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Your lightning-fast reactions save you from the deadly blade. But even before the dagger has blunted itself on the wall behind, Halgar pulls free the Bullwhip that he carries on his belt. He lashes out and the copper-studded whip snakes towards your unprotected face.

Halgar: COMBAT SKILL 24 ENDURANCE 30

Owing to the speed of his attack you cannot use a bow or evade combat.

If you win the fight, turn to 145.

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