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The incomprehensible voices continue their mumbling as you ease open the plywood spy-hole cover. Through the crack you can see the bearded man standing to the far side of a large, dimly lit room. He appears to be talking excitedly at a hole in the ground.

Accidentally, Knott drops his pistol. The sudden noise makes the bearded man glance at the door. He sees you looking through the spy-hole and fear blanches his face. In the next instant, he dodges aside and disappears from your field of vision.

If you wish to attempt to barge open the door, turn to 186.

If you wish to shoot open the lock and are able to do so, turn to 341.