### 98

‘Hold there!’ booms the mercenary leader. ‘We’ve a debt to settle.’ He flips his cloak aside to show his sword in its scabbard and motions two of his men to the door to cut off your escape. The protests of the hall owner go unheeded as the leader draws his sword and signals his men to attack.

Deldenian Mercenaries: COMBAT SKILL 26 ENDURANCE 34

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

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