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 Even as you consider the thought three men rush from the undergrowth at your right, one grabbing at Pallenten's reins, the other two reaching for your arm in an attempt to pull you from your horse. It is a reckless attempt, but they have the advantage of surprise and succeed in dragging you from your saddle. In an ungainly tangle of arms and legs you fall heavily upon the bandits, laying them all low as each of you struggle to regain a footing. One punch is all you need to release the grip that one of the men has on your arm, and quickly you find your feet, drawing your sword as your assailants rise to meet your challenge. The fall has not been without cost however. You can feel the hot tendrils of a torn muscle in your left shoulder, but it is not serious, and undaunted you point your sword at the chest of the nearest bandit.
In that moment you feel the balance of the confrontation shift. The three men are a motley collection; two are young, probably no older than yourself, but they look unkempt and desperate. The third is much older, and as you stand your ground he looks furtively at the other two before turning on his heels. No word comes from the remaining bandits. Instead they spread out, keeping beyond the reach of your longer sword. They want your horse and whatever else you may have of value. You are not going to give it to them.
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These bandits are too desperate to let you leave peacefully and you will be fighting at a slight disadvantage. The fall from Pallenten has come at a cost of 2 endurance points. Deduct these points from your Endurance prior to beginning combat. The first bandit has a Combat Value of 15 and an Endurance of 10; the second a Combat Value of 16 and an Endurance of 8. Each must be fought seperately. If you kill these men you may search the bodies if you wish. If this is your choice turn to section 451. If you do not wish to do so you can move on quickly by turning to section 416. If however, it is you who succumbs to their blades then it is here that your quest ends. In another life you may have better luck.
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