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How do I avoid these guards?
1 of 11: These guards are about as smart as the alligators.
2 of 11: They move just as fast.
3 of 11: The alligators did have one up over these guards.
4 of 11: These guards can get stuck.
5 of 11: They can't negotiate the staircase either.
6 of 11: In fact, they're so bright that if you hide behind a tapestry, they'll think you vanished.
7 of 11: Just keep walking, and they can't get you.
8 of 11: You also might have something heavy.
9 of 11: Like a sword.
10 of 11: Hit the guard with it, and he'll be TEMPORARILY unconscious.
