítá is restored to her husband. Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala The six latter books of Virgil's poem are the four and twenty Iliads contracted: a quarrel occasioned by a lady, a single combat, battles fought, and a town besieg'd. Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books with Introductions, Notes and Illustrations The Norman Duke, to save the effusion of blood, sent these offers to Harold; either wholly to resign the kingdom to him, or to try the quarrel with him in single combat. The Prose Works of Jonathan Swift, D.D. — Volume 10 Historical Writings You ought to hear how we go to single combat, ever and anon, with shield and lance. The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2) |
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