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The iron gates of the armoury are unlocked. You push open the left gate and wince as the shrill squeak of a dry hinge sends a shiver down your spine.

Inside, at the end of along aisle, is a workbench, littered with spearheads, sword hilts and all manner of armourer's tools. In the midst of this tangled mess is a large, black, leather-bound book.

If you wish to open the book, turn to 83.

If you wish to ignore the book and search for your confiscated equipment, turn to 181.

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