.TH Command READ
.SY "read"
The read command is used to read the telegrams sent you
by other countries and by the game,
(e.g. when you make a sale or are attacked).
.sp
When telegrams arrive you are informed with:
.NF
\*QYou have a new telegram waiting ...\*U   if there is just one new one, or
\*QYou have ten new telegrams waiting ...\*U   if there are ten of them, or
\*QYou have several new telegrams waiting ...\*U   if there are very many.
.FI
After reading all your telegrams you may discard them by answering \*Qyes\*U to
the question posed.  If you answer \*Qno\*U the telegrams will remain
pending but you will not be reminded of them.
.s3
See also : telegram
