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> > > I'm stuck. I've found the tower, and the castle. Can't get into the tower and can't get past the guard at the castle. I can't get into the fortress, either! People are talking about a scroll .... any hints on where I find that? I have:
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> > > sack, carrot, rope, hook, branch, silver and gold keys, sword, shovel, hammer, nails, bow, arrow, fishing pole, club, ticket, pass ring, sunstone, leaves.
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> > > Thanks.
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> > go to where the dead wood sprite is and go west and meet the very wise gentleman there. you will have to do away with a couple of meanies but you will be rewarded with what you seek.
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> > silver"wizard"fox
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> Thanks silverfox. I found the wise gentleman just after I posted my question. It feels good to make some progress again!

how do you get past the cat and to the castle?!!!