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BUNDERWAL EXPLAINED THE WAGER

"It is so simple as to be embarrassing. The door yonder leads out to the
urinal. Look about the room; select a champion. I will do likewise. Whichever
champion is last to patronize the urinal wins the game for his sponsor."

"The contest seems fair," said Cugel.

The two champions seemed in no hurry; they paused to comment upon the
mildness of the night, then, almost in synchrony, went to the trough. Cugel
and Bunderwal followed, one to each side, and made ready to render judgment.

The two champions prepared to relieve themselves. Cugel's champion,
glancing to the side, noticed the quality of Cugel's attention, and instantly
became indignant. "What are you looking at? Landlord! Out here at once! Call
the Night-guards!"

Cugel tried to explain. "Sir, the situation is not as you think! Bunderwal will
verify the case! Bunderwal?"




A BAEN BOOK



CUGEL'S SAGA

This is a work of fiction. All the characters and events portrayed in this book
are fictional, and any resemblance to real people or incidents is purely
coincidental.

Copyright ┬й I983 by Jack Vance

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