Silently you tiptoe out from behind the statue without being seen, but suddenly the wolfhound lets out a pitiful howl and the bandits glance in your direction. Wide-eyed with surprise, they turn to face you, their hands moving slowly to the swords that are sheathed in their belts.
If you wish to attempt to bluff your way past these bandits, turn to 281.
If you decide to attack them, turn to 2.