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‘They are lying,’ you say, your voice calm yet forceful. ‘We have never seen these men before.’

‘We have only just arrived in the city,’ says Banedon. ‘We know nothing about your missing gold.’

Contemptuously, the mercenary leader hurls the trembling men aside and reaches for his sword. ‘We too have only just arrived. Our silver was stolen during our march here.’ He steps back a pace and draws his blade. ‘Take ’em, lads!’ he cries, and leads the attack.

Deldenian Mercenaries: COMBAT SKILL 26   ENDURANCE 34

If you wish to evade combat after one round, turn to 223.

If you stay and win the combat, turn to 174.