("pilgrims"
 #> Ahead, on the road, you see a party of pilgrims. Their leader, a frail old friar, greets you. You ask their destination.
'We seek the shrine of Saint Mary, on the outskirts of $NearestCity,' he replies, 'and hope our souls may bask in her radiance.' You see that the old men and women hobbling along with him could use all the basking the good Lord might provide!
You... <#  #x# 

 $$$ 
 $$ "pilgrims_ignore" $> ... wish them a good journey and travel onward. <$  --> "pilgrims_ignored" $x$ 
 $c$ "pilgrims_give" $> ...give them $Money1 to help ease their pilgrimage. <$  --> "pilgrims_charity" $x$ 
 $c$ "pilgrims_give_horses" $> ...give them your mounts and pack animals. <$  --> "pilgrims_mounted" $x$ 
 $$ "pilgrims_escort" $> ...interrupt your travels and escort them to $NearestCity. <$  -->"pilgrims_escorted" $x$ 
]),

	("pilgrims_ignored"
 #> The friar wishes you a good journey also. You move off, and soon they disappear behind you. <#  ***  #x# 

	("pilgrims_charity"
 #> Bowing low with thanks, the friar is very grateful.
'A noble gift, my lords,' he says, 'for we could surely use a hot meal and a warm night in a comfortable inn! This provides most generously.'
Certainly, these poor pilgrims seem in need of comfort. You are delighted that your gift is appreciated. <# <<>>small virtue increase ***  #x# 

	("pilgrims_mounted"
 #> The poor friar is overwhelmed. 'Such generosity, such warmness of heart, such Christian charity!' Tears begin to roll down his cheeks. 'I never thought to find such in this world.' He bows low.
You help the stronger pilgrims mount, and fashion drag-litters for the rest. A few hours later you wave goodbye to the little party as it disappears down the road. A warmth and gladness spreads through your hearts: the happiness of true giving. <#  <<>>virtue increase ***  #x# 

	("pilgrims_escorted"
 #> The friar is delighted to have an escort.
'These roads are most dangerous,' he agrees. 'Twice already we have been beset by bandits. They took what money and valuables we had then, but otherwise left us whole. But I have heard of others who kill every victim.'

The trip to $NearestCity is slow and laborious with the aged pilgrims, taking $Number1 days. Fortunately it is an uneventful trip, with no more excitement than bandaging a sprained ankle.
Outside the city, near the shrine, the friar and the pilgrims thank your for your aid and protection. You say farewell, feeling happy with the spirit of true giving. <# <<>>small virtue increase ***  #x# 









("enc_pilgrims",0,"Ahead, on the road, you see a party of pilgrims. Their leader, a frail old friar, greets you. You ask their destination. 'We seek the shrine of Saint Mary, on the outskirts of {s10}' he replies, 'and hope our souls may bask in her radiance.' You see that the old men and women hobbling along with him could use all the basking the good Lord might provide! You...","none",[CODE],[
	("enc_pilgrims_ignore",[],"... wish them a good journey and travel onward.",[(jump_to_menu, "mnu_enc_pilgrims_ignored")]),
	("enc_pilgrims_give",[CODE],"...give them {s54} to help ease their pilgrimage.",[(troop_remove_gold, "trp_player", reg25),(jump_to_menu, "mnu_enc_pilgrims_charity")]),
	("enc_pilgrims_give_horses",[CODE],"...give them your mounts and pack animals.",[(jump_to_menu, "mnu_enc_pilgrims_mounted")]),
	("enc_enc_pilgrims_escort",[],"...interrupt your travels and escort them to {s10}.",[(jump_to_menu, "mnu_pilgrims_escorted")]),
	]),

("enc_pilgrims_ignored",0,"The friar wishes you a good journey also. You move off, and soon they disappear behind you.","none",[],[("leave",[],"(Travel onward.)",[(call_script, "script_end_encounter")])]),

("enc_pilgrims_charity",0,"Bowing low with thanks, the friar is very grateful. 'A noble gift, my lords,' he says, 'for we could surely use a hot meal and a warm night in a comfortable inn! This provides most generously.' Certainly, these poor pilgrims seem in need of comfort. You are delighted that your gift is appreciated.","none",[CODE],[("leave",[],"(Travel onward.)",[(call_script, "script_end_encounter")])]),

("enc_pilgrims_mounted",0,"The poor friar is overwhelmed. 'Such generosity, such warmness of heart, such Christian charity!' Tears begin to roll down his cheeks. 'I never thought to find such in this world.' He bows low. You help the stronger pilgrims mount, and fashion drag-litters for the rest. A few hours later you wave goodbye to the little party as it disappears down the road. A warmth and gladness spreads through your hearts: the happiness of true giving.","none",[CODE],[("leave",[],"(Travel onward.)",[(call_script, "script_end_encounter")])]),

("enc_pilgrims_escorted",0,"The friar is delighted to have an escort. 'These roads are most dangerous,' he agrees. 'Twice already we have been beset by bandits. They took what money and valuables we had then, but otherwise left us whole. But I have heard of others who kill every victim.' The trip to {s10} is slow and laborious with the aged pilgrims, taking {reg11} days. Fortunately it is an uneventful trip, with no more excitement than bandaging a sprained ankle. Outside the city, near the shrine, the friar and the pilgrims thank your for your aid and protection. You say farewell, feeling happy with the spirit of true giving.","none",[CODE],[("leave",[],"(Travel onward.)",[(call_script, "script_end_encounter")])]),