A trial by combat would make this a memorable gathering.
"If this is to be trial by combat, the defendant has a right to hear your complaint."
Early trials by combat allowed a variety of weapons, particularly for knights.
I put it to you that we settle this by single combat.
Trial by combat is a poor way to settle an argument.
Know that she has called for trial by combat as is her right.
Otherwise we might as well return to litigation by combat.
His patrol of four made it back, but badly battered by combat.
It depended on at least half a dozen trials by combat.
Never believe that the days of trial by combat are over.