### 52

The plate-armoured warriors reach the bottom of the stairs and begin running in your direction, as fast as their heavy equipment will allow. Their ox-like leader urges them on with the words—‘Gaz darg! Gaz aga kuzim! Okim der tagog!’

If you have a Bow and wish to use it, turn to 109.

If you decide to draw a hand weapon and prepare for combat, turn to 320.

If you choose to keep perfectly still in the hope that they have not seen you, turn to 136.