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How do I get past the cobras?
1 of 9: Cobras are commonly used by snake charmers.
2 of 9: Perhaps these snakes can also be "charmed" into submission.
3 of 9: You'll need to find something to play for them.
4 of 9: Look behind the door across the room from the cobras.
5 of 9: Does this contraption look familiar?
6 of 9: Look at the Flautist Scroll, and also at the back of the Flautist statue.