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As the blade leaves the block there is a tremendous howl, like that of a mountain wolf baying at a full moon. Your heart leaps into your mouth, and you back away hurriedly, half-expecting it to change into a ravening monster at any second. It takes several minutes for your fears to subside.

Cursing your predicament, you sheathe your new-found weapon and ponder which exit to take from the vault.

If you wish to take the left tunnel, turn to 48.

If you wish to take the right tunnel, turn to 176.

Text copyright © 1986 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1986 Gary Chalk.