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As you leap from the gangplank on to landing platform, the sentry wheels round to confront you. He snatches up his spear in preparation for attack. He now stands between you and the Itikar's pen; combat is unavoidable.

Sentry: COMBAT SKILL 15 ENDURANCE 23

If you win the combat and wish to search the sentry's body, turn to 207.

If you wish to ignore the body and hurry into the Itikar's pen, turn to 224

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