if (slot == -1)
    {
        for (int i = 0; i < ENDOFPACK; ++i)
        {
            if (!is_valid_item(you.inv[i]))
            {
                slot = i;
                break;
            }
        }
        ASSERT(slot != -1);
    }
    

        // Merfolk are spear hunters -- clobber bow, give six javelins
        // possibly allow choice between javelin and net

            // Merfolk are spear hunters -- clobber bow, give six javelins
            // possibly allow choice between javelin and net

            // And a hunting knife.
            newgame_make_item(-1, EQ_NONE, OBJ_WEAPONS, WPN_KNIFE);