Invisiclues

How can I get into the mansion?

1. There are five routes into the house, two from the western side and one from every other direction.
2. The easterly entrance is approached from the Folly. See the question about the slat in the folly for more information. ("There is a loose slat at the back of the folly. Is it important?")
3. One of the western entrances is from the Trade Entrance, into the kitchen. See the next question for more information. ("Who is this woman who keeps throwing me out of the kitchen?")
4. Another is from the Clearing northeast of the Forest. You know, the place with the climbing vines.
5. When you climb the vine in the clearing, you'll find your way into an upstairs room.
6. The northerly entrance is south from the Main Entrance. You'll need to have gotten something from inside the house (entering by another route) before you can successfully enter here, however.
7. The final entrance is through the doors between the veranda and the ballroom. You'll have to unlock and open them from inside the ballroom first, however.

Who is this woman who keeps throwing me out of the kitchen? How can I make her stop?

1. Her name is Lucy, and she is a friend of your father's. You'll probably want to talk to her.
2. Lucy hasn't time to chat with beggars (your dress is looking pretty bedraggled without its hoops), or with fine ladies. Your boyish disguise could encourage her to chat.
3. Enter the kitchen wearing the shirt and breeches.
4. Remember to take the garter when Lucy offers it to you. It might be useful.

There is a loose slat at the back of the folly. Is it important?

1. If you MOVE THE SLAT, a hole will be formed.
2. If you GO THROUGH THE HOLE, you'll find a back entrance into the mansion.

How do I get the pistols in the Parlour?

1. You can't.
2. Really. You can't. So stop trying.