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With a fearful scream of vengeance, the Drakkar officer swings his scimitar down to cleave your neck in two. Skilfully you sidestep the blow and manage to turn the flashing blade with the edge of your weapon. He growls a curse and lunges again, determined to take your life.

Drakkar Marines Officer: COMBAT SKILL 27 ENDURANCE 38

You can evade combat after two rounds: turn to 274.

If you win the combat, turn to 232.

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