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The Messenger Hints

What do I do with the four rectangles in the center of the clock?

  • 1 of 7: You'll need to insert the bull-key before you can do anything with them.
  • 2 of 7: Once the bull-key has been inserted, it will be possible to turn the rectangular-shaped dials to various numbers, by using the plus and minus signs at the top and bottom of each dial.
  • 3 of 7: The second page of the clock sketches provides a clue as to what the correct numbers are.
  • 4 of 7: The clock sketches use the word "Datum" beside the dials.
  • 5 of 7: Another word for "Datum" is "Date."
  • 6 of 7: The date you will need is a birth date.
  • 7 of 7: Enter the number on the four rectangular-shaped dials.