>TM 4 >LS 2 >PS ON >PL60 >SM6 >CP ON >FO OFF >------L-----------------------!---------------------------R δ298δ You explain the problem to Melchar and he solves it Š by swiping a pair of lady's pink pantaloons from a Š washing line that is strung across the alley. Their Š furious owner sees him stealing her gaudy garment Š from her bedroom window, and she hurls a chamber pot Š at him in a desperate attempt to stop him getting Š away. Unfortunately, the pot hits you on the back of Š the head (lose 1 ENDURANCE point). As you escape Š along the winding alleyway, you rub the bruise that Š is rising on your head and curse your luck. But you Š are grateful of one thing: at least the chamber pot Š was empty! You follow Melchar through the alleyways of the east Š quarter which take you all the way back to ιThe Song Š of the Silver Starι tavern. The young journeyman Š laughs with sheer relief at having escaped from Š Wrok's henchmen when finally you enter the sanctuary Š of the inn's crowded taproom. The innkeeper asks Š Melchar if he bought his pantaloons with the proceeds Š of his winnings at the racetrack. He replies that, Š thanks to your advice, he did not bet. The only thing Š he lost was his breeches and he proceeds to tell the Š innkeeper how that came about. The man frowns: "Wrok's not a man to cross, y'know" he says, "he's Š ruthless when it comes to getting even. I think you Š two had better stay in the attic tonight. Wrok's sure Š to send his lackeys out a-huntin' for you." You heed the innkeeper's warning and spend the night Š hidden in his attic room. Before dawn breaks you slip Š out of the tavern by a back door and say farewell to Š Melchar in the street outside. "Captain Leonghi's ship is moored down at the docks," Š he says. "It's called ιEmbassageι. I wish you a swift Š and safe journey to Nhang, Grand Master. I'll always Š remember our little adventure at the Caeno Derby and Š I hope we'll meet again one day when you return home Š to Sommerlund." Turn to β244β