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Sherlock Holmes versus Arsene Lupin Hints
How can I uncover the real message in Velmont's self-portrait?
1 of 11: Do as Holmes suggests, and ask the director how to remove the outer layer of paint.
2 of 11: He will tell you to find water, a paintbrush, and a sponge.
3 of 11: All of these items can be found in the same place -- in fact you may have seen them earlier.
4 of 11: They are all found in the restoration room.
5 of 11: Gather them, and return to the painting.
6 of 11: Dip the paintbrush into the water and begin applying it to the painting.
7 of 11: Once you've applied it everywhere you can, switch to the sponge and begin removing it.
8 of 11: This can be a time-consuming process, and if you aren't making progress, you can switch back to the brush by clicking on it.
9 of 11: Eventually, a card will become visible in the jacket pocket at the lower-right of the painting.
10 of 11: This card has a poem on it, and a letter of the alphabet, a C.
