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'You insult us, stranger,' hisses the scar-faced man as he springs to his feet. Suddenly, the noisy hall becomes as silent as the grave: all eyes are on you. Some merchants to your left hurriedly move away as the two other warriors kick over their table and draw their swords.

'Strike!' they shout and attack. You must fight all three as one enemy. You cannot evade combat or make use of a bow.

Varettian Mercenaries: COMBAT SKILL 26 ENDURANCE 35

If you win the combat, turn to 48.

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