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The Guard's Password
There was once a poor man, thin and dressed in rags who desperately needed work
to earn himself enough to eat.
One day he was wandering across the market place in search of food dropped by
the various shoppers looking to find produce from the local stall owners.
However what he found wasn't food, but he overheard a rumour that a local farmer
was drowning himself in Beer at a nearby Brewery and complaining that one of his
employees had left to work elsewhere for a better amount of pay.
Not one to turn down any possibly of finding employment the man began his walk
towards the Brewery, only to be dropped at the door by a guard who quickly
turned him away for not knowing the required password to enter.
Not to be discouraged the man hid behind a nearby bush just around the corner
and listened waiting for other guests to the Brewery to arrive, one by one.
The first person to visit was told by the guard, "Twelve" to which the traveler
quickly responded with the word "Six", and was allowed to enter.
Shortly after a second person came, also dressed in rags like our friend looking
for a job. The guard said to this man "Six" and was given the answer of "Three"
to be granted entry to the Brewery.
A short time later a third came, this time in Merchants Robes. With a grin on
his face the guard said "Five", to which the Merchant responded with "Four".
Finally, confident he knew enough to figure out the password, the man came out
of his hiding place, walked around the corner and knocked on the door. âSeven,â
said the guard.
Question:
What should the man answer the guard in order to be let in? |
Hint: Read carefully.
Good Luck to everyone in finding the solution for this first puzzle of the
Regnum Journal.
Be sure to double check your solution before sending as only your first answer
will be accepted.
Deadline for solutions is Friday, 4th January 2008-
23:59 pm. |
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Solution of last edition
In future issues of the
Regnum Journal this section will contain the solution of the puzzle from the
last edition; including the question, and it's answer along with a short
explanation.
Of the correctly submitted answers three will be chosen at random to be
displayed below.
Due to Christmas holidays please be aware prizes for a
correct answer may take a little longer then usual. |
Source: pixelio.de
Remember your entry will only be valid
If the subject line contains the solution.
If you believe the answer is "Sixteen Sheep" for example,
Your subject title should be 'Sixteen Sheep' or '16 Sheep'.
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