### 302

The sergeant’s request is not as innocent as it seems, for he recognizes the copper nuggets that are woven into the braids of the Bullwhip. He knows of only one such whip and its owner would not have parted with it willingly. You sense that several of the other partisans also recognize the whip and are slowly edging their horses nearer in order to surround and attack you.

If you wish to evade combat, turn to 39.

If you choose to stand your ground and fight the partisans, turn to 118.