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The hideous creature lets out a deafening cry as you strike your final blow. It crashes to the ground, displacing a ton of sand as its massive bulk settles on the beach. Attached to a heavy black chain around its loathsome midriff is a Gold Key. If you wish to take this Key, mark it on your Action Chart as a Special Item, which you keep in your pocket.

Your victory raises your spirits, but they soon sink again when you hear the unmistakable sound of rats--the chase has resumed.

Turn to 173.

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