The Dink Network

Well, I finally got the poison, but killed the witch and freed the children right then. Then off to town and gave poison to the chef who gave Flux the stuff and I went back to the first town. Talked to the Major, then the daughter who told me to go to the ring and prepare for the match. Went to the ring and....died. Tried it two or three more times with the same result. Now, I wonder if I killed the witch too soon (maybe should be after the poison routine?), and never sold the lilght sword to the arms guy. I guess I did something out of order. Well, back to a save and try some more unless someone can tell me where I went wrong. Thanks for the help. It is a fun game.