### 342

Despite all your attempts at opening the lock, the mechanism remains defiantly immobile. The effort expended in the attempt also leaves you feeling weakened and frustrated: lose 2 ENDURANCE points.

You pass the following hour in quiet discomfort listening to the dull and distant noises which echo through the walls of this strange vessel. Then you detect the sound of approaching footsteps and your spirits suddenly rise—at last this could be your chance to effect an escape.

Turn to 191.