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You return along the road to the stone bridge and follow the canal eastwards to the River Phoen. A waterway has been constructed to allow river barges to enter the perimeter wall of Tharro. Here, a queue of passengers, who have just disembarked, are shuffling into the town through a narrow arch. Paido points to a group of horse traders who are herding their charges into the town. If you can tag along with them, perhaps you can gain entry to Tharro unchallenged.

If you wish to join the group of horse traders, turn to 297.

If you choose not to risk entering Tharro this way, you will have to spend the night on the open plain; turn to 226.

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