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Your great cut misses as he ducks and drives his sword at your chest, piercing your chain mail and breastplate as the force of his charge bowls you over. Lose 9 Endurance points. As you struggle to your feet the blade of Sir Thomas Chandos saves your life, claiming that of your assailant. Suddenly, you see an English knight in black armour whose shield bears no device, but is as black as sable. He is raising his mace to strike Sir Thomas Chandos and it seems to crackle with a blue aura. You cannot detect any thought at all inside the great black helm. Will you: