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Scratches Hints

What do I need to do, to place the rope in position?

  • 1 of 11: Look for a good spot, to secure the rope, at the top of the tower area.
  • 2 of 11: Notice the old rusty lamp on the wall.
  • 3 of 11: You can tie one end of the rope to the lamp -- but you'll still need to figure out what to do with the other end of the rope.
  • 4 of 11: You won't be able to put the other end of the rope directly out the window.  Look around for another way to get the end of the rope outside.
  • 5 of 11: Can you think of a way to use the large crack in the wall?
  • 6 of 11: The crack won't be much use to you as it is.
  • 7 of 11: Perhaps you could think of a way to make it a bit larger.
  • 8 of 11: Have you tried to break a bit of the wall away?
  • 9 of 11: You won't be able to do it with your bare hands -- you'll need a tool more suited for this sort of thing.
  • 10 of 11: Use the hammer.
  • 11 of 11: Once you've created a slightly larger hole in the wall, simply click on the coil of rope to put the other end through the opening.