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You have ridden less than five miles when you see a group of wagons on the highway ahead. They are painted in a gaudy mix of bright colours and drawn by teams of oxen. A huge tasselled banner flies above the leading wagon, which bears the following proclamation:

Illustration XVI—You see a group of wagons on the highway ahead.

If you wish to stop to question these travelling minstrels, turn to 37.

If you wish to ignore them and let them pass, turn to 126.