North Gondal 1870s – A trip to the forest to gather herbs accidentally interrupted by a Forest Indian Hunting Party.
Young Captain Snortt and Miss MacGuffin square up to four startled Forest Indians.
First card of the Duelling draw …
Captain Snortt and RedJacket the Forest Indian knock each other out first blow …
That just leaves the plucky Major’s Daughter Kate MacGuffin with only a concealed pistol and a hiking staff (unless she can get to the Captain’s sword) and her dog Patch pursued by three hostile Forest Indians intent on taking her hostage.
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8 thoughts on “A Romantic Forest Walk Interrupted Part Two”
I used the simple duelling type game at school a few times having made up packs consisting of the rules, cards and a couple of pirates. It proved popular. With hindsight I wish I had given the packs home with the pupils.
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I used the simple duelling type game at school a few times having made up packs consisting of the rules, cards and a couple of pirates. It proved popular. With hindsight I wish I had given the packs home with the pupils.
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I remember you trying this out. Hopefully usome can remember the rules during Lockdown …
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A cliffhanger! Ms MacGuffin in peril! Great fun
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A cliffhanger! Three Forest Indians in Peril!
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Don’t stop there………there has to be more !!!!!
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There will be more … in the next thrilling episode, due soon!
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Great stuff- a rather short fight but it builds the tension.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Unlucky first duelling card to draw!
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