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A hush descends on the tavern as the man you have accused turns to face you.

'You've got a careless tongue, stranger,' he says menacingly. 'It should be cut out before it does any more harm.' He draws a curved dagger and attacks you. The crowd form a circle around you both, preventing either of you from escaping. You must fight this man to the death.

Trickster: COMBAT SKILL 17 ENDURANCE 25

If you win the combat, turn to 21.

Text copyright © 1984 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1984 Gary Chalk.