diff --git a/dat/data.base b/dat/data.base
index ed7674819..50152f2c1 100644
--- a/dat/data.base
+++ b/dat/data.base
@@ -1653,7 +1653,7 @@ fire trap
 f* brand
 	Some say the world will end in fire,
 	Some say in ice.
-	From what I’ve tasted of desire
+	From what I've tasted of desire
 	I hold with those who favor fire.
 	But if it had to perish twice,
 	I think I know enough of hate