> > > I have:
> > >
> > > Sack
> > > Carrot
> > > Rope
> > > Branch
> > > Silver Key
> > > Gold Key
> > > Sword Shovel
> > > Scroll
> > > Hammer
> > > Nails
> > > Bow
> > > Arrow
> > > Fishing Pole
> > > Magic Stone
> > > Club
> > > Ticket
> > > Sunstone
> > >
> > > okay, I can't get into the gardens. The dude didn't want any
> part
> > > of my gold pieces, so I'm assuming the soothsayer is the
> only
> > > one who likes them. I've looked back through a couple of
> > > messages and saw that some people have a silver piece. I
> can't
> > > find a silver piece anywhere! Please help me
> >
> > Wasn't there a place near the farm where you could search
> through the grass?
> >
> > -Mandi aka Chaos
>
> Thanks for that--I don't know how I kept missing that. I found a
> jewel in the garden and I took it to the shopkeeper, who already
> took a diamond from me, but he wouldn't take the jewel. I
> really need a hook and I can't think of who else to get it from.

Actually, he should take the jewel from you. Does it even give you the option to give it to him?