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'The next barge north stops 'ere in an hour's time, though it's like to be a might late 'cause o' the storm,' he says. 'The fare is 40 Lune. If you wait at the jetty you'll see it when it comes up the valley.'

If you want to ask the old woman about her daughter, Tadia the Prophetess, turn to 244.

If you wish to thank her and leave the Ferry House, turn to 299.

Text copyright © 1987 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1987 Gary Chalk.