### 258

The rogue whips a dagger from his belt and stabs it into the table. He is gripping the handle so firmly that his knuckles show white. Then he flicks a glance at his companions and instantly they reach for their swords.

‘Hold your blades!’ yells the innkeeper, as he comes striding towards the table. You are half-expecting him to throw these thugs out of the tavern, but instead he comes straight at you and kicks the leg of your chair with the heel of his boot. ‘You!’ he shouts. ‘Get out!’ He cocks his thumb towards the door.

If you wish to obey the innkeeper’s command without question, turn to 145.

If you wish to protest, turn to 209.