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After a few minutes, the brigands suspect that one of their bolts has found its mark and they come creeping forwards. You inch your way back towards the copse, but before you can reach it you are intercepted by six brigands who come rushing across the rocks brandishing swords and daggers in their battle-scarred hands. You spring to your feet and unsheathe your weapon as they rush at you, stabbing and hacking with their gleaming blades.

Vakovarian Brigands: COMBAT SKILL 38 ENDURANCE 38

You may evade combat after six rounds by turning to 59.

If you win the fight, turn to 348.

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