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You call encouragingly across to Shan who stares nervously over the edge of the precipice into the deep crevasse. 'Come on Shan, its easy. Quick now, there's no time to lose!'

Shan returns your gaze with a doubtful expression on his face. He shakes his head. 'I can't do it,' he says, weakly; 'I'll never make it across.'

You persuade him to throw his Backpack across to lighten his load, but he still lacks the nerve.

If you have a coil of Rope, turn to 194.

If not, turn to 219.

Concept copyright © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
Text copyright © 1985 Ian Page.