Salamdros wheels about, surprised by your actions. As he moves, a sword slashes through the curtain, fortunately missing both of you. You swing again, but strike only thin air. Salamdros attacks and draws a wail of pain. The sword slashes sideways, toward Salamdros, and cuts his arm. You swing at the mysterious attacker again, and, as you do so, Roderick joins the battle. Both you and Roderick feel your weapons strike something, and then the sword drops to the floor. Something gasps, and a man falls into the room from behind the curtain. Go to page 77.