| 143 The map turns out to be a large hanging tapestry of woven cotton and gold thread. A quick inspection shows you that it is securely fastened to the wall and there will be little chance that you can pull it down. Out in the King's Hall the sounds of soldiers preparing for battle grows more ominous, you can hear that a second Jotun has joined the party outside. They seem to be arguing over who will kill you. Moving to the wrecked furniture that litters the floor, you pull up one of the thick wooden tables and jam it against the door. You are only just in time. Splintering on its hinges the door is hammered by the blow of a heavy object. From outside the door you hear shouting and cursing as the single blow is joined by a multitude of others. The door shudders and grinds as its wood is slowly torn from its metal hinges and strapping. It is time to go.
| Turn to section 21.
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