> Got the crate but have no idea what to do next.
>
> Thx.
>
> > OK - I took a shower and sold off a bunch of stuff to Marion and now have 76 gold coins. Still not sure about the crate yet.
> >
> > Newest inventory:
> >
> >
> > 76 Gold Coins
> > Life Preserver
> > Stone of Strengthening
> > Dead Fish
> > Rope
> >
> > Magic Armor of Magic
> > Guard's Sword
> > Food Rations
> > Bucket
> >
> > Thx.
> >
> > > I am stuck. I am at the Gate of Despair. I escaped from jail - I know I need the crate and need money, but beyond that the people I talk to aren't helping. I need a nudge.
> > >
> > > Inventory:
> > >
> > > Diving Mask
> > > Pick
> > > Life Preserver
> > > Food Rations
> > > Rope
> > >
> > > Broken Free Trial Sword of Failing
> > > Ticket
> > > Guard's Sword
> > > Dead Fish
> > >
> > > Magic Armor of Magic
> > > Key of Questioning
> > > Stone of Strengthening
> > > Bucket
> > >
> > > Thanks for any assistance

There is one more thing you can sell Marion. You need to be persistant. Keep at her until she says yes.
Now that you have the crate go back home. Remember the shack? Have you re-visited Daerleena? She tells you about someone. How many gold coins do you have now? I'm having a hard time with your inventory. I'm not sure what you've done and what you have. Update if you can. It tells me where you are in the game. Good luck.