B) You decide to keep working. Seconds later you are glad that you did, for without warning, the school master runs up to the student with the note and gives him a wallop with his cane. Yes, scribe students were dealt with harshly, but if you could graduate, what a life you could have! Wealth, servants, parties, and prestige were just a few of the rewards that awaited a dedicated scribe. You continue to work diligently, carefully printing your words on the rigid papyrus. Finally, after what seems like forever, the school master calls an end to the day's class. As you step outside into the dry desert air, you notice two older scribes writing in the sand. They seem noticeably disturbed.

Do you?

D) WALK HOME

E) WALK NEAR THE SCRIBES TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON

START OVER

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