### 288

The lane skirts the edge of Rainbow Park as it heads towards the guildhalls and emporia of the city’s West District. As you approach the Guildhall of Armourers, a patrol of guards, led by an officer wearing the crest of the Tahou garrison, suddenly appears from a side street and comes marching towards you. As soon as the officer catches sight of you, he orders his men to halt and load their bows. ‘Stop!’ he commands. ‘Stop at once or we’ll open fire!’

If you wish to surrender to this patrol, turn to 344.

If you wish to ignore the officer’s command and turn and run, turn to 211.