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The instant the engineer leans forward to lay the plank in place, you let loose your Arrow. Unfortunately, the soldier who holds the screen sees its approach and moves to intercept it. The shaft sinks harmlessly into the leather-covered screen and the bridge is completed with two blows of the engineer’s hammer.

‘Shaag Drakkarim!’ scream the Drakkarim assault-troopers as they blow a hole in the West Gate.

If you wish to help defend the West Gate, turn to 220.

If you decide to stay on the battlements, turn to 249.