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'I cannot send him,' says the Prince, uncomfortably. 'He is needed elsewhere. We must send another to gather the information we need.'

The King looks displeased but rather than argue with his ally on the eve of battle, he sends instead for one of his horse scouts. The Prince breathes a quiet sigh of relief before ordering you to return to his headquarters.

Turn to 29.

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