diff --git a/scorn/shops/potionshop b/scorn/shops/potionshop
index 23f53ad60..92b5e3491 100644
--- a/scorn/shops/potionshop
+++ b/scorn/shops/potionshop
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ enter_x 14
 enter_y 14
 msg
 Created:  1996-05-02 bt foom (thomas@astro.psu.edu)
+Modified: 2008-08-09 Andrew Fuchs
 endmsg
 end
 arch woodfloor
@@ -1165,7 +1166,7 @@ name basic instructions
 msg
 To make an alchemical product, assemble
 your ingredients in the cauldron.
-Then cast the spell alchemy upon it.
+Then perform the skill of alchemy on it.
 If your recipe is true and your skill is sufficient,
 then you will have made what you hoped for.
 endmsg