MESSAGE 1
You don't see anything peculiar about the $NOUN$.
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MESSAGE 2
What $NOUN$?  I see nothing of the sort.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 3
You don't have any $NOUN$.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 4
You now have the $NOUN$.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 5
Facing you is a deadly stone guardian-sphinx.  It has you fixed with it's fatal
stare.  You recall from your college lectures the result of meeting the
sphinx's gaze - instant stonification.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 6
It is locked.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 7
It is now unlocked.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 8
It is now locked.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 9
It is now open.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 10
It is now closed.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 11
It already IS locked.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 12
It already IS unlocked.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 13
It already IS closed.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 14
It already IS open.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 15
Huge fingers stroke a fiery red beard as he hums a gruff tune.  A double
edged axe is strapped to his side.  He ignores you completely - perhaps it is
because you show nothing of value.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 16
Nothing happens.
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MESSAGE 17
Sorry, but $VERB$ing the $NOUN$ isn't exactly what I'd call a brilliant
strategic maneuver, i.e., it is not a "smooth move".  In fact, it is really
dumb!  Let's both just try to forget you said that.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 18
Giving the silverware to the dwarf must have caught his attention, since
he tosses you his axe in return and walks jubiliantly away.  You hear him
mumble something about the ingenious financial abilities of magicians.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 19
The tremendous oak sways, hovers dangerously, then topples to the
ground with a loud CRASH.
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MESSAGE 20
At the very tip of one long branch dangles a diamond encrusted key!
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MESSAGE 21
The contraption is made of stainless steel, has a slot about six inches
long, a lever is attached to it's side, and a sign is pasted onto it.  By the
looks of it you guess it is a magical polishing machine.
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MESSAGE 22
That started the machine humming.  A few moments later it quiets down.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 23
I'm sorry, it's written in Polish.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 24
You suddenly realize the significance of all those stone statues outside.
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MESSAGE 25
You have turned to stone.  Therefore you are dead.  Blackwing sends a
thank-you note to Zinnes for the new bust sitting on his piano.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 26
You walk in holding the polished plate over your face.  The sphinx catches
sight of it's own face reflected in the mirror-like surface of the plate and
turns to dust.
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MESSAGE 27
You recognize them as part of the magic bean family, classed by the revered
magi-biologist, Jack son of Jackyl, under Aurius Stawcus.  Two of them have
different properties, but you can't remember what the properties are.
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MESSAGE 28
They are cold to the touch.
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MESSAGE 29
It is bulging with banana clusters, all of which are as hard as rock.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 30
A few seconds after planting the beans, a greenish plant emerges and struggles
to a height of about four feet.
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MESSAGE 31
The beans sinks slowly to the bottom of the hot springs.  The bubbling recedes
and at length ceases.  After a while, the steam from the hot springs
disappears.
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MESSAGE 32
Youch!!  The water is boiling hot!!
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MESSAGE 33
The cup is now filled with water.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 34
The plant shudders visibly, then all of a sudden shoots up in a long, green
streak of leaves and zips through the ceiling. You cannot see where it ends.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 35
A portly gorilla emerges from the Pit's depths and bars your way.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 36
"Comin' to see the old boy, eh?" the gorilla chuckles, " Jolly good!  Er -
there is the small matter of a tiny fee, of course. Purely for entry purposes,
you understand..." He beams good-naturedly.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 37
ENTRY NOT RECOMMENDED

                BLACKWING
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 38
The gorilla is covered with black fur, skin, muscles, veins, and whatever
else gorillas are usually covered with.  Most of his face is covered with a
stupid grin.  You assume he is stronger than you are.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 39
The gorilla's nostrils open wide.  "Umm...er...that'll do nicely," he manages,
relieving you of your fee.  He stumbles over to the side and stares at it,
drooling in admiration.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 40
The gorilla looks at your offering disdainfully.  "Surely, you can do better
than that," he yawns.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 41
You don't have the key.
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MESSAGE 42
A 20 foot tall, wide and deep giant is snoring gratingly over here.  At every
breath you are consumed by a fog of beer-black breath.  In addition to his
breath, his socks give off an odor that almost knocks YOUR socks off.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 43
You don't have what is necessary in order to $VERB$ the $NOUN$.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 44
Done.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 45
You already HAVE the $NOUN$.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 46
The $OBJECT$ is somehow not interested in your generous offerring of the
$NOUN$.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 47
It is too dark there.  You can't see a thing, so you return to the hallway.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 48
You try putting the leaf in the flame, but it's too big to fit in the
fireplace.
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MESSAGE 49
It catches flame and starts burning steadily.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 50
You now have a tough green stick in your hands.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 51
The object is about one inch long, round, one inch in diameter, and threaded
at one end.
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MESSAGE 52
The bird has a long beak, blue-green feathers, and sharp talons.  It is
presently asleep.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 53
With a deafening SKRAKIT, the bird spreads its wings and flies away.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 54
Several strips of the leather are now firmly attached to the handle.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 55
They back off in fright, leaving you clear passage to the doorway.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 56
I don't recommend you do that.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 57
You interrupted a conversation going on between the door and the window.
That made the door quite furious, and I doubt he'll let you through.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 58
The lovely black horn comes from the goat species Quatikus, and, if fitted
with the proper reed, it supposedly will calm all anger and sooth savage
beasts.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 59
The door's black mood is suddenly replaced by a cheerful one.  "Trying to
get through?" it observes, "my pleasure."  It opens wide.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 60
A section of the wall slides smoothly open.  There is now a closet there.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 61
You feel yourself moving for a few minutes.  Then the door slides open
again.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 62
The torch is blown out by a powerful draft.  The draft is coming from a small
hole in the wall.  You return to the elevator and blow gently on the torch
until it relights.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 63
I wouldn't go within ten feet of those socks if I were you.  You could die
from the stench.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 64
The eyes of the giant open wide.  Then, upon catching sight of you, they
open wider.  Wildy and speechlessly gesticulating in horror, it bounds to its
feet and scrambles bellowing out of the room.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 65
It seems to be a musical chair, since it is participating in a chorus of
other chair-voices.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 66
It already IS twisted.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 67
The sign reads "D A N G E R - - - N O   S W I M M I N G".
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 68
Sorry, but that is impossible just now.  You might try again later.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 69
The bananas are now in the holes.  I know this is difficult to believe,
but the bananas acted as a key and caused a secret passageway to open
revealing a staircase leading downward.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 70
Didn't you read the sign, Turkey?  You'll be sorry!!
END_MESSAGE


MESSAGE 71
Sorry, but I was mistaken about the red herring.  It is not really a herring
at all.  Rather, it is a piranha and its teeth are razor sharp -- as you soon
discover first hand.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 72
Splaaatttt! is the sound your body makes as it hits the rocks far below.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 73
Whoever said that "Music sooths the savage beast" obviously didn't know about
these lions.  They stare at you in disbelief as you blow your silly little
horn.  Finally, one of the lions says to the others, "Isn't that nice!  Dinner
Music!!"  Unfortunately, you are the dinner.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 74
The plaques are all written in Latin and you are unable to read them.  You
assume that they give the Latin names of the creatures nearest them.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 75
The fire is blazing brightly.  It warms the room cheerfully.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 76

Congratulations!  Your cleverness has been rewarded with some more points.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 77
You heave the axe with all your strength, but it is quite heavy and you are
quite clumsy and not very skilled at throwing axes -- so the axe flies through
the air for only a few feet.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 78
The plant is quite small.  It is only about four feet tall.  It will not hold
your weight.
END_MESSAGE

MESSAGE 79
It resists your attempts to pull it.  Maybe you should twist it.
END_MESSAGE