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Without a sound you draw an arrow from your quiver, take aim, and fire. It strikes the target, splitting the spear haft clean in two and causing the man to leap with fright. Before his feet have returned to the platform, Paido moves forward and slams his open palm into the man's stomach, sending him tumbling over the rail. He lands with a dull splash, spreadeagled atop a mound of manure and rotting vegetation.

If you wish to search the mill, turn to 306.

If you choose to leave the mill and continue your ride north before the man regains consciousness, turn to 318.

Text copyright © 1987 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1987 Gary Chalk.