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The captain nods to the owner. You hear a click followed by a rush of air as the crossbow bolt hurtles towards your back. Your senses scream a warning and you respond by hurling yourself on to the floor. A look of terror barely has time to register on the captain's face before the speeding missile embeds itself between his startled eyes.

'Get him!' shouts the owner, and three stocky drinkers rush forward with short swords held ready to strike. The first attacker loses his sword and the hand that holds it. As he reels back, screaming, the others exchange a fearful glance and halt in their tracks.

If you wish to advance and attack them, turn to 274.

If you wish to try to escape from the log tavern, turn to 68.

Text copyright © 1987 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1987 Brian Williams.