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Unfortunately, you have lost your bet. The conjurer stated that at least one of the children was lying, and if one was lying the other could not have been telling the truth. The answer is that both children lied.

Erase the Gold Crowns you staked on the conundrum from your Action Chart before approaching the bar and enquiring about a room for the night.

Turn to 253.

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