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You hear footsteps on the stairs--more of the enemy are approaching. If they, too, are armed with crossbows, your chances of survival will be very slim indeed. Before you stand two great bronze doors, flanked on either side by tapestries and gold statuettes.

If you wish to open the doors and enter, turn to 159.

If you wish to examine the tapestries, turn to 74.

If you decide to stand and fight the approaching enemy, turn to 273.

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