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The Colonel's Bequest Hints
How do I get a lantern for exploring?
1 of 11: Have you visited the stable?
2 of 11: The horse, Blaze, seems a bit twitchy when you pet him.
3 of 11: Make friends with Blaze by giving him some food.
4 of 11: Did you find a necklace anywhere?
5 of 11: To check in the doghouse, give Beauregard the bone from the frig.
6 of 11: Do you know who owns the necklace?
7 of 11: It should be returned to Celie.
8 of 11: Then you can get the carrot from Celie's house.
9 of 11: To light the lantern, you'll need matches.
10 of 11: A dead smoker might have extra matches.
11 of 11: Search Clarence's body in Wilbur's room or the bathroom.
