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You crash onto the rider and pull him from the saddle, but you land badly and lose your grip. The courier is first to stagger to his feet; he unsheathes his sword and attacks before you have a chance to stand up.

Courier: COMBAT SKILL 16   ENDURANCE 23

Deduct 2 from your COMBAT SKILL for the first 3 rounds of combat, as you are still lying on the ground. You cannot evade combat and must fight the courier to the death.

If you win the combat, turn to 189.