243

Without warning you attack the gaoler who, despite his frail appearance, responds to your attack with savage blows. Owing to Shan’s assistance and the element of surprise, you may add 4 points to your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of this fight. You cannot evade and must fight to the death.

Gaoler: COMBAT SKILL 8   ENDURANCE 14

If you win the fight you may keep the gaoler’s Dagger (mark it on your Action Chart as a Weapon).

If you wish to take the Gaoler’s Keys and free the other prisoners on this level, turn to 125.

If you wish to head in the direction that the gaoler came from, turn to 338.

If you wish to head in the opposite direction, turn to 333.