### 21

You have ridden about two miles into the tangle of trees when the ground becomes very marshy.

Pick a number from the Random Number Table.

If it is below 5, your horse has suddenly plunged into thick mud up to its belly. If the number is 5 or above, you manage to steer clear of the morass and may now turn to 189.

If you are stuck, pick another number from the Random Number Table. If this time the number is 7 or less, the mud engulfs you up to your armpits. Your horse gives one last despairing scream as its muzzle disappears into the bubbling mud. If you scored above 7, you drag yourself onto firm ground and turn to 189.

If not, then this is your last chance! If you pick any number except a 9, the foul-smelling bog sucks you under and claims another victim. Your life and your mission end here. But if you have picked a 9, turn to 312.