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Do Not Seek Absolution
Red Dead Redemption 2

Do Not Seek Absolution

Complete the Do Not Seek Absolution mission in red dead redemption 2. Requires high Honor and involves helping Edith Downes in Annesburg.

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Complete the Do Not Seek Absolution mission in red dead redemption 2. Requires high Honor and involves helping Edith Downes in Annesburg.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Head to Annesburg and find Edith Downes on the north side of town.
  2. 2
    After Arthur attempts to help her, she mentions her son Archie works in the mines.
  3. 3
    Mount your horse and ride to the mines to intervene in a dispute between Archie and a foreman.
  4. 4
    In the brawl, focus on knocking down the Foreman using counter attacks. Ignore the other miner.
  5. 5
    After the fight, a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) plays where Arthur gives Archie $30. This completes Part I.
  6. 6
    Wait four in-game hours (you can camp outside) and return to Annesburg to start Part II.
  7. 7
    You learn Edith is refusing to leave town and is currently on a job.
  8. 8
    Mount your horse and head north up the train tracks, then veer left into the marked area.
  9. 9
    Activate your Eagle Eye to spot tracks and follow them northwest.
  10. 10
    Take a right when the path splits.
  11. 11
    You will find Edith and her customer. Arthur scares the customer away.
  12. 12
    Arthur encourages Edith to return to town. You can Ask or Demand; the outcome is the same. She agrees to return.
  13. 13
    Gallop back to Annesburg and meet Archie to complete the mission.
Tips
  • Use counter attacks to defeat the Foreman quicker in Part I.
  • You do not need to skip cutscenes in Part II as only Part I has a time limit for a Gold Medal.
  • The tracks in Part II lead northwest.

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