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It takes several minutes of continuous probing and twisting with the tip of your sword to persuade the plate to slide across, but still the door does not open. The effect of the pills is beginning to wear off now, and the pain is slowly returning to your chest.

If you wish to continue to probe the lock with your sword, turn to 4.

If you choose to abandon the door, only the statue offers any hope of escaping from this chamber; turn to 168.

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