### 260

In a split second you counter his attack with a savage swipe that shears his arm off at the elbow. Arm and dagger fall to the table and the soldier collapses screaming to the floor. His comrade kicks back his bench and steps away as he fumbles for his sword. With a drunken yell, he unsheathes the blade and leaps forward in a reckless attack.

Drunken Mercenary: COMBAT SKILL 15 ENDURANCE 26

If you wish to evade combat, turn to 328.

If you stay and win the combat, turn to 170.