challenge of a coxcomb thought it vindication enough
Nay, I 169 am half inclined to suppose, that, in this debate between us, I have rather your politeness to contend with, than your judgment: and that, if your Lordship would deal roundly with me, your answer on this occasion would be the same with HIS , who, (as I have heard you tell the story) being questioned by his friends why a person of his acknowledged sense and bravery would accept the challenge of a coxcomb, thought it vindication enough of himself to reply, “that, for the men , he could safely trust their judgment; but how should he appear, at night, before the maids of honour 43 ?” — from The Works of Richard Hurd, Volume 4 (of 8) by Richard Hurd
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