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You tell the three Lencians to spread out into an extended line and watch carefully for your signals. Then you scale the river bank and make your approach to the trees. The three men all seem to be competent scouts but you have your reservations. Had it not been for Schera's insistence, you would have preferred to scout this copse alone.

You have only just entered the copse when one of the Lencians accidentally steps on a dry twig. There is a loud crack, and almost immediately, a volley of arrows comes screaming out of the trees, forcing you to throw yourself face-first into the snow to avoid being hit.

Pick a number from the Random Number Table. If you possess Grand Pathsmanship, add 2 to the number you have picked.

If your total score is now 4 or less, turn to 226.

If it is 5 or more, turn to 199.

Text copyright © 1991 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1991 Brian Williams.