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You speed across the room and lunge for the archer as he exits through the window. Your hand grabs hold of his breeches and you try to drag him back into the room, but he kicks free and leaves you clutching a fragment of cloth torn from the leg of his trousers.

If you wish to pursue the man onto the balcony, turn to 9.

If you decide to let him go, you can leave the inn by the front door by turning to 231.

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