I can help you with the book, but first you have to help me!$B$BThe tome you seek is in my magically locked strongbox.  To open it a special phrase must be uttered, and I can't remember the phrase!  Normally my assistant helps me remember these things but he's nowhere to be found.$B$BIf you want my book, then find my apprentice!  Ask around the race track--if you're lucky then someone has seen him.  Either drag him back here, or at least get my magic phrase from him so we can open my box!