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You reach the tower steps and look up to see Captain Prarg emerging from the open door. Quickly he descends, sheathing his bloodied sword as he hurries down the steps to meet you.

'That guard'll not be raising any alarms,' he says, cocking his thumb behind him towards the tower door. 'And they'll not be finding him too soon, neither.'

You smile knowingly, and commend your guide for his swift and brave action. Then Prarg points to an alleyway that lies sandwiched between two burnt-out hovels at the edge of the town, and suggests you enter Shugkona that way.

'Lead on Captain,' you say, and follow as he hurries off towards the alley's shadowy entrance.

Turn to 178.

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