| Several hours passed, with no signs of Belboz. Sir Fred became bored
and began to wander about, looking for some food as he idly exmaned some
of the sorcerer's possessions. Mostly, it consisted of books, scrolls,
powders and other arcane-looking objects, which Fred regarded warily. Before
long, though, a strangely enticing smell began to eminate from a corner
of the cave, a pleasantly robust odor, reminding him of a well- spiced
slab of beef which had just been cooked. Curious and almost drooling with
hunger, Fred went back to examine it.
In the small alcove he found a rack with four vials of liquid on it, all of which seemed to be emitting the tantalizing smell! Fred's first instinct was to gulp one down, but he quickly checked himself. Who knew what effect they might have? On the other hand, maybe this was how Belboz ate - it must be more convenient than building a fire every night!
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Greedily, Fred gulped
down the brown liquid. 