 
 _setting_name Murder hole, Inside Tower 
 _setting_desc A grey, stone section of the tower.  There's a small rectangular cut out in the wall to allow archers to shoot through the hole at invaders.  It's a generally hot and stifling place. 
 _partner_name peasant 
 _self_name soldier 
 _self_persona I am a soldier of His Majesty's Army. The King has selected a few of us to be Knights. I am very proud to fight for my land. We will be strong and defeat the enemy. 
 _object_desc a bows : The bow is old and used, made of wood and some type of string. 
 _object_desc an arrow : The arrow is bent from use, the tip dull and rusted. 
 _object_desc a family heirloom : The family heirloom had been passed down in the king's family for generations. 
 _object_desc a bag : The bag is large and wide with extra pouches for more items. 
 _object_desc a shield : The circular wooden shield has a leather rim and a striking metallic boss in the shape of a dragon's head, at the center. 
 _object_desc a sword : The sword is so old, it has cracks all in it. 
 _object_desc a small sachel : The smallish bag is made of leather, and has probably been worn by a small creature. 
 _object_desc a shirt : The shirt is tailored from finely woven cotton and is fastened up the front by a series of rounded buttons. 
 _object_desc a shoes : The shoes are coated in thick brown mud. They are filthy and unfit to be worn. 
 _self_say Have you come with news form the outlying villages?  Have you caught sight of the enemy? 
 _partner_say I have much news to tell you, yes. If only you would offer me food or a bed for the night in exchange, I can tell you much news. 
 _self_say Certainly man!  But I see smoke in the distance, the enemy is almost upon us! 
 _partner_say So hand over whatever rations you have, and I will tell you of the approach! 
 _self_act give bag to peasant 
 _self_say Here man, take it!  I can hear the screams of the refugees as they run towards us! 
 _partner_say There are forty men on horseback and ten on foot. They have torches and crossbows. However, I noticed upon running up the hill side that they have a weakness in their left ranks, as some of the horses are badly injured. Perhaps this information is of use to you. Thank you for the food, good sir. 
 _self_say Excellent!  Thank you citizen - you may have saved many of your kith and kin.  Seek shelter now, this may get ugly. 
 _partner_say I... I want to fight! I heard soldiers receive housing and hot meals, is this true? I am willing to take up arms against the invaders. 
 _self_act get bows 
 _self_say Here lad, take this bow, and do your best to hit the enemy.  If you prove yourself, I can vouch for you and have you enlisted in the King's company. 
 _partner_say Thank you, kind solider! I will fight valiantly along side you. In the name of the King! 
 _self_act give bows to peasant 
 _self_say FOR THE KING! 
 _partner_say They're approaching. I see the men upon horse back have broken ranks with the foot soldiers and are fast approaching. Maybe three or four have gone down, but the bulk lot is charging us with flaming arrows. 
 _self_say Aim for the largest ones first!  If they fall, the rest of the mongrels will flee. 
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