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The conditions inside the tent are appalling. Badly wounded men lie on the muddy ground with nothing but rags to dress their injuries. Many are without boots, which have been stolen by their treacherous comrades, who take advantage of their helplessness. One such man is cutting the purse from an unconscious soldier when you enter the hut. He leaps to his feet and attacks you with a curved knife.

Thief: COMBAT SKILL 16 ENDURANCE 21

If you wish to evade combat at any time by jumping on your horse and galloping off along the path, turn to 70.

If you win the combat, turn to 86.