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Your arrow misses its mark by an inch and dents the plate that protects the bridge of the warrior's nose. The metal buckles and cuts his face, momentarily stunning him, but it does not prevent him from scooping the Lorestones into a small velvet sack, which hangs from his swordbelt. Quickly you shoulder your bow in favour of a hand weapon and rush forward to prevent his escape.

Turn to 97.

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