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You race up the staircase and kick open the door through which the black-clad archer disappeared. Inside, you discover a group of gamblers standing at a circular table with playing cards in their hands. They have all risen from their seats to look at something on the far side of the room. When you follow their gaze, you see it is the archer; he is climbing through an open window on to a balcony outside.

If you possess a Bow and wish to use it, turn to 301.

If you do not, turn to 197.

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