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‘The only chance we’ve got of reaching Pine Valley is if the Lions can be prevented from pursuing us,’ says Cutter, his voice uncharacteristically hard. You look around the gathered group and see stark fear in the colonists’ faces, for most have anticipated what Cutter is about to propose.

‘What we need are volunteers to stay behind and hold up Mad Dog Michigan’s column just long enough for the convoy to reach Pine Valley. I’m willing to stay. Who’ll stay with me?’

If you wish to volunteer to stay with Cutter and fight a rear-guard action against the Lions, turn to 54.

If you do not want to volunteer to stay behind, turn to 179.