diff --git a/src/fountain.c b/src/fountain.c
index 5a31c34b8..7f315e972 100644
--- a/src/fountain.c
+++ b/src/fountain.c
@@ -332,7 +332,8 @@ drinkfountain(void)
             exercise(A_WIS, TRUE);
             break;
         case 26: /* See Monsters */
-            (void) monster_detect((struct obj *) 0, 0);
+            if (monster_detect((struct obj *) 0, 0))
+                pline_The("%s tastes like nothing.", hliquid("water"));
             exercise(A_WIS, TRUE);
             break;
         case 27: /* Find a gem in the sparkling waters. */