diff --git a/actions.c b/actions.c
index caf20ee..6279306 100644
--- a/actions.c
+++ b/actions.c
@@ -1011,8 +1011,6 @@ int action(FILE *input, struct command_t *command)
             if (game.loc == LOC_COBBLE || game.loc == LOC_DEBRIS || game.loc == LOC_AWKWARD ||
                 game.loc == LOC_BIRD || game.loc == LOC_PITTOP)
                 command->obj = ENTRNC;
-            if (command->obj != GRATE)
-                return GO_MOVE;
         } else if (command->obj == DWARF && ATDWRF(game.loc) > 0)
             /* FALL THROUGH */;
         else if ((LIQUID() == command->obj && HERE(BOTTLE)) || command->obj == LIQLOC(game.loc))
diff --git a/tests/carrybird.chk b/tests/carrybird.chk
index c345257..c0c133e 100644
--- a/tests/carrybird.chk
+++ b/tests/carrybird.chk
@@ -47,9 +47,7 @@ A three foot black rod with a rusty star on an end lies nearby.
 
 > eat grate
 
-You're in debris room.
-
-A three foot black rod with a rusty star on an end lies nearby.
+Don't be ridiculous!
 
 > w
 
diff --git a/tests/illformed.chk b/tests/illformed.chk
index 2bfc882..abcfa19 100644
--- a/tests/illformed.chk
+++ b/tests/illformed.chk
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ You're in front of building.
 
 > eat grate
 
-You're in front of building.
+Don't be ridiculous!
 
 > in
 
@@ -109,9 +109,7 @@ You're in front of building.
 I don't know where the cave is, but hereabouts no stream can run on
 the surface for long.  I would try the stream.
 
-You are standing at the end of a road before a small brick building.
-Around you is a forest.  A small stream flows out of the building and
-down a gully.
+You're in front of building.
 
 > enter stream
 
@@ -133,7 +131,9 @@ Carry what?
 
 I am unsure how you are facing.  Use compass points or nearby objects.
 
-You're in front of building.
+You are standing at the end of a road before a small brick building.
+Around you is a forest.  A small stream flows out of the building and
+down a gully.
 
 > eat