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You leap over the side of the wagon and sprint towards a line of densely packed trees less than twenty yards from the track. Luck is with you, for the bandit guards fail to notice your daring escape and the wagons continue on their way towards the gantry.

Pausing just long enough to catch your breath, you give silent thanks to the stranger who helped you, before pressing onwards through the trees.

Turn to 200.

Text copyright © 1985 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1985 Gary Chalk.