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"Thanks, but no thanks," you tell the man. "We'd rather keep our change."

"Suit yourselves," he says, and starts his horses walking again. "You probably wouldn't like it much in my wagon anyway; I�m carrying a load of cacti. You kids be careful, though!" he calls as he leaves. "You never know what's out there..."

You all stare after him for a moment. Then Merlyn says, "Well, everybody, let's get moving. We've still got a long, long way to go!"

"Hey!" Deke shouts, looking around. I think I know a shortcut! We'll have to leave the road, but it'll save us time. Follow me!"

So, with little other choice, you follow Deke into the wilderness.

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