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Riddle of the Sphinx Hints
What else do I need to interpret the clues from the tapes?
1 of 9: Carefully re-read all three clues from the tapes.
2 of 9: You'll find one reference which is common to all three clues.
3 of 9: Each clue mentions finding the answer in "numbers".
4 of 9: Have you found another reference to "numbers" somewhere inside the tent?
5 of 9: There are actually two references to "numbers".
6 of 9: First, search the bed-side table carefully.
7 of 9: There is an important book on the shelf of the bed-side table.
