Help! i'm trapped in this coffin!

That's possible but Sandor [spoiler]was lured there and had not been staring at the portrait.  I think Magda sent him to the mausoleum didn't she? Something she saw in the crystal ball. Maybe Barn was luring someone through the crystal ball?[/spoiler]

Yes, you have correcty rememberd Magda's contribution.  I figure I Ching was giving Barnabas a helping hand...or wand.  It probably had a soft spot for Barnabas, just like so many of us.

That's possible but Sandor [spoiler]was lured there and had not been staring at the portrait. Oh gak my memory fails me. I think Magda sent him to the mausoleum didn't she? Something she saw in the crystal ball. Maybe Barn was luring someone through the crystal ball? I just saw this not long ago and I'm disgusted that I've forgotten the fine details already!   [/spoiler]

You are right about Magda and maybe Barnabas did have a "hand" in showing her the secrets to the imfamous jewels.  The gypsies' greed could have had a hand in "hearing" Barnabas' call to the secret room.

Cool avatar!

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