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Challenge: Quotations from Cyclopedia of Practical Quotations

Life, that dares send A challenge to his end, And when it comes, say, "Welcome, friend!"— RICHARD CRASHAW — Wishes to his (Supposed) Mistress. St. 29.

An I thought he had been valiant and so cunning in fence, I'ld have seen him damned ere I'ld have challenged him.— Shakespeare — Twelfth Night. Act III. Sc. 4. L. 311.

But thou liest in thy throat; that is not the matter I challenge thee for.— Shakespeare — Twelfth Night. Act III. Sc. 4. L. 172.

I never in my life Did hear a challenge urg'd more modestly, Unless a brother should a brother dare To gentle exercise and proof of arms.— Shakespeare — Henry IV. Pt. I. Act V. Sc. 2. L. 52.

There I throw my gage, To prove it on thee to the extremest point Of mortal breathing.— Shakespeare — Richard II. Act IV. Sc. 1. L. 46.