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The screams of your pursuers grow louder with each passing second. Your pulse quickens and you release your arrow before you are sure of your target. The shaft arcs through the darkness and strikes the creature a glancing wound to his shoulder, causing him to yelp in pained surprise.

Fearful that his cry will alert those who are following you, you shoulder your bow hurriedly, draw a hand weapon, and run at the guard, grimly determined to finish him before he raises the alarm.

If you possess the Sommerswerd, and wish to use it to slay this creature, turn to 208.

If you do not possess this Special Item, or choose not to unsheathe it, turn to 289.

Text copyright © 1988 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1988 Brian Williams.