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Suddenly, a dozen grim-faced robbers spring up from behind the churchyard wall. The wounded man straightens himself and unsheathes a rusty scimitar, an evil cackle issuing from his black-toothed mouth.

The robbers vault the stone wall and run at you, brandishing their tarnished weapons above their heads.

Grave Robbers: COMBAT SKILL 17 ENDURANCE 32

Due to their numbers, you may only evade in the first round of combat.

If you wish to evade by galloping away towards the west, turn to 191.

If you stay and win the fight, turn to 40.

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