How do I avoid these guards?

Hint 1 of 10:

These guards are about as smart as the alligators.

Hint 2 of 10:

They move just as fast.

Hint 3 of 10:

The alligators did have one up over these guards.

Hint 4 of 10:

These guards can get stuck.

Hint 5 of 10:

They can't negotiate the staircase either.

Hint 6 of 10:

In fact, they're so bright that if you hide behind a tapestry, they'll think
you vanished.

Hint 7 of 10:

Just keep walking, and they can't get you.

Hint 8 of 10:

You also might have something heavy.

Hint 9 of 10:

Like a sword.

Hint 10 of 10:

Hit the guard with it, and he'll be TEMPORARILY unconscious.