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The Vakeros is overjoyed at the prospect of being rescued from this dreadful place. He has languished here for a year since being captured by agents of the Darklords. His name is Paido, and although you tell him that you are an Eruan Pathfinder, he recognizes your accent and your strong Sommlending features.

'You may wear Eruan cloth but you are not a native of that land,' he says, suspecting that you have been sent to trick him.

If you wish to reveal your true identity to this man, turn to 69.

If you do not, turn to 337.

Text copyright © 1987 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1987 Brian Williams.