-Losing-

  As you draw the second losing card, you look rather contrite, and the woman sits up straighter. “Your bet,” she demands with a mocking undertone and you place the coins on the table with a clatter. Great. That didn't go according to plan. “Go now,” she adds, and you get up.

  If you want to try some more games of chance, choose between the following sections:

  - If you turn to woman number two, go to her in section 275.

  - If you want to try your hand at a game of dice, join the third woman present in section 283.

  Enjoying this book? Seek out the original to ensure the author gets credit.

  - If you want to indulge in a kind of magician, go to one of the men in section 293.

  - A puzzle game awaits you with the last person in section 316.

  If you want to leave the arcade again, go to one of the following sections:

  - If you want to go to the smithy, do so in section 265.

  - If you prefer to try the inn, go to section 332.

  - If you go to the harbor instead, expose yourself to the unpleasant smell in section 350.

  - If you want to take a closer look at the glass house, do so in section 351.

  - If you go directly to the craftsman, speak to him in section 352.