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You splash face-first into the mire, which fills your eyes and mouth. Blinded by the stinging mud, you fail to see your horse rear up and topple towards you, an arrow lodged deeply in his skull. His flailing hooves slam into your back and your legs are pinned beneath him when he falls heavily on his side: lose 8 ENDURANCE points.

If you are still alive, turn to 165.

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