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You wait in silence, pondering the best course of action. A detachment of five Shadakine warriors, carrying crossbows, comes marching along the road; they halt to load their weapons only a few yards in front of you. If they should use their weapons against the brave knights on the bridge, the knights will have no hope of beating them off.

If you possess the Magical Power of Enchantment and wish to use it to aid the beleaguered knights, turn to 70.

If you wish to attack the crossbowmen with your Wizard's Staff at long range, turn to 81.

If you would prefer to make a surprise attack on the crossbowmen, turn to 99.

Concept copyright © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
Text copyright © 1985 Ian Page.