I couldn't even cross blades with him unless he allowed me to.

"I would not wish to cross blades with you again, my lady."

Would I love to cross blades with that one!

"We have not had to cross blades with Cyador in generations."

Instead of coming down, they crossed blades in an arch.

I ought to remember anyone fool enough to cross blades twice with me!

The last thing he wanted was to cross blades with the son of M'rel.

I'd once crossed blades with Carol, held her life in the palm of my hand.

The men stepped toward each other, raised their arms and crossed blades.

We shall cross blades, therefore, and by the joyous clash of them the gods will hear our thanks.