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You ride between ranks of carved stone idols, whose mouths hold flickering torches, which illuminate this broad avenue. Mercenaries of all races and nationalities pack the street, talking, boasting or simply dozing in the shadows. At the end of the street, you arrive at a junction where a woman in filthy clothes sits nursing a crying child. As you pass, she holds out a grimy hand and begs for Gold Crowns to feed her hungry baby.

If you wish to stop and give the poor woman some Gold Crowns, turn to 333.

If you wish to ignore her and continue along the street, turn to 279.

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