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‘Quit yappin’, y’mangy mutt!’ bellows a greasy-haired looter, but to no avail. You fear the feisty mongrel has detected your presence and quickly you draw upon your innate Magnakai skill of Animal Control to command him to be silent. The dog ceases to bark loudly and begins instead to whine with frustration.

‘He’s caught wind o’ something,’ growls a second looter. ‘I’m goin’ to take a look-see.’

You hear the man rise to his feet and then unsheathe a sword from its scabbard.

If you wish to attempt to escape from the mine shaft, turn to 129.

If you decide to try to hide somewhere in the tunnel, turn to 258.