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You unsheathe a hand weapon and crouch in readiness to receive the creature’s attack. It howls, almost with glee, as it anticipates sinking its great yellow fangs into your unprotected throat.

Taintor Wolf: COMBAT SKILL 27 ENDURANCE 49

If you win and the fight lasts for four rounds or less, turn to 202.

If the fight lasts longer than four rounds, do not continue but instead turn to 234.