European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 29, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse With a sudden snap of the rope the Druid entwined Val s calf. The sep a a amp Mem moves to slice the connection but too late. For the Druid has pulled sharply on the rope and Val s leg flies out from under him. The Druid Dobs not exult. He is too smart for that. He readies his sword for a powerful attack and with All his might brings Down the Blade. The a a avg so opa deflects his first blow but such is its Force that the Blade Falls from Val s hand the Druid raises his sword once again. The end is in sight and then suddenly his face darkens. It 1991 by King features Syndicate inc. World rights reserved 12.-20 the cup Val remembers that the Young Man had drunk from a sacred cup before lying upon the altar. Quot a of Quot he says quietly. Quot to c4a/a/or 3�&Quot he looks Down at Val a look of defeat in his eyes. The sword drops from his hands. He Falls to one knee. Rep cup Quot the Druid says in a whisper. And then he Falls on his face deeply asleep. He will learn later that it contained powerful mixture of herbs designed to ensure the eventual cooperation of victims who might otherwise be unwilling. Their Leader fallen the crowd melts away and Val tends to Gawain and the sleepy Druid. Next week Shrub to Sale. Girl scouts support
