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You draw upon your lyrical skills to dampen the man’s anger with the soothing, hypnotic sound of your voice. Under the influence of your Bardsmanship, he suddenly becomes calm and susceptible to your commands. You prompt him to tell his cohorts that he has made a grave error, that you are not the plainsman who swindled him after all, and meekly he complies with your suggestion.

His accomplices are embarrassed by their friend’s mistake, and they offer to buy you and your companions some ale. Politely you decline their offer and make your way quickly towards the door.

Turn to 295.