### 125

The soldiers are swilling ale and reminiscing about their campaigns with wild exaggeration. They are brash and loud, but an uneasy silence quickly falls when they see you approach. You notice that their hands are no longer grasping mugs of ale; they now rest upon the hilts of their heavy-bladed swords.

If you decide to offer to buy them a drink, turn to 30.

If you wish to ask permission to join them, turn to 260.

If you choose to ignore them and would rather take a seat elsewhere and order some food, turn to 172.