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'"Let's head for that side corridor," urges the halfling.
'"Laurus, there isn't time." you say, "We wouldn't make it. We'll
$have to fight."
'As the orc approaches, you see that it carries a sword and wooden
$shield.
'You unhook your cloak quietly. As you do, Laurus steps into the
$orc's sight. the beast rushes after him immediately. Holding your
$cloak by an edge, you whip it around your head and fling it at the
$menacing orc.
'The cloak flies through the air like a giant bat and wraps itself
$about the orc's head.
'The orc is taken by surprise. While it struggles to free itself
$from the cloak, you and the halfling rush forward and swiftly attack
$the foul monster with your blades.
'You remove your cloak from the dead beast, and Laurus says shakily,
$"I did it, Caric, just like you said I could. But I feel awful. I've
$never killed before."
'"Laurus, it's an orc. Do you realize that it was its life or ours?"
'Laurus shudders. "I reckon you're right. It's just that I have a
$queasy stomach. I can't even eat liver!"
'Taking a deep breath, the halfling helps you drag the orc over to
$the side of the corridor.
'Satisified that you won your first encounter, the tow of you
$continue down the corridor. It bends to the right.
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