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The arrow flies straight and true towards the bandit but glances off his polished steel breastplate. Unmoved by this close escape from death, he hurls his javelin, pinning the helpless soldier to the ground. You are about to take another shot when you see a menacing black shape dart across the sky; it plummets downwards and lands on the watchtower roof.

You discard your bow and draw your weapon as you race up the stairs to investigate.

Turn to 223.

Text copyright © 1985 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1985 Gary Chalk.