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The Black Cauldron Hints
What can I do with the moat?
1 of 9: There is a ledge on the far side of the moat on the alligator screen.
2 of 9: Maybe you could get to it.
3 of 9: You might notice that you can swim the same speed as the alligators.
4 of 9: You might also notice that as soon as your foot touches the water, the alligators are attracted to you like a magnet.
5 of 9: You can use this.
6 of 9: Get them near the bottom of the screen.
7 of 9: As soon as they are there, make a dash for it.
8 of 9: As long as they have to go diagonally up to catch you, they can't catch up to you.
