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Upon reaching the top of the steps, you see another torchlit corridor stretching away towards a flight of stone stairs. The corridor appears to be empty and unguarded, but you can hear several noises that tell you that this level of Skull-Tor is occupied. Among the noises you detect are the anguished screams of men, the rattling of chains, the clang of iron striking iron, and a curious bubbling sound.

Cautiously you advance along the corridor until you come to an iron door recessed into a section of the left wall. A similar door stands opposite; it is set into the right wall and is flanked by guttering torches.

If you wish to examine the left door, turn to 128.

If you wish to examine the right door, turn to 323.

If you choose to ignore these doors, you may continue along the corridor by turning to 173.