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'My mission is secret,' you reply. 'If it is to succeed it is vital that it remains so.' You glance at the other men seated around the fire and they return your glance with suspicion.

'They are my brothers. Whatever you wish to say to me can be said in front of them.'

If you wish to tell these men about your quest, turn to 216.

If you would prefer not to tell them anything, turn to 51.

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