| 89 The combat with the huge Jotun is violent and hard won. Never have you met a warrior with such skill. The warhammer flashes through the air like lightning, its impact against the floor and ceiling of the Hall echoing like thunder through the stone. You know this battle will alert the Hordim to your presence and you fight hard to end the battle quickly. It is only your speed and skill that finally wears down your opponent to the point that, bloodied and greviously wounded, he falls heavily upon a pile of broken tables and lays still. You however, have not emerged from the fight unscathed. You have been dealt a heavy glancing blow to your left shoulder which will require time to heal. (Until you next can rest and take food your combat value will be reduced by 2 points. Only after rest will you be able to resume your full battle readiness.) Slumping against the cool stone of the northern wall you try to stem the steady flow of blood from your shoulder. In the quiet that follows the combat you can hear in the distance the clatter of many heavily shod feet and the slamming of doors. A harsh voice cries out and shouts mingle with the nearing Hordim. The alarm has been raised and you must get away from the Mess Hall at once. The western door seems to be the best way out.
| Turn to section 237.
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