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The Messenger Hints

How do I get the guard's key?

  • 1 of 4: First, you'll need to disable the guard.
  • 2 of 4: When he's hit by the chandelier, his key (the bronze key) is jostled loose.
  • 3 of 4: You won't find it on his side of the table.
  • 4 of 4: Look on the other side of the table.  It's near the corner of the table, closest to the outside door.