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The guards break off their conversation, then turn to face you once more.

'Show this relic,' commands the warrior to your right.

Hesitantly you reach into the satchel and fumble with the buckle, stalling for time.

'Be quick,' warns the other guard, reaching for a dagger with his free hand, 'or I shall open it for you.'

If you possess either a Statue of Slūtar, the Dagger of Vashna, or Helshezag, turn to 61.

If you do not possess any of these Special Items, turn to 137.

Text copyright © 1991 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1991 Brian Williams.