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The second chapter ofThe Crimson Diamondbegins quite literally with a bang, with the bridge to the town of Crimson being blown up by person or persons unknown. When she wakes up, Nancy Maple is unaware of the bridge being out and must make her way downstairs to discover this for herself. You didn’t think you’d be leaving the lodge so quickly, surely?
This chapter involves some very interesting tasks that relate to Nancy’s passions: mineralology and geology. By the end of it, you’ll know quite a bit more about rocks and how to examine them! Here’s our walkthrough.
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Chapter 2 Beginning
You’ll start this chapter in your guest room, with the goal of meeting Kimi at the lodge’s front door.
Leave the bedroom and head to the front of the lodgeto meet up with Kimi and progress the story.
Before taking the stairs down, you caneavesdrop on some conversationsinGuest Bedroom 3and theServant’s Quarters! You’ll need to be close enough to the doors to have Nancy mention them and then use[listen with glass]near the doors to eavesdrop.
After the scene at the train station, you’ll be back at the lodge, and Nancy will decide to get on with some work. You’ll need to firstcollect sometoolsto be used with her expertise and thenfind some samplesto examine.
Before you get on with these tasks, there’s a missable conversation to overhear going on in theStudy. As ever,[listen with glass]to hear it. Afterwards, you can enter the Study and[pick up tape]to get the telegraph tape from the fireplace and learn some more about the bridge bombing.
How To Get A Geologist’s Pick
This is the most obscure puzzle in the chapter -[talking to Jack]in theKitchenwill reveal that there’s an ice pick, but it’s currently missing. There’s also an ice box with a puddle underneath.
Use the following commands in the Kitchen:
The handle belongs to an ice pick, which will work perfectly well as a geologist’s pick!
How To Get A Streak Plate
While you’re in the Kitchen, you may easily acquire a streak plate (which is a plate of a certain hardness that can be compared to rock samples!).
There are lots of plates in the Kitchen to look at, but the one you need is located in thecupboard above the sink. You’ll need to make sure Nancy is standing close to it before using[open cupboard]and[take plate].
How To Get A Hammer
Asking Jack about a hammer will tell you where you need to go: theBoathouse.
To get to the Boathouse, you’ll need to leave the lodge and move to the southeast. It’s one screen to the right of Kimi and the cormorants, or one to the left of the bridge.
Enter the boathouseusing the door to its left and then[open the tacklebox]inside.[Pick up hammer]to complete this task.
How To Get A Shovel
The shovel is also found outside the lodge. You’ll need toenter the Garden Shed, which is to the right of the lodge. It’s one screen north from the axe in the stump.
Enter the Garden Shed when you find it, and then[pick up trowel]inside to get a shovel. There are other things you can pick up here and examine in here, but we won’t tell you to do so in this walkthrough until they are relevant - they won’t be used until future chapters.
Using ‘shovel’ will direct Nancy to the large shovel, which is far too big for the type of digging she needs to do.
Where To Find Rock Samples
There are three rock samples to find in this chapter once you’ve obtained all the tools you need. First, leave the lodge and head to the south until you hit the Bridge. Then, head east until you reach theJetty, which is a short pier. On this screen,[dig for a sample]to get the first of three.
While on this screen, use[examine log]to discover a whistle. Naturally, use[take whistle]to grab it - you’ll need it very soon! It’s revealed to be a duck call.
From the Jetty, head west until you reach a dead end withKimi and the cormorants. On this screen, trying to take a sample will ‘disturb the cormorants’, so you need to deal with Kimi.
To do so,[blow duck call]. Then,[take sample]once Kimi has left the screento get the second of three!
The final sample you need isone screen to the north- it’s theboulderthat you’re able to find Albert working on. As with Kimi, you’ll need to find a way to get rid of Albert.
Albert is very short of patience, so[ask about boulder]to get him to leave in a huff. With him gone,[take sample]to get the third and final sample!
How To Examine Rock Samples
With all three samples secured, you’ll need to actually examine them. Nancy will mention asking Albert to borrow his kit, so we’ll need to do that.
First,open your inventoryand use theeye icon and the loupe iconwith all three samples. Also, do this with the plate you picked up to determine its usefulness as a streak plate.
After this, use the following commands:
Now, head to the Kitchen and[ask Albert about kit]to gently request a lend of his tools. He’ll refuse, of course, but this is a necessary step to progress the story.
When prompted, enter the Dining Room.
Taking The Broth To Margot
The end of this chapter is very simple - you only need to head to the Boudoir and[give broth to Margot]. Of course, there are some interesting things to do that you might miss otherwise!
After leaving the Kitchen, you can[listen]at the door to the conservatory to eavesdrop on a conversation between Nathan and Kimi.
While in the Boudoir with Margot and after giving her the broth, be sure to[ask about aches]and then[ask about allergies]to learn some interesting tidbits.
Then, walk behind the dressing screen on the right side of the room - Nancy will automatically hide behind it and witness an interesting conversation. If you miss the opportunity to do this, you can also[listen with glass]as per usual once Nessa has entered the room.
After the confrontation between Margot and Nessa, return to[take the bowl]and then return it to Jack in the Kitchen. This will end the chapter.
