“At my challenge, by the ancient laws of combat, we are met at this...” – Bill, Gangs of New York ... Movie Quotes Database

Bill

At my challenge, by the ancient laws of combat, we are met at this chosen ground, to settle for good and all who holds sway over the five points: us natives, born rightwise to this fine land, or the foreign hordes defiling it.

Crowd

Yeah.

Priest Vallon

By the ancient laws of combat, I accept the challenge of the so called "natives." They plague our people at every turn, but from this day out, they shall plague us no more. For let it be known, that the hand that tries to strike us from this land shall be swiftly cut down.

Crowd

YEAH.

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