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You sprint through the archway, keeping a watchful eye on the two drinking guards. The dust is settling, and should they turn round, you will certainly be seen. In your hurry, you fail to see a stone statue close to the wall and catch it with your knee. Stifling a yelp of pain, you hobble into the palace gardens and take cover beneath a leafy kasl bush. You lose 1 ENDURANCE point due to your injury, but at least you have entered the Grand Palace unseen.

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