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. A warrior experienced in
combat, Arryl recognized the sound of someone being
beaten or stabbed. It came from an alley to his right.
This being holy Istar, the law forbade men to carry
weapons, unless they were part of the priesthood or the city
guard. Daggers were allowed, since no one liked to go
about the city completely unarmed, but they were to be
bonded, strapped securely in their sheaths.
Arryl struggled with the bond that held his dagger in
place as he hurried to the alley. Whoever had bound the
dagger had done a good job, however, and he finally gave
up, deciding to rely upon his other skills instead.
Solinari shone brightly. By the moons light Arryl could
see three men fighting among themselves. Or rather, two of
them were beating a third. The two attackers wore swords
at their sides.
When he was almost within arms reach of them, the
knight shouted, "Stand away and surrender!"
The two men released the third, who lay unmoving.
One attacker already had a knife out. The second assailant
drew a broadsword. In the shadows, Arryl could not make
out the features of either man, but he guessed their type:
bullies, who relied on brute strength and quick results. Skill
was unimportant
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