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You stoop to grasp the sword, but as your fingers close around the hilt, the second guard attacks.

Palace Jailer: COMBAT SKILL 14 ENDURANCE 21

Ignore all ENDURANCE points lost by the enemy in the first round of combat, for you can only attempt to parry his blow.

If you win and the fight lasts for 4 rounds of combat or less, turn to 165.

If the fight lasts longer than 4 rounds of combat, turn to 180.1

[1] If the fight lasts longer than 4 rounds, you must still win before turning to Section 180.

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