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Swiftly you clamber across the broken stones, but your hopes of escape are soon dashed when you see the terrifying drop that awaits you on the other side of the castle wall. Reluctantly, you turn to face your pursuer. With only the yawning precipice behind, you have no choice but to stand and face the monster again. Within seconds it appears, snarling and growling horribly as it prepares to tear you limb from limb.

If you wish to leap aside to avoid the Yawshath's attack, turn to 190.

If you wish to stand your ground and strike it as it attacks, turn to 311.

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