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The Mystery of the Mummy Hints

I can't see; it's too dark.

  • 1 of 13: You'll need more light than the room provides.
  • 2 of 13: Look through your inventory for something that might help give you more light.
  • 3 of 13: The lamp should work.
  • 4 of 13: It won't work without fuel.
  • 5 of 13: Combine the oil flask and lantern in your inventory.
  • 6 of 13: You'll still need to light the lantern.
  • 7 of 13: Your matches are gone, and you won't be able to find any more.
  • 8 of 13: You'll need to find an alternate source of fire.
  • 9 of 13: Will all of the chandeliers and gas lamps in this place, you should be able to find one that's accessible to you.
  • 10 of 13: Check the wall lamps in the exhibit rooms.
  • 11 of 13: In particular, look around the exhibit room outside the study. 
  • 12 of 13: Check the gas lamp on the wall over the sarcophagus (against the wall opposite the study door).
  • 13 of 13: Light your lamp from that wall lamp.