### 174

You spring forward and strike the taller of the guards, slamming your clenched fist into the nape of his neck. He groans and sinks to his knees, his sword clattering to the ground close by your feet.

If you wish to pick up the sword, turn to 4.

If you wish to ignore the sword and attack the second guard with your bare hands, turn to 91.

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