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The speed and ferocity of your attack take the Drakkarim gunners by surprise. Frantically they fumble to draw their short swords as you leap amongst them and strike your first blows.

Drakkarim Gunners: COMBAT SKILL 21 ENDURANCE 30

Owing to the speed of your attack, ignore any ENDURANCE point losses you may sustain in the first two rounds of combat.

If you win the combat, turn to 272.

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