>TM 4
>LS 2
>PS ON
>PL60
>SM6
>CP ON
>FO OFF
>------L-----------------------!---------------------------R
		δ75δ      

	The enemy ship is less than a hundred yards off the 
Š	port beam when you see the dark shape at its prow 
Š	begin to twitch and shudder. At first it resembles 
Š	the body of some grotesque gigantic tic, then eight 
Š	rubbery legs spring from its black underbelly and 
Š	suddenly the shape takes on a far more sinister 
Š	aspect. 
	
	A gasp of terror arises from the crew when this 
Š	spider-like monstrosity opens its scarlet maw and 
Š	emits a high-pitched chittering shriek. As the enemy 
Š	vessel speeds nearer you watch with mounting dread as 
Š	this hideous spider-creature raises its forelegs, as 
Š	if in readiness to pounce. Furiously it rubs its 
Š	forelimbs together and a mass of blue-white sparks 
Š	appear at their tips. Then suddenly there is a 
Š	deafening crackle of electrical power. A bolt of 
Š	blazing energy shoots from the creature's maw and 
Š	snakes across the water towards the crew and marines 
Š	aboard your ship. The creature's attack hits its mark 
Š	and the effect is swift and devastating. The 
Š	crackling bolt ignites timber and sail, and leaves a 
Š	dozen men sprawled dead and unconscious across the 
Š	decks. Through the smoke of the burning sailcloth you 
Š	see the enemy vessel bearing down to ram the ιPride of 
Š	Sommerlundι. Impact is but seconds away.


	If you possess a Bow and wish to use it, turn to  β101β

	If you do not possess a Bow, or choose not to use it, 
Š	turn to  β270β