diff --git a/spell/AnimateWeapon/spell_animate_weapon.arc b/spell/AnimateWeapon/spell_animate_weapon.arc
index 350e10f7b..e394e91f6 100644
--- a/spell/AnimateWeapon/spell_animate_weapon.arc
+++ b/spell/AnimateWeapon/spell_animate_weapon.arc
@@ -21,11 +21,6 @@ maxsp 20
 no_drop 1
 invisible 1
 msg
-Mark a weapon in the caster's inventory,
-then cast this spell to bring it to
-life.  The weapon then flies about under
-the caster's direction.  The weapon is
-controlled with the fire and direction
-keys.
+Mark a weapon in the caster's inventory, then cast this spell to bring it to life.  The weapon then flies about under the caster's direction.  The weapon is controlled with the fire and direction keys.
 endmsg
 end
diff --git a/spell/AnimateWeapon/spell_staff_to_snake.arc b/spell/AnimateWeapon/spell_staff_to_snake.arc
index 601ab691c..a5a6d057e 100644
--- a/spell/AnimateWeapon/spell_staff_to_snake.arc
+++ b/spell/AnimateWeapon/spell_staff_to_snake.arc
@@ -22,9 +22,6 @@ no_drop 1
 invisible 1
 race quarterstaff
 msg
-Converts a staff into a snake which you
-can control with the Fire and direction
-keys.  A quarterstaff in inventory is
-marked before casting the spell.
+Converts a staff into a snake which you can control with the Fire and direction keys.  A quarterstaff in inventory is marked before casting the spell.
 endmsg
 end