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A priest suddenly leans forward and donates another Crown to the plate and the coach is allowed to continue on its way. 'Perhaps you can return the favour sometime in the future, my son,' he says and returns to his seat before you can reply. But you notice how strange it is that the hood of his robe keeps his face in constant shadow.

You are soon across the swollen river and the journey continues.

Turn to 249.

Text copyright © 1984 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1984 Gary Chalk.