Start of a transcript of Wild West Kenneth Johnson trilogy #1 Copyright (c) 2025 Gianluca Girelli https://bdb-project.itch.io Type ABOUT for further info and credits. Release 1 / Serial number 250629 / Inform v6.42 PunyInform v5.14 > l Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. The road to Nogales heads south. You can see a dead horse (on which are a saddle and a saddle bag) here. > i You're carrying your clothes (worn). > jump You jump on the spot, fruitlessly. > smell The only thing you can smell is yourself. You haven't had a bath for days. > listen The desert is eerily quiet. > dig You have better things to do than dig for buried treasure. > fart That's not a verb I recognise. > xyzzy There's a puff of smoke and Yosemite Sam appears out of nowhere. He's waving a pair of six-shooters. "Start prayin', ya long-eared galoot!" He looks around, confused. "That dirty double-crosser! I'm a-comin' back, and I ain't comin' back to play marbles!" With that, he fades into the distance. You wipe the sweat from your brow. > * && Thank you! Comment recorded. > x horse It's your faithful horse. You asked too much of him and now he lays dead. > bury horse That's not a verb I recognise. > x saddle It's a sturdy leather saddle, with a saddle bag attached. A vulture flies high in the sky. It may have spotted your dead horse. > open bag You open the saddle bag, revealing a revolver. The heat is stifling. > get gun Taken. > x it It's a Colt single-action army revolver, also known as the M1873 or 'Peacemaker'. It's a 45 calibre handgun, originally made for the US Army in 1873. It's currently loaded with 6 bullets. > search bag The saddle bag is empty. > get bag You can't. It's attached to the saddle. The sun is relentless. > get saddle The saddle is of no use to you without a horse to ride. > untie saddle You can't untie that. > l Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. The road to Nogales heads south. You can see a dead horse (on which are a saddle and a saddle bag) here. > x sand The desert is harsh and unforgiving, and hot as Hell itself. It's huge, hopeless and deadly. The road peters out to the south. > x mirage The mirage looks like a shimmering lake on the horizon, but you know it's just a trick that the desert plays with your mind from the heat haze. > e You can't go that way. A cloud of desert insects hovers briefly in the air, then flies off. > w You can't go that way. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The heat is stifling. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The hot sun beats down on you. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A coyote barks somewhere in the distance. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. The road to Nogales heads south. You can see a dead horse (on which are a saddle and a saddle bag) here. > e You can't go that way. > * && Why do I have to take a step back southwards before I can get lost off Comment recorded. > * && the road to the east or west? Comment recorded. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. You feel a trickle of perspiration running down your back. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A cloud of desert insects hovers briefly in the air, then flies off. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The sun is relentless. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The hot sun beats down on you. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A cloud of desert insects hovers briefly in the air, then flies off. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A coyote barks somewhere in the distance. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > z Time passes... The heat is stifling. > z Time passes... The hot sun beats down on you. > z Time passes... > z Time passes... > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. The road to Nogales heads south. You can see a dead horse (on which are a saddle and a saddle bag) here. > * && I was waiting to die from exhaustion and dehydration... Comment recorded. > i You're carrying a revolver and your clothes (worn). Some sort of bug scitters across the parched desert in front of you, then it's gone. > shoot mirage You can't just go around shooting things willy nilly, especially in the Wild West. Choose your target carefully or it might get you killed. > shoot me Are you feeling suicidal? > yes That was a rhetorical question. > no That was a rhetorical question. A vulture flies high in the sky. It may have spotted your dead horse. > shoot vulture Sorry, I don't understand what "vulture" means. > * && Aww... Comment recorded. > n You can go back home by heading north, but you have to rescue your family first. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. You feel a trickle of perspiration running down your back. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. You wipe the sweat from your brow. > x road You can't see any such thing. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. The road to Nogales heads south. You can see a dead horse (on which are a saddle and a saddle bag) here. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > x road You can't see any such thing. > look east A look in that direction reveals nothing new. > look west A look in that direction reveals nothing new. > look south A look in that direction reveals nothing new. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The silence of the desert is unnerving. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The hot sun beats down on you. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A vulture flies high in the sky. It may have spotted your dead horse. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The heat is stifling. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A vulture flies high in the sky. It may have spotted your dead horse. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. You feel a trickle of perspiration running down your back. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The silence of the desert is unnerving. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A vulture flies high in the sky. It may have spotted your dead horse. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A coyote barks somewhere in the distance. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. You wipe the sweat from your brow. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > listen The desert is eerily quiet. > x ground A look in that direction reveals nothing new. > follow tracks That's not a verb I recognise. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. Some sort of bug scitters across the parched desert in front of you, then it's gone. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The heat is stifling. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. You feel a trickle of perspiration running down your back. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The heat is stifling. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. You feel a trickle of perspiration running down your back. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A coyote barks somewhere in the distance. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A cloud of desert insects hovers briefly in the air, then flies off. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The hot sun beats down on you. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The hot sun beats down on you. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The heat is stifling. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The silence of the desert is unnerving. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. You wipe the sweat from your brow. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The heat is stifling. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. You feel a trickle of perspiration running down your back. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The heat is stifling. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A vulture flies high in the sky. It may have spotted your dead horse. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The silence of the desert is unnerving. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The hot sun beats down on you. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. You feel a trickle of perspiration running down your back. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. Some sort of bug scitters across the parched desert in front of you, then it's gone. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A vulture flies high in the sky. It may have spotted your dead horse. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. Some sort of bug scitters across the parched desert in front of you, then it's gone. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. Some sort of bug scitters across the parched desert in front of you, then it's gone. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The sun is relentless. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The silence of the desert is unnerving. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A coyote barks somewhere in the distance. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A cloud of desert insects hovers briefly in the air, then flies off. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. The heat is stifling. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. Some sort of bug scitters across the parched desert in front of you, then it's gone. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A vulture flies high in the sky. It may have spotted your dead horse. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > nw There are no diagonal directions in this game. You wipe the sweat from your brow. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > n Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. The road to Nogales heads south. You can see a dead horse (on which are a saddle and a saddle bag) here. The sun is relentless. > n You can go back home by heading north, but you have to rescue your family first. > go to nogales You can't see any such thing. > x road It's nothing more than a dirt strip of sun-hardened terrain. > * && Hum... The road just kinda peters out here? Comment recorded. > help Tell me what to do using simple commands starting with a verb. Use LOOK (or L) to refresh the location description. Identify all the objects in the description and EXAMINE (or X) each one. Read responses carefully for hints. Use compass directions (N, S, E, W, U and D) to move around. Draw a map as you go. Use GET or TAKE to take objects and DROP to drop them again. Use WEAR to wear things like clothing and REMOVE to remove anything that's currently worn. Use INVENTORY (or I) to see what you're carrying and wearing. Use AGAIN (or G) to repeat the last command. Use UNDO to undo the last command if you make a mistake. Use SAVE to save the game and RESTORE to restore it again. Use QUIT to end the game or RESTART to restart from the beginning. There are over 100 verbs that you can use, so if something doesn't work, try a different verb or a different way of doing things. Use HINT if you get stuck. For full instructions, see the game page at . > hint You have to rescue your family, so follow the road to Nogales. > follow road That's not a verb I recognise. > l Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. The road to Nogales heads south. You can see a dead horse (on which are a saddle and a saddle bag) here. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > hint The desert holds many secrets. Examine it and follow what you find there. > x desert The desert is harsh and unforgiving, and hot as Hell itself. You see a faint trace of hoof prints in the sand. Some sort of bug scitters across the parched desert in front of you, then it's gone. > x prints You see a faint trace of hoof prints heading east and west. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > x desert The desert is harsh and unforgiving, and hot as Hell itself. You see a faint trace of hoof prints in the sand. > x prints You see a faint trace of hoof prints heading in a U-turn back to the west. A cloud of desert insects hovers briefly in the air, then flies off. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > x prints You see a faint trace of hoof prints heading east and west. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > x prints You see a faint trace of hoof prints heading west then south. You feel a trickle of perspiration running down your back. > w Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > x prints You see a faint trace of hoof prints heading east then south. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > x prints You see a faint trace of hoof prints heading east then south. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. You feel a trickle of perspiration running down your back. > g Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > undo Previous turn undone. > x prints You see a faint trace of hoof prints heading east then south. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. A vulture flies high in the sky. It may have spotted your dead horse. > x prints You see a faint trace of hoof prints heading east then south. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. You wipe the sweat from your brow. > x prints You see a faint trace of hoof prints heading east then south. > s Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > x prints You see a faint trace of hoof prints heading east then south. > e Desert Wherever you turn your gaze, the immense ocean of fiery sand disappears to the horizon. A mirage causes tremors in the hot air, making it dance in its rhythm of death. From here, you can go in any direction. > x prints You see a faint trace of hoof prints heading south. > s You're out of the worst of the desert. The ground is much firmer now. Southern Outskirts of Desert The desert heat is relentless and the landscape never seems to change. On the ground, fresh tracks of a group of horses head towards the south, while to the east there's an unusual circular depression. Towards the north the trail leads back to the desert. > * && Tracker skills! Comment recorded. > e Depression The depression, arid and jagged, seems to have originated from a powerful explosion. You doubt someone ventured out here to fight, so it's likely the product of an ancient meteorite. Going west will take you back to the trail. You can see a bison skull here. > x skull It's the skull of a bison that probably wandered here from the distant prairie. It's such a long journey just to die alone in the desert. Something is glinting inside, but you also hear an ominous rattling noise coming from inside the skull. A coyote barks somewhere in the distance. > * && Snake! Comment recorded. > save Ok. > look in skull You find nothing special. You feel a trickle of perspiration running down your back. > * && Well, aside from a rattler... Comment recorded. > x glint There's something inside the skull that reflects small flashes of light. You wipe the sweat from your brow. > kick skull Violence isn't the answer to this one. > move skull Nothing obvious happens. > lift skull That's not a verb I recognise. > turn skull Nothing obvious happens. You feel a trickle of perspiration running down your back. > shoot skull (with the revolver) BANG! You shoot the skull, reducing it to pieces and killing what was inside. Something is now gleaming in the desert sun. A cloud of desert insects hovers briefly in the air, then flies off. > l Depression The depression, arid and jagged, seems to have originated from a powerful explosion. You doubt someone ventured out here to fight, so it's likely the product of an ancient meteorite. Going west will take you back to the trail. You can see some bone fragments, a mineral and a dead snake here. > x snake It's a big, dead, rattlesnake, one of the deadliest creatures in the desert. Luckily, you didn't pick up the skull, or you'd be dead. > take snake It's just a disgusting, and now dead, rattlesnake. Leave it alone. > x fragments It's the remaining fragments of the bison skull. > take fragments You have no use for broken bones. > get mineral Taken. > x it It's an odd mineral, possibly the remains of a meteorite that fell to Earth in the dim, distant past. Someone may find it precious. > l Depression The depression, arid and jagged, seems to have originated from a powerful explosion. You doubt someone ventured out here to fight, so it's likely the product of an ancient meteorite. Going west will take you back to the trail. You can see some bone fragments and a dead snake here. A vulture flies high in the sky. It may have spotted your dead horse. > e You can't go that way. > * && I'm in the desert. What's stopping me from wandering anywhere? Comment recorded. > n You can't go that way. > s You can't go that way. > w Southern Outskirts of Desert The desert heat is relentless and the landscape never seems to change. On the ground, fresh tracks of a group of horses head towards the south, while to the east there's an unusual circular depression. Towards the north the trail leads back to the desert. > w You can't go that way. > x tracks You see a faint trace of hoof prints heading south. Now that the ground is firmer, you can see that they were left by a group of horses, possibly four. Some of the hoof prints are deeper than the others, suggesting that those horses were carrying a heavier load, possibly your wife and daughter. You wipe the sweat from your brow. > s Eastern Trail Out of Desert The terrain begins to change and, although the vegetation is still sparse, it feels like you're stepping out of the desert. The trail bends from north to west. The north takes you back to the desert, whereas the west takes you to the mountains. It looks like Cortez wants to hide in the mountains, at least for the moment. Immediately to the south, the remains of a stagecoach remind you how deadly this place is. > x vegetation The vegetation consists of low bushes full of thorns, so you'd better not touch them if you know what's good for you. > touch bushes Youch! The heat is stifling. > * && Heh. Comment recorded. > x coach The coach, or what remains of it, is riddled with bullet holes. It's painted in red with yellow writing on the side. > read writing There's nothing legible on that. > s Inside Stagecoach The interior of the stagecoach has been partially destroyed by gunfire, with the result that the two large leather seats are punctured and stained, probably by human blood. You can leave the stagecoach to the north. > x seats They are fine-crafted and look very comfy, if you overlook the holes and the stains. It may be worth searching them. > search seats You search the seats and find a bottle. > x bottle It's a half-full bottle of whiskey. It's not one of the best brands available, but that doesn't matter, since you definitely won't be drinking alcohol in this heat. It may come in handy, though. > get it Taken. > empty bottle The bottle can't contain things. > * && Um? Comment recorded. > drink whiskey Not in this extreme heat or while you're on this quest. Besides, it may come in handy later on. > l Inside Stagecoach The interior of the stagecoach has been partially destroyed by gunfire, with the result that the two large leather seats are punctured and stained, probably by human blood. You can leave the stagecoach to the north. > x blood The blood stains are now dry and dark, but it's everywhere. Whoever was inside the coach must have suffered deadly wounds. > n Eastern Trail Out of Desert The terrain begins to change and, although the vegetation is still sparse, it feels like you're stepping out of the desert. The trail bends from north to west. The north takes you back to the desert, whereas the west takes you to the mountains. It looks like Cortez wants to hide in the mountains, at least for the moment. Immediately to the south, the remains of a stagecoach remind you how deadly this place is. > x writing The paint is somewhat faded by the sun, but the writing clearly reads, 'Wells Fargo & Co.' and 'U.S. Mail'. > w Western Trail Out of Desert The long trail from the east continues to the west, where you hear the sound of water. A branch of the trail winds north into a canyon. The canyon is lined with tall boulders, around which vegetation grows, mostly thorny bushes and Saguaro cacti. > n South End of Canyon The canyon runs roughly north to south with high walls surrounding you to the east and west. The trail through the canyon is barely visible. On the western wall, a narrow path leads up to the top, but it's very steep. > u The path is steep. You don't have enough energy to climb to the top. > x cacti You can't see any such thing. > x boulders The canyon has steep sides with fallen boulders at its base. > climb boulders Stick to the paths and trails. > n Middle of Canyon The trail continues through the canyon to the north and south. You can see a cougar here. The cougar looks at you with a hungry grin on its face. > x cougar It's a cougar, also called a mountain lion. It's one of North America's most widespread predators. Like other cats, it hunts stealthily, stalking its prey and then bringing it down with a furious leap. You'd better keep your distance or dispose of it pronto. The cougar's posture is changing and getting more aggressive. > pet cougar That's not a verb I recognise. > touch cougar You don't feel anything unexpected. The cougar is creeping towards you. It's now very close. It looks like you're about to reach the end of your days. > hug cougar Keep your mind on the game. The cougar attacks you with a leap and bites your neck, causing a fatal wound. Yet, you're still alive when it starts eating your fleshier parts. *** You have died *** Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO the last move or QUIT? undo Previous turn undone. > undo Previous turn undone. > undo Previous turn undone. > l Middle of Canyon The trail continues through the canyon to the north and south. You can see a cougar here. The cougar is creeping towards you. It's now very close. It looks like you're about to reach the end of your days. > shoot cougar (with the revolver) BANG! You shoot the cougar just as it's about to pounce. BANG! You shoot it again, just to make sure it's really dead. You can now proceed with your quest. > x revolver It's a Colt single-action army revolver, also known as the M1873 or 'Peacemaker'. It's a 45 calibre handgun, originally made for the US Army in 1873. It's currently loaded with 3 bullets. > reload revolver That's not a verb I recognise. > n North End of Canyon Now that you're at the north end of canyon, the landscape becomes gentler. A prairie extends to the west and, due to the rains of the monsoon season, it's covered in flowers. The canyon extends to the south. > n You can't go that way. > w Prairie You're at the western edge of the prairie, where a long trail winds up the side of a low hill. To the east, you can see the start of the canyon. > x flowers Your wife and daughter would love them. You'd better hurry and rescue them. > s You can't go that way. > n You can't go that way. > w Indian Village This is a small Indian village inhabited by a group of Navajo, who have gradually migrated south from northern Arizona as their lands have been progressively occupied. All around you stand their dwellings, called hogans, but you're forbidden to enter them. You can leave the village by going back down the hill to the east. You can see some Indians here. The Indians stare at you with an inquisitive look. > undo Previous turn undone. > undo Previous turn undone. > undo Previous turn undone. > l Prairie You're at the western edge of the prairie, where a long trail winds up the side of a low hill. To the east, you can see the start of the canyon. > e North End of Canyon Now that you're at the north end of canyon, the landscape becomes gentler. A prairie extends to the west and, due to the rains of the monsoon season, it's covered in flowers. The canyon extends to the south. > s Middle of Canyon The trail continues through the canyon to the north and south. You can see a dead cougar here. > get cougar Seriously? What are you going to do with a dead cougar? If you were back home, you could have barbecue cougar, but out here in the desert, you don't even have a fire. > * && I want to show it to the indians to prove I've eliminated a threat. Comment recorded. > n North End of Canyon Now that you're at the north end of canyon, the landscape becomes gentler. A prairie extends to the west and, due to the rains of the monsoon season, it's covered in flowers. The canyon extends to the south. > w Prairie You're at the western edge of the prairie, where a long trail winds up the side of a low hill. To the east, you can see the start of the canyon. > w Indian Village This is a small Indian village inhabited by a group of Navajo, who have gradually migrated south from northern Arizona as their lands have been progressively occupied. All around you stand their dwellings, called hogans, but you're forbidden to enter them. You can leave the village by going back down the hill to the east. You can see some Indians here. The Indians stare at you with an inquisitive look. > tell indians about cougar The Indians just give you a strange look. Maybe they don't understand English. The Indians look at one another, as if to say, "What should we do with this intruder?" > greet indians That's not a verb I recognise. > bow That's not a verb I recognise. > i You're carrying a bottle, a mineral, a revolver and your clothes (worn). The Indians point to you, then point to the east. They seem to be ushering you away from their village. > show mineral to indians The Indians look at the mineral in awe for a few seconds. Then one of them snatches it from you and shouts something towards one of the hogans. After a few moments, an old shaman comes out of the hogan and approaches you. The shaman stares at you for a moment then says, "What you have brought to our people is a sign of great magic and great power. I see that you seek someone and there is hatred in your eyes. So, tell me who it is that you seek and I will help you find him and defeat him." > tell shaman about daughter "I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about that." > tell shaman about wife "I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about that." > tell shaman about abduction "I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about that." > * && I can't remember the name of the villain. Comment recorded. > hint There are no more hints available for this location. > i You're carrying a bottle, a revolver and your clothes (worn). > tell shaman about gang "I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about that." > tell shaman about outlaw "I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about that." > tell shaman about outlaws "I'm sorry, but I don't know anything about that." > save Ok. > * && I'm going to RESTART to get the name of the gang. Comment recorded. > script off End of transcript. & & & & Start of a transcript of Wild West Kenneth Johnson trilogy #1 Copyright (c) 2025 Gianluca Girelli https://bdb-project.itch.io Type ABOUT for further info and credits. Release 1 / Serial number 250629 / Inform v6.42 PunyInform v5.14 > * && Of course! Cortez. Comment recorded. > tell shaman about cortez The shaman says, "The ones you seek are camped on the other side of the Kaywannah River. You can only defeat them with this powder of death." He hands you a leather pouch. You take it and bow in thanks. The shaman then raises his bony hand in farewell and retreats to his hogan. Before you leave, the Indians offer you some food, which you gladly accept. After eating, you quickly regain your strength. > l Indian Village This is a small Indian village inhabited by a group of Navajo, who have gradually migrated south from northern Arizona as their lands have been progressively occupied. All around you stand their dwellings, called hogans, but you're forbidden to enter them. You can leave the village by going back down the hill to the east. You can see some Indians here. > talk to indians The warriors are not very talkative. Maybe they don't understand English. > w You can't go that way. > n You can't go that way. > s You can't go that way. > * && I might be killed for this next one. Comment recorded. > give whiskey to indians Your offer of whiskey becomes a topic of heated debate among the Indians. In the end, they refuse your offer. It seems that white man's firewater is no longer tolerated in this tribe. > enter hogan It's forbidden to step into a hogan uninvited and Navajos don't like people with no manner. You have unleashed their wrath. With savage howls, they shoot their arrows at you, killing you on the spot, and then start fighting over your scalp. *** You have died *** Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO the last move or QUIT? undo Previous turn undone. > x hogan The hogans are made of wooden poles covered in tree bark and mud. The mud provides insulation, protecting them from the cold at night and the heat during the day. The doorway of each hogan opens to the east so they can get the morning sun as a good blessing. > e Prairie You're at the western edge of the prairie, where a long trail winds up the side of a low hill. To the east, you can see the start of the canyon. > e North End of Canyon Now that you're at the north end of canyon, the landscape becomes gentler. A prairie extends to the west and, due to the rains of the monsoon season, it's covered in flowers. The canyon extends to the south. > s Middle of Canyon The trail continues through the canyon to the north and south. You can see a dead cougar here. > s South End of Canyon The canyon runs roughly north to south with high walls surrounding you to the east and west. The trail through the canyon is barely visible. On the western wall, a narrow path leads up to the top, but it's very steep. > u Thanks to the food the Indians gave you before leaving the village, you now have the strength to climb the path to the top. Old Mine Entrance After the tiring climb up the canyon wall, you find yourself in front of the dark mouth of an old mine, the entrance of which is mostly blocked by massive wooden boards. Apart from the entrance to the mine, the only exit from here is east back down to the bottom of the canyon. An old miner stands at the entrance to the mine. The old miner is tapping his foot. "Strangers aren't welcome here." > * && He won't have the same reservations against firewater... Comment recorded. > give whiskey to miner "Thanks, buddy. That will soothe a parched throat. In exchange for the whiskey, I'll give you this gold nugget, but don't tell anyone where you got it. Now get out of here." You take the nugget and thank the miner. > w You can't go that way. > enter mine It's all boarded up. > ask miner about mine "I don't know anything about that." > ask miner about cortez "I don't know no Cortez. I don't go around asking names." > ask miner about indians "I don't know anything about that." > d South End of Canyon The canyon runs roughly north to south with high walls surrounding you to the east and west. The trail through the canyon is barely visible. On the western wall, a narrow path leads up to the top, but it's very steep. > s Western Trail Out of Desert The long trail from the east continues to the west, where you hear the sound of water. A branch of the trail winds north into a canyon. The canyon is lined with tall boulders, around which vegetation grows, mostly thorny bushes and Saguaro cacti. A coyote barks somewhere in the distance. > s You can't go that way. > w East Bank of Kaywannah River The clear waters of the Kaywannah River rush past here. The river is too wide and deep to wade across on foot. It must be crossed by a barge attached to strong ropes. Some hills can be seen in the distance, towards the west and the trail leads back to the east. A ferryman is patiently waiting next to his barge. > x ferryman The ferryman looks middle-aged, yet fit. You're guessing that he's younger than he looks and his apparent age is due to his continued exposure to this harsh environment. He may be willing to help you across the river if properly rewarded. > ask ferryman about cortez "I don't go around asking names." > ask ferryman about passage "I apologise, but I don't know anything about that." > ask ferryman about river "This is the Kaywannah River. Isn't she a beauty? I can take you across for a fee." > ask ferryman about fee "I apologise, but I don't know anything about that." > * && Well, you just asked me for one. Comment recorded. > ask ferryman about nugget "I apologise, but I don't know anything about that." > show nugget I think you wanted to say "show gold nugget to someone". Please try again. > show nugget to ferryman "A gold nugget, eh? That would pay your way across." > x river The river is wide and deep and rushes by in a strong current, so it can't be crossed on foot. The water in the river is freezing cold, but looks very refreshing. > swim You enter the river and try to swim to the opposite bank, but the strong current quickly overwhelms you. The cold water makes you numb and, now breathless, you quickly lose consciousness and drown. *** You have died *** Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO the last move or QUIT? undo Previous turn undone. > jump across river I think you wanted to say "jump". Please try again. > jump You jump on the spot, fruitlessly. > pay ferryman I think you wanted to say "pay ferryman something". Please try again. > pay ferryman nugget "Thank you, sir. That's very generous. You can now cross the river back and forth any time you like." > w You get on the barge and the ferryman takes you to the other side of the river. West Bank of Kaywannah River The west bank of the river is not much different to the east bank, except that the river is now to the east. Hoof prints wind their way westward towards the hills. A ferryman is patiently waiting next to his barge. > w Clearing The clearing is crossed by paths that branch off in different directions. Possibly due to the proximity to the river, the ground is softer here so you can clearly make out horses' tracks heading north. You can go back to the river bank by going east. > i You're carrying a leather pouch, a revolver and your clothes (worn). > x pouch It's the small pouch that the Indian shaman gave you. You can't see inside, since the leather pouch is closed. > open pouch You open the leather pouch, revealing some poison powder. > x powder It looks like a mix of different herbs, but it sure is a powerful poison. > smell powder The only thing you can smell is yourself. You haven't had a bath for days. > taste powder You taste nothing unexpected. > eat powder But you are not holding the poison powder. > get powder You'd better leave it in the pouch until it's time to use it or it might blow away. > eat pouch That's plainly inedible. > lick powder That's not a verb I recognise. > close pouch You close the leather pouch. > l Clearing The clearing is crossed by paths that branch off in different directions. Possibly due to the proximity to the river, the ground is softer here so you can clearly make out horses' tracks heading north. You can go back to the river bank by going east. > n Above Cortez's Hideout This flat clearing on the top of a hill is where Cortez's hideout is located. The gang is camped a little further down the hill to the east and the clearing continues to the south. The gang's horses are tethered to some bushes and these bushes conceal you from the gang. You can see some horses, some saddles, some blankets and some saddle bags here. > x horses There are four horses belonging to Cortez's band, but don't mess with them or they'll get nervous. Their saddles, blankets and saddle bags are lying on the ground to give the horses a rest while the bandits are camped, but they're still wearing their bridles and halters, and their reins are tied to the nearby bushes. > shoot horses You can't just go around shooting things willy nilly, especially in the Wild West. Choose your target carefully or it might get you killed. > x bags They're leather saddle bags, just like the saddles. You can't see inside, since the saddle bags are closed. > open bags You open the saddle bags, revealing a canteen. > x canteen It's a tin canteen. You can't see inside, since the canteen is closed. > open it You open the canteen, revealing some water. > drink water As thirsty as you may be, it's better to leave the water for the bandits. > * && Yeah, because I'm gonna poison it. Comment recorded. > l Above Cortez's Hideout This flat clearing on the top of a hill is where Cortez's hideout is located. The gang is camped a little further down the hill to the east and the clearing continues to the south. The gang's horses are tethered to some bushes and these bushes conceal you from the gang. You can see some horses, some saddles, some blankets and some saddle bags (which contain a canteen (which contains some water)) here. > x blankets They're the blankets that go under the horses' saddles. > take blanket Take care of the bandits before taking the blankets. > sleep You aren't feeling especially drowsy. > e As soon as the bandits see you, they open fire, killing you on the spot. The desperate cries of your wife and daughter are the last thing you hear before you die. *** You have died *** Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO the last move or QUIT? undo Previous turn undone. > l Above Cortez's Hideout This flat clearing on the top of a hill is where Cortez's hideout is located. The gang is camped a little further down the hill to the east and the clearing continues to the south. The gang's horses are tethered to some bushes and these bushes conceal you from the gang. You can see some horses, some saddles, some blankets and some saddle bags (which contain a canteen (which contains some water)) here. > x gang You can't see any such thing. > x camp Cortez's hideout is towards the east. You can't see it clearly from your position behind the bushes, but you can see movement and hear the bandits' voices. > shoot bandits You can't see any such thing. > open canteen It's already open. > open pouch You open the leather pouch, revealing some poison powder. > pour powder in canteen But you are not holding the poison powder. > empty pouch in canteen I think you wanted to say "empty something". Please try again. > put powder in canteen But you are not holding the poison powder. > poison water That's not a verb I recognise. > hint There are no more hints available for this location. > empty pouch poison powder: Dropped. > get powder Taken. > put powder in canteen You put the poison powder in the canteen, then close it and give it a shake, hoping that no one will notice the difference. You just hope those bandits don't offer any water to Sarah or Betty. > put canteen in bag Already there. > close bag You close the saddle bags. > z Time passes... > z Time passes... > s Clearing The clearing is crossed by paths that branch off in different directions. Possibly due to the proximity to the river, the ground is softer here so you can clearly make out horses' tracks heading north. You can go back to the river bank by going east. You wait a little while until you hear one of Cortez's men at the horses. You wait a little longer until he returns to the camp. It should now be safe to go back to Cortez's camp and see what happened. > n Above Cortez's Hideout This flat clearing on the top of a hill is where Cortez's hideout is located. The gang is camped a little further down the hill to the east and the clearing continues to the south. The gang's horses are tethered to some bushes and these bushes conceal you from the gang. You can see some horses, some saddles, some blankets and some saddle bags here. > x camp Cortez's hideout is towards the east. You can't see it clearly from your position behind the bushes, but you can hear someone calling you in a faint voice...a female voice. It should be safe to go there now. > * && No choking and gurgling and death cries? Comment recorded. > e When you reach the camp, the scene is horrifying. The lifeless bodies of the bandits are twisted in spasms caused by the powerful Indian poison. Fortunately, your wife and daughter haven't witnessed the scene, as they're in a makeshift tent. They're shaken by their experience, but they're both safe and well. After freeing them from their bonds, you bury the bandits' bodies under a pile of stones and return home on the bandits' horses. On the journey, you wonder if this savage world will ever see any peace and decide that it's time to do your part to bring a little justice into the world. As the sun sets in the evening sky, a crazy idea crosses your mind. What if you ran to be the next sheriff? Kenneth Johnson, Sheriff of Tucson. Yeah, that has a nice ring to it... *** You have won *** Would you like to RESTART, RESTORE, UNDO the last move or QUIT? quit