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Shield allows one to intercept many offenses aimed at a person. 
You throw yourself in the path of whatever you intercept however,
so be careful! If you want to stop shielding others, try:
shield self

Syntax:  shield <<i_th> [person]

Example:  shield Gandalf	// puny mages always need help!
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See Also:  guard
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