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The guard begins to cough. He pleads with you to slacken your grip or he will choke to death. You ask him one more question: does he know where your confiscated equipment is? He says he does not know. Then, suddenly, he elbows you in the chest and breaks free. You are winded, but you are determined to stop him from escaping.

Turn to 78.

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