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You depress the lever and the stone door slides aside to reveal a large chamber. It is cold, stale and empty, except for a granite chest lying near the east wall.

If you wish to make a closer examination of the chest, turn to 45.

If you decide to ignore the chamber and continue up the stairs instead, turn to 323.

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