### 111

The captain smiles. Then he looks over your shoulder and nods to the owner. You hear a thin squeak followed by a rush of air as the crossbow bolt hurtles towards your back. Your Kai senses scream a warning and you respond by flattening yourself to the table. A look of abject terror barely has time to register on the captain's face before the speeding missile embeds itself between his startled eyes.

'Get him!' screams 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 decide to try to escape from the log tavern, turn to 68.

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