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Paido appears in the doorway as the bowyer falls dead at your feet. 'He tried to kill me,' you say, as you scour the floor for your silver bow.

'Foolish fellow,' answers Paido, sardonically. 'He'll not try that again.' You discover the bow, but it is damaged beyond repair (delete this Special Item from your Action Chart).

'Bourn, Bourn!' Someone in the bowyery is calling the dead owner's name. Paido suggests leaving quickly and quietly by the rear door and leads the way.

If you wish to follow him, turn to 273.

If you wish to stop and search the bowyer's body, turn to 124.

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