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You leap from the window ledge and crash feet first into the guards, bowling them over with the surprise your attack. You fight with speed and skill, killing three soldiers before they can regain their balance. However, the noise of combat alerts the mess hall, and a dozen more of the Zakhan's soldiers join the battle. You are quickly overwhelmed by the sheer weight of numbers, and it is only their respect for your bravery and combat prowess that prevents them killing you on the spot.

You are disarmed and frog-marched to a prison cell, where you are left to await the Zakhan.

Turn to 18.

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