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The wagon pulls away as the monks turn the corner into the alley. As soon as they set eyes on you and Paido they raise the alarm. 'Murderers!' they scream, their voices echoing across the town. One of them turns and disappears into the quadrangle to summon more help. The remaining four unsheathe their swords and spread out in a line. Their eyes blaze with hatred as they prepare to attack.

Monks of the Sword: COMBAT SKILL 22 ENDURANCE 31

You may add 5 points to your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of the fight as Paido is fighting alongside you.

If you win the combat, turn to 106.

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