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The men glare at you uncertainly. 'If you've come here to kill me,' says the pretender, 'you've come on a suicide mission.'

Slowly the five rise to their feet and step away from the fire, their hands drifting casually towards the hilts of their swords. On a whispered cue they unsheathe their blades and attack you.

Partisans: COMBAT SKILL 24 ENDURANCE 36

You can evade combat at any time; turn to 23.

If you win the combat, turn to 170.

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