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You stoop to grasp the sword, but as your fingers close around the hilt, the second guard attacks.

Palace Gaoler: COMBAT SKILL 14   ENDURANCE 21

Ignore all ENDURANCE points lost by the enemy in the first round of combat, for you can only attempt to parry his blow.

If you win and the fight lasts for 4 rounds of combat or less, turn to 165.

If you win and the fight lasts longer than 4 rounds of combat, turn to 180.