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The hound crashes to the ground, mortally wounded. But before you can even catch your breath, its master comes charging at you with his sword raised to hack you down.

You sidestep his first blow, gaining the few precious seconds you need in which to compose yourself for this second wave of combat.

Defender: COMBAT SKILL 30 ENDURANCE 30

If you win this fight, turn to 5.

Text copyright © 1990 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1990 Brian Williams.