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You sense that the old woman is lying. She is not Soushilla the widow--she is a fraud, attempting to fleece you of your gold. When you confront her, she turns tail and disappears into the alley like a bolt of lightning.

'Let her go,' says Banedon. 'Our time is worth more than the gold she took.'

If you wish to continue along the Avenue of Eagles, turn to 388.

If you decide to retrace your steps to the Eagle Square, you can either go north towards the Dougga Market, by turning to 376.

Or west towards the Main Square, by turning to 216.

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