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ivy. Along one paneled wall we groped, our eyes slowly becoming accustomed to
the darkness. A rank and pungent odor pervaded the atmosphere.
We had made our way about half the distance across one end of the great
apartment when a low growl from the far end brought us to a startled halt.
Straining my eyes through the gloom, I made out a raised dais at the extreme
opposite end of the hall. Upon the dais stood two great chairs, highbacked and
with great arms.
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