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 Even as you consider the thought a set of tracks catches your eye. Impressed into the soft earth at the side of the road are three distinct sets of bootprints, leading from the edge of the harder road surface into the undergrowth at its verge. Even from your vantage you can see that they are fresh, maybe minutes old. Immediately you bring Pallenten to a halt and draw your sword, listening for some hint as to whether the owners of these boots are still close. Your answer comes quickly.
From the undergrowth at your right three men rush your position, 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, one you do not feel disposed to let succeed. In one fluid movement you slip from Pallenten's back, your sword at the ready. All three of the bandits come to a halt, wicked looking short-swords pointing at your throat, but their advantage of surprise is gone.
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. 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 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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