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Eventually the volcanic spur slopes back into the stinking mire, and once more you find yourselves ankle-deep in cold, black ooze. A chilling howl drifts across the swamp from the north, and for a few fleeting seconds, you can hear no scuttling, slithering, or any other small noise.

You are hungry and must now eat a Meal or lose 3 ENDURANCE points.

Turn to 56.

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