diff --git a/python/start/dragon_attune.py b/python/start/dragon_attune.py
index 69aaa1309..ac939492f 100644
--- a/python/start/dragon_attune.py
+++ b/python/start/dragon_attune.py
@@ -36,19 +36,14 @@ faces = {
 }
 
 changer = Crossfire.WhoAmI()
-try:
-    aname = Crossfire.ScriptParameters()
-    atype = getattr(Crossfire.AttackTypeNumber, aname.upper())
-    player = changer
-    while player.Archetype.Name != 'pl_dragon':
-        player = player.Above
-    force = player.CheckArchInventory('dragon_ability_force')
-    force.Exp = atype
-    player.Anim = animations[atype]
-    player.Face = faces[atype]
-    changer.Say("current title: %s" % player.Title)
-    player.Title = '%s hatchling' % aname
-    changer.Say("Your metabolism is now focused on me.")
-except:
-    import sys
-    changer.Say('erorr: %s' % sys.exc_info()[1])
+aname = Crossfire.ScriptParameters()
+atype = getattr(Crossfire.AttackTypeNumber, aname.upper())
+player = changer
+while player.Archetype.Name != 'pl_dragon':
+    player = player.Above
+force = player.CheckArchInventory('dragon_ability_force')
+force.Exp = atype
+player.Anim = animations[atype]
+player.Face = faces[atype]
+player.Title = '%s hatchling' % aname
+changer.Say("Your metabolism is now focused on me.")