Have you tried...
Hint 1 of 7:
...putting the spheres together, using wands/staves/etc., or using a scroll
in the presence of the old woman?
Hint 2 of 7:
...using the various hurdy-gurdy functions while in a room with any of the
other characters (the old woman and the sailor especially)?
Hint 3 of 7:
...eating a truffle while the Minx is with you?
Hint 4 of 7:
...defeating the Snow Wight with the Sayonara wand?
Hint 5 of 7:
...using the Levitation wand on the Reliquary (before you save Thriff)?
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