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You lash out and the beast twists in mid-air as your blow hits its side. But the wound you have dealt it is superficial and not enough to deter it from attacking. It lands close to Jarel and immediately regains its balance to leap again. This time its intended victim is not your companion: it is you.

Taintor Wolf (wounded): COMBAT SKILL 21 ENDURANCE 36

If you win the combat, turn to 178.

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