### 168

An open wagon, drawn by a team of battle-scarred horses, hurtles along the street that borders the city wall. Standing beside the driver is a captain of the Senate House Guard. His thick black hair billows out behind him like the wings of an eagle as he calls desperately for reinforcements for the North Gate.

If you wish to answer his call by leaping onto his wagon, turn to 108.

If you choose to ignore his call for help, turn to 286.