### 260

'We have all the company we need,' sneers a shiny-faced warrior, his cheeks pock-marked by disease. 'State your business or begone, lest our swords grow restless.'

If you choose to introduce yourself, turn to 130.

If you wish to call their bluff and challenge them to a fight, turn to 159.

If you decide to ignore them, take a seat elsewhere, and order some food, turn to 172.

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