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Mr. Sherlock Holmes, who was usually very late in the mornings, | Mr. Sherlock Holmes, who was usually very late in the mornings, | ||
save upon those not infrequent occasions when he was up all | save upon those not infrequent occasions when he was up all | ||
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visitor. I read his record aloud. | visitor. I read his record aloud. | ||
- | | + | ~~“Mortimer, |
- | House-surgeon, | + | ~~House-surgeon, |
- | Winner of the Jackson prize for Comparative Pathology, with | + | ~~Winner of the Jackson prize for Comparative Pathology, with\\ |
- | essay entitled ‘Is Disease a Reversion? | + | ~~essay entitled ‘Is Disease a Reversion? |
- | of the Swedish Pathological Society. | + | ~~of the Swedish Pathological Society. |
- | Atavism’ (//Lancet// 1882). | + | ~~Atavism’ (//Lancet// 1882). |
- | Psychology//, | + | ~~Psychology//, |
- | Grimpen, Thorsley, and High Barrow.” | + | ~~Grimpen, Thorsley, and High Barrow.” |
“No mention of that local hunt, Watson,” said Holmes with a | “No mention of that local hunt, Watson,” said Holmes with a | ||
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what the exact nature of the problem is in which you demand my | what the exact nature of the problem is in which you demand my | ||
assistance.” | assistance.” | ||
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“I have in my pocket a manuscript, | “I have in my pocket a manuscript, | ||
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turned the manuscript to the light and read in a high, cracking | turned the manuscript to the light and read in a high, cracking | ||
voice the following curious, old-world narrative: | voice the following curious, old-world narrative: | ||
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- | “Of the origin of the Hound of the Baskervilles there have been | + | ~~~~~~“Of the origin of the Hound of the Baskervilles there have been\\ |
- | many statements, yet as I come in a direct line from Hugo | + | ~~~~~~many statements, yet as I come in a direct line from Hugo\\ |
- | Baskerville, | + | ~~~~~~Baskerville, |
- | had it from his, I have set it down with all belief that it | + | ~~~~~~had it from his, I have set it down with all belief that it\\ |
- | occurred even as is here set forth. And I would have you | + | ~~~~~~occurred even as is here set forth. And I would have you\\ |
- | believe, my sons, that the same Justice which punishes sin may | + | ~~~~~~believe, my sons, that the same Justice which punishes sin may\\ |
- | also most graciously forgive it, and that no ban is so heavy | + | ~~~~~~also most graciously forgive it, and that no ban is so heavy\\ |
- | but that by prayer and repentance it may be removed. | + | ~~~~~~but that by prayer and repentance it may be removed. |
- | then from this story not to fear the fruits of the past, but | + | ~~~~~~then from this story not to fear the fruits of the past, but\\ |
- | rather to be circumspect in the future, that those foul | + | ~~~~~~rather to be circumspect in the future, that those foul\\ |
- | passions whereby our family has suffered so grievously may not | + | ~~~~~~passions whereby our family has suffered so grievously may not\\ |
- | again be loosed to our undoing. | + | ~~~~~~again be loosed to our undoing.\\ |
- | + | \\ | |
- | “Know then that in the time of the Great Rebellion (the | + | ~~~~~~“Know then that in the time of the Great Rebellion (the\\ |
- | history of which by the learned Lord Clarendon I most | + | ~~~~~~history of which by the learned Lord Clarendon I most\\ |
- | earnestly commend to your attention) this Manor of | + | ~~~~~~earnestly commend to your attention) this Manor of\\ |
- | Baskerville was held by Hugo of that name, nor can it be | + | ~~~~~~Baskerville was held by Hugo of that name, nor can it be\\ |
- | gainsaid that he was a most wild, profane, and godless man. | + | ~~~~~~gainsaid that he was a most wild, profane, and godless man.\\ |
- | | + | ~~~~~~ |
- | that saints have never flourished in those parts, but there | + | ~~~~~~that saints have never flourished in those parts, but there\\ |
- | was in him a certain wanton and cruel humour which made his | + | ~~~~~~was in him a certain wanton and cruel humour which made his\\ |
- | name a by-word through the West. It chanced that this Hugo | + | ~~~~~~name a by-word through the West. It chanced that this Hugo\\ |
- | came to love (if, indeed, so dark a passion may be known | + | ~~~~~~came to love (if, indeed, so dark a passion may be known\\ |
- | under so bright a name) the daughter of a yeoman who held | + | ~~~~~~under so bright a name) the daughter of a yeoman who held\\ |
- | lands near the Baskerville estate. But the young maiden, | + | ~~~~~~lands near the Baskerville estate. But the young maiden,\\ |
- | being discreet and of good repute, would ever avoid him, | + | ~~~~~~being discreet and of good repute, would ever avoid him,\\ |
- | for she feared his evil name. So it came to pass that one | + | ~~~~~~for she feared his evil name. So it came to pass that one\\ |
- | Michaelmas this Hugo, with five or six of his idle and | + | ~~~~~~Michaelmas this Hugo, with five or six of his idle and\\ |
- | wicked companions, stole down upon the farm and carried off | + | ~~~~~~wicked companions, stole down upon the farm and carried off\\ |
- | the maiden, her father and brothers being from home, as he | + | ~~~~~~the maiden, her father and brothers being from home, as he\\ |
- | well knew. When they had brought her to the Hall the | + | ~~~~~~well knew. When they had brought her to the Hall the\\ |
- | maiden was placed in an upper chamber, while Hugo and his | + | ~~~~~~maiden was placed in an upper chamber, while Hugo and his\\ |
- | friends sat down to a long carouse, as was their nightly | + | ~~~~~~friends sat down to a long carouse, as was their nightly\\ |
- | custom. | + | ~~~~~~custom. |
- | wits turned at the singing and shouting and terrible oaths | + | ~~~~~~wits turned at the singing and shouting and terrible oaths\\ |
- | which came up to her from below, for they say that the | + | ~~~~~~which came up to her from below, for they say that the\\ |
- | words used by Hugo Baskerville, | + | ~~~~~~words used by Hugo Baskerville, |
- | such as might blast the man who said them. At last in the | + | ~~~~~~such as might blast the man who said them. At last in the\\ |
- | stress of her fear she did that which might have daunted | + | ~~~~~~stress of her fear she did that which might have daunted\\ |
- | the bravest or most active man, for by the aid of the | + | ~~~~~~the bravest or most active man, for by the aid of the\\ |
- | growth of ivy which covered (and still covers) the south | + | ~~~~~~growth of ivy which covered (and still covers) the south\\ |
- | wall she came down from under the eaves, and so homeward | + | ~~~~~~wall she came down from under the eaves, and so homeward\\ |
- | across the moor, there being three leagues betwixt the Hall | + | ~~~~~~across the moor, there being three leagues betwixt the Hall\\ |
- | and her father’s farm. | + | ~~~~~~and her father’s farm.\\ |
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- | “It chanced that some little time later Hugo left his | + | ~~~~~~“It chanced that some little time later Hugo left his\\ |
- | guests to carry food and drink---with other worse things, | + | ~~~~~~guests to carry food and drink---with other worse things,\\ |
- | perchance---to his captive, and so found the cage empty and | + | ~~~~~~perchance---to his captive, and so found the cage empty and\\ |
- | the bird escaped. | + | ~~~~~~the bird escaped. |
- | that hath a devil, for, rushing down the stairs into the | + | ~~~~~~that hath a devil, for, rushing down the stairs into the\\ |
- | dining-hall, | + | ~~~~~~dining-hall, |
- | trenchers flying before him, and he cried aloud before all | + | ~~~~~~trenchers flying before him, and he cried aloud before all\\ |
- | the company that he would that very night render his body | + | ~~~~~~the company that he would that very night render his body\\ |
- | and soul to the Powers of Evil if he might but overtake the | + | ~~~~~~and soul to the Powers of Evil if he might but overtake the\\ |
- | wench. | + | ~~~~~~wench. |
- | the man, one more wicked or, it may be, more drunken than | + | ~~~~~~the man, one more wicked or, it may be, more drunken than\\ |
- | the rest, cried out that they should put the hounds upon | + | ~~~~~~the rest, cried out that they should put the hounds upon\\ |
- | her. Whereat Hugo ran from the house, crying to his grooms | + | ~~~~~~her. Whereat Hugo ran from the house, crying to his grooms\\ |
- | that they should saddle his mare and unkennel the pack, and | + | ~~~~~~that they should saddle his mare and unkennel the pack, and\\ |
- | giving the hounds a kerchief of the maid’s, he swung them | + | ~~~~~~giving the hounds a kerchief of the maid’s, he swung them\\ |
- | to the line, and so off full cry in the moonlight over the | + | ~~~~~~to the line, and so off full cry in the moonlight over the\\ |
- | moor. | + | ~~~~~~moor.\\ |
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- | “Now, for some space the revellers stood agape, unable to | + | ~~~~~~“Now, for some space the revellers stood agape, unable to\\ |
- | understand all that had been done in such haste. | + | ~~~~~~understand all that had been done in such haste. |
- | their bemused wits awoke to the nature of the deed which | + | ~~~~~~their bemused wits awoke to the nature of the deed which\\ |
- | was like to be done upon the moorlands. | + | ~~~~~~was like to be done upon the moorlands. |
- | in an uproar, some calling for their pistols, some for | + | ~~~~~~in an uproar, some calling for their pistols, some for\\ |
- | their horses, and some for another flask of wine. But at | + | ~~~~~~their horses, and some for another flask of wine. But at\\ |
- | length some sense came back to their crazed minds, and the | + | ~~~~~~length some sense came back to their crazed minds, and the\\ |
- | whole of them, thirteen in number, took horse and started | + | ~~~~~~whole of them, thirteen in number, took horse and started\\ |
- | in pursuit. | + | ~~~~~~in pursuit. |
- | swiftly abreast, taking that course which the maid must | + | ~~~~~~swiftly abreast, taking that course which the maid must\\ |
- | needs have taken if she were to reach her own home. | + | ~~~~~~needs have taken if she were to reach her own home.\\ |
- | + | \\ | |
- | “They had gone a mile or two when they passed one of the | + | ~~~~~~“They had gone a mile or two when they passed one of the\\ |
- | night shepherds upon the moorlands, and they cried to him | + | ~~~~~~night shepherds upon the moorlands, and they cried to him\\ |
- | to know if he had seen the hunt. And the man, as the story | + | ~~~~~~to know if he had seen the hunt. And the man, as the story\\ |
- | goes, was so crazed with fear that he could scarce speak, | + | ~~~~~~goes, was so crazed with fear that he could scarce speak,\\ |
- | but at last he said that he had indeed seen the unhappy | + | ~~~~~~but at last he said that he had indeed seen the unhappy\\ |
- | maiden, with the hounds upon her track. | + | ~~~~~~maiden, with the hounds upon her track. |
- | more than that,’ said he, ‘for Hugo Baskerville passed me | + | ~~~~~~more than that,’ said he, ‘for Hugo Baskerville passed me\\ |
- | upon his black mare, and there ran mute behind him such a | + | ~~~~~~upon his black mare, and there ran mute behind him such a\\ |
- | hound of hell as God forbid should ever be at my heels.’ | + | ~~~~~~hound of hell as God forbid should ever be at my heels.’ |
- | So the drunken squires cursed the shepherd and rode onward. | + | ~~~~~~So the drunken squires cursed the shepherd and rode onward.\\ |
- | | + | ~~~~~~ |
- | galloping across the moor, and the black mare, dabbled with | + | ~~~~~~galloping across the moor, and the black mare, dabbled with\\ |
- | white froth, went past with trailing bridle and empty | + | ~~~~~~white froth, went past with trailing bridle and empty\\ |
- | saddle. | + | ~~~~~~saddle. |
- | great fear was on them, but they still followed over the | + | ~~~~~~great fear was on them, but they still followed over the\\ |
- | moor, though each, had he been alone, would have been right | + | ~~~~~~moor, though each, had he been alone, would have been right\\ |
- | glad to have turned his horse’s head. Riding slowly in | + | ~~~~~~glad to have turned his horse’s head. Riding slowly in\\ |
- | this fashion they came at last upon the hounds. | + | ~~~~~~this fashion they came at last upon the hounds. |
- | though known for their valour and their breed, were | + | ~~~~~~though known for their valour and their breed, were\\ |
- | whimpering in a cluster at the head of a deep dip or goyal, | + | ~~~~~~whimpering in a cluster at the head of a deep dip or goyal,\\ |
- | as we call it, upon the moor, some slinking away and some, | + | ~~~~~~as we call it, upon the moor, some slinking away and some,\\ |
- | with starting hackles and staring eyes, gazing down the | + | ~~~~~~with starting hackles and staring eyes, gazing down the\\ |
- | narrow valley before them. | + | ~~~~~~narrow valley before them.\\ |
- | + | \\ | |
- | “The company had come to a halt, more sober men, as you may | + | ~~~~~~“The company had come to a halt, more sober men, as you may\\ |
- | guess, than when they started. | + | ~~~~~~guess, than when they started. |
- | no means advance, but three of them, the boldest, or it may | + | ~~~~~~no means advance, but three of them, the boldest, or it may\\ |
- | be the most drunken, rode forward down the goyal. Now, it | + | ~~~~~~be the most drunken, rode forward down the goyal. Now, it\\ |
- | opened into a broad space in which stood two of those great | + | ~~~~~~opened into a broad space in which stood two of those great\\ |
- | stones, still to be seen there, which were set by certain | + | ~~~~~~stones, still to be seen there, which were set by certain\\ |
- | forgotten peoples in the days of old. The moon was shining | + | ~~~~~~forgotten peoples in the days of old. The moon was shining\\ |
- | bright upon the clearing, and there in the centre lay the | + | ~~~~~~bright upon the clearing, and there in the centre lay the\\ |
- | unhappy maid where she had fallen, dead of fear and of | + | ~~~~~~unhappy maid where she had fallen, dead of fear and of\\ |
- | fatigue. | + | ~~~~~~fatigue. |
- | it that of the body of Hugo Baskerville lying near her, | + | ~~~~~~it that of the body of Hugo Baskerville lying near her,\\ |
- | which raised the hair upon the heads of these three | + | ~~~~~~which raised the hair upon the heads of these three\\ |
- | dare-devil roysterers, but it was that, standing over Hugo, | + | ~~~~~~dare-devil roysterers, but it was that, standing over Hugo,\\ |
- | and plucking at his throat, there stood a foul thing, a | + | ~~~~~~and plucking at his throat, there stood a foul thing, a\\ |
- | great, black beast, shaped like a hound, yet larger than | + | ~~~~~~great, black beast, shaped like a hound, yet larger than\\ |
- | any hound that ever mortal eye has rested upon. And even | + | ~~~~~~any hound that ever mortal eye has rested upon. And even\\ |
- | as they looked the thing tore the throat out of Hugo | + | ~~~~~~as they looked the thing tore the throat out of Hugo\\ |
- | Baskerville, | + | ~~~~~~Baskerville, |
- | dripping jaws upon them, the three shrieked with fear and | + | ~~~~~~dripping jaws upon them, the three shrieked with fear and\\ |
- | rode for dear life, still screaming, across the moor. One, | + | ~~~~~~rode for dear life, still screaming, across the moor. One,\\ |
- | it is said, died that very night of what he had seen, and | + | ~~~~~~it is said, died that very night of what he had seen, and\\ |
- | the other twain were but broken men for the rest of their | + | ~~~~~~the other twain were but broken men for the rest of their\\ |
- | days. | + | ~~~~~~days.\\ |
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- | “Such is the tale, my sons, of the coming of the hound | + | ~~~~~~“Such is the tale, my sons, of the coming of the hound\\ |
- | which is said to have plagued the family so sorely ever | + | ~~~~~~which is said to have plagued the family so sorely ever\\ |
- | since. | + | ~~~~~~since. |
- | clearly known hath less terror than that which is but | + | ~~~~~~clearly known hath less terror than that which is but\\ |
- | hinted at and guessed. | + | ~~~~~~hinted at and guessed. |
- | the family have been unhappy in their deaths, which have | + | ~~~~~~the family have been unhappy in their deaths, which have\\ |
- | been sudden, bloody, and mysterious. | + | ~~~~~~been sudden, bloody, and mysterious. |
- | ourselves in the infinite goodness of Providence, which | + | ~~~~~~ourselves in the infinite goodness of Providence, which\\ |
- | would not forever punish the innocent beyond that third or | + | ~~~~~~would not forever punish the innocent beyond that third or\\ |
- | fourth generation which is threatened in Holy Writ. To | + | ~~~~~~fourth generation which is threatened in Holy Writ. To\\ |
- | that Providence, my sons, I hereby commend you, and I | + | ~~~~~~that Providence, my sons, I hereby commend you, and I\\ |
- | counsel you by way of caution to forbear from crossing the | + | ~~~~~~counsel you by way of caution to forbear from crossing the\\ |
- | moor in those dark hours when the powers of evil are | + | ~~~~~~moor in those dark hours when the powers of evil are\\ |
- | exalted. | + | ~~~~~~exalted.\\ |
- | + | \\ | |
- | “[This from Hugo Baskerville to his sons Rodger and John, | + | ~~~~~~“[This from Hugo Baskerville to his sons Rodger and John,\\ |
- | with instructions that they say nothing thereof to their | + | ~~~~~~with instructions that they say nothing thereof to their\\ |
- | sister Elizabeth.]” | + | ~~~~~~sister Elizabeth.]” |
When Dr. Mortimer had finished reading this singular narrative he | When Dr. Mortimer had finished reading this singular narrative he | ||
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intent. Our visitor readjusted his glasses and began: | intent. Our visitor readjusted his glasses and began: | ||
- | | + | ~~~~~~“The recent sudden death of Sir Charles Baskerville, |
- | has been mentioned as the probable Liberal candidate for | + | ~~~~~~has been mentioned as the probable Liberal candidate for\\ |
- | Mid-Devon at the next election, has cast a gloom over the | + | ~~~~~~Mid-Devon at the next election, has cast a gloom over the\\ |
- | county. | + | ~~~~~~county. |
- | a comparatively short period his amiability of character and | + | ~~~~~~a comparatively short period his amiability of character and\\ |
- | extreme generosity had won the affection and respect of all who | + | ~~~~~~extreme generosity had won the affection and respect of all who\\ |
- | had been brought into contact with him. In these days of | + | ~~~~~~had been brought into contact with him. In these days of\\ |
- | //nouveaux riches// it is refreshing to find a case where the | + | ~~~~~~//nouveaux riches// it is refreshing to find a case where the\\ |
- | scion of an old county family which has fallen upon evil days | + | ~~~~~~scion of an old county family which has fallen upon evil days\\ |
- | is able to make his own fortune and to bring it back with him | + | ~~~~~~is able to make his own fortune and to bring it back with him\\ |
- | to restore the fallen grandeur of his line. Sir Charles, as is | + | ~~~~~~to restore the fallen grandeur of his line. Sir Charles, as is\\ |
- | well known, made large sums of money in South African | + | ~~~~~~well known, made large sums of money in South African\\ |
- | speculation. More wise than those who go on until the wheel | + | ~~~~~~speculation. More wise than those who go on until the wheel\\ |
- | turns against them, he realised his gains and returned to | + | ~~~~~~turns against them, he realised his gains and returned to\\ |
- | England with them. It is only two years since he took up his | + | ~~~~~~England with them. It is only two years since he took up his\\ |
- | residence at Baskerville Hall, and it is common talk how large | + | ~~~~~~residence at Baskerville Hall, and it is common talk how large\\ |
- | were those schemes of reconstruction and improvement which have | + | ~~~~~~were those schemes of reconstruction and improvement which have\\ |
- | been interrupted by his death. | + | ~~~~~~been interrupted by his death. |
- | his openly expressed desire that the whole countryside should, | + | ~~~~~~his openly expressed desire that the whole countryside should,\\ |
- | within his own lifetime, profit by his good fortune, and many | + | ~~~~~~within his own lifetime, profit by his good fortune, and many\\ |
- | will have personal reasons for bewailing his untimely end. His | + | ~~~~~~will have personal reasons for bewailing his untimely end. His\\ |
- | generous donations to local and county charities have been | + | ~~~~~~generous donations to local and county charities have been\\ |
- | frequently chronicled in these columns. | + | ~~~~~~frequently chronicled in these columns.\\ |
- | + | \\ | |
- | “The circumstances connected with the death of Sir Charles | + | ~~~~~~“The circumstances connected with the death of Sir Charles\\ |
- | cannot be said to have been entirely cleared up by the | + | ~~~~~~cannot be said to have been entirely cleared up by the\\ |
- | inquest, but at least enough has been done to dispose of | + | ~~~~~~inquest, but at least enough has been done to dispose of\\ |
- | those rumours to which local superstition has given rise. | + | ~~~~~~those rumours to which local superstition has given rise.\\ |
- | There is no reason whatever to suspect foul play, or to | + | ~~~~~~There is no reason whatever to suspect foul play, or to\\ |
- | imagine that death could be from any but natural causes. | + | ~~~~~~imagine that death could be from any but natural causes.\\ |
- | Sir Charles was a widower, and a man who may be said to | + | ~~~~~~Sir Charles was a widower, and a man who may be said to\\ |
- | have been in some ways of an eccentric habit of mind. In | + | ~~~~~~have been in some ways of an eccentric habit of mind. In\\ |
- | spite of his considerable wealth he was simple in his | + | ~~~~~~spite of his considerable wealth he was simple in his\\ |
- | personal tastes, and his indoor servants at Baskerville | + | ~~~~~~personal tastes, and his indoor servants at Baskerville\\ |
- | Hall consisted of a married couple named Barrymore, the | + | ~~~~~~Hall consisted of a married couple named Barrymore, the\\ |
- | husband acting as butler and the wife as housekeeper. Their | + | ~~~~~~husband acting as butler and the wife as housekeeper. Their\\ |
- | evidence, corroborated by that of several friends, tends to | + | ~~~~~~evidence, corroborated by that of several friends, tends to\\ |
- | show that Sir Charles’s health has for some time been | + | ~~~~~~show that Sir Charles’s health has for some time been\\ |
- | impaired, and points especially to some affection of the | + | ~~~~~~impaired, and points especially to some affection of the\\ |
- | heart, manifesting itself in changes of colour, | + | ~~~~~~heart, manifesting itself in changes of colour,\\ |
- | breathlessness, | + | ~~~~~~breathlessness, |
- | Dr. James Mortimer, the friend and medical attendant of the | + | ~~~~~~Dr. James Mortimer, the friend and medical attendant of the\\ |
- | deceased, has given evidence to the same effect. | + | ~~~~~~deceased, has given evidence to the same effect.\\ |
- | + | \\ | |
- | “The facts of the case are simple. | + | ~~~~~~“The facts of the case are simple. |
- | was in the habit every night before going to bed of walking | + | ~~~~~~was in the habit every night before going to bed of walking\\ |
- | down the famous yew alley of Baskerville Hall. The | + | ~~~~~~down the famous yew alley of Baskerville Hall. The\\ |
- | evidence of the Barrymores shows that this had been his | + | ~~~~~~evidence of the Barrymores shows that this had been his\\ |
- | custom. On the fourth of May Sir Charles had declared his | + | ~~~~~~custom. On the fourth of May Sir Charles had declared his\\ |
- | intention of starting next day for London, and had ordered | + | ~~~~~~intention of starting next day for London, and had ordered\\ |
- | Barrymore to prepare his luggage. | + | ~~~~~~Barrymore to prepare his luggage. |
- | as usual for his nocturnal walk, in the course of which he | + | ~~~~~~as usual for his nocturnal walk, in the course of which he\\ |
- | was in the habit of smoking a cigar. | + | ~~~~~~was in the habit of smoking a cigar. |
- | At twelve o’clock Barrymore, finding the hall door still | + | ~~~~~~At twelve o’clock Barrymore, finding the hall door still\\ |
- | open, became alarmed, and, lighting a lantern, went in | + | ~~~~~~open, became alarmed, and, lighting a lantern, went in\\ |
- | search of his master. | + | ~~~~~~search of his master. |
- | Charles’s footmarks were easily traced down the alley. | + | ~~~~~~Charles’s footmarks were easily traced down the alley. |
- | Halfway down this walk there is a gate which leads out on | + | ~~~~~~Halfway down this walk there is a gate which leads out on\\ |
- | to the moor. There were indications that Sir Charles had | + | ~~~~~~to the moor. There were indications that Sir Charles had\\ |
- | stood for some little time here. He then proceeded down | + | ~~~~~~stood for some little time here. He then proceeded down\\ |
- | the alley, and it was at the far end of it that his body | + | ~~~~~~the alley, and it was at the far end of it that his body\\ |
- | was discovered. One fact which has not been explained is | + | ~~~~~~was discovered. One fact which has not been explained is\\ |
- | the statement of Barrymore that his master’s footprints | + | ~~~~~~the statement of Barrymore that his master’s footprints\\ |
- | altered their character from the time that he passed the | + | ~~~~~~altered their character from the time that he passed the\\ |
- | moor-gate, and that he appeared from thence onward to have | + | ~~~~~~moor-gate, and that he appeared from thence onward to have\\ |
- | been walking upon his toes. One Murphy, a gipsy | + | ~~~~~~been walking upon his toes. One Murphy, a gipsy\\ |
- | horse-dealer, | + | ~~~~~~horse-dealer, |
- | time, but he appears by his own confession to have been the | + | ~~~~~~time, but he appears by his own confession to have been the\\ |
- | worse for drink. He declares that he heard cries but is | + | ~~~~~~worse for drink. He declares that he heard cries but is\\ |
- | unable to state from what direction they came. No signs of | + | ~~~~~~unable to state from what direction they came. No signs of\\ |
- | violence were to be discovered upon Sir Charles’s person, | + | ~~~~~~violence were to be discovered upon Sir Charles’s person,\\ |
- | and though the doctor’s evidence pointed to an almost | + | ~~~~~~and though the doctor’s evidence pointed to an almost\\ |
- | incredible facial distortion---so great that Dr. Mortimer | + | ~~~~~~incredible facial distortion---so great that Dr. Mortimer\\ |
- | refused at first to believe that it was indeed his friend | + | ~~~~~~refused at first to believe that it was indeed his friend\\ |
- | and patient who lay before him---it was explained that that | + | ~~~~~~and patient who lay before him---it was explained that that\\ |
- | is a symptom which is not unusual in cases of dyspnœa and | + | ~~~~~~is a symptom which is not unusual in cases of dyspnœa and\\ |
- | death from cardiac exhaustion. | + | ~~~~~~death from cardiac exhaustion. |
- | out by the post-mortem examination, | + | ~~~~~~out by the post-mortem examination, |
- | long-standing organic disease, and the coroner’s jury | + | ~~~~~~long-standing organic disease, and the coroner’s jury\\ |
- | returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence. | + | ~~~~~~returned a verdict in accordance with the medical evidence.\\ |
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- | utmost importance that Sir Charles’s heir should settle at | + | ~~~~~~utmost importance that Sir Charles’s heir should settle at\\ |
- | the Hall and continue the good work which has been so sadly | + | ~~~~~~the Hall and continue the good work which has been so sadly\\ |
- | interrupted. | + | ~~~~~~interrupted. |
- | finally put an end to the romantic stories which have been | + | ~~~~~~finally put an end to the romantic stories which have been\\ |
- | whispered in connection with the affair, it might have been | + | ~~~~~~whispered in connection with the affair, it might have been\\ |
- | difficult to find a tenant for Baskerville Hall. It is | + | ~~~~~~difficult to find a tenant for Baskerville Hall. It is\\ |
- | understood that the next of kin is Mr. Henry Baskerville, | + | ~~~~~~understood that the next of kin is Mr. Henry Baskerville, |
- | if he be still alive, the son of Sir Charles Baskerville’s | + | ~~~~~~if he be still alive, the son of Sir Charles Baskerville’s\\ |
- | younger brother. | + | ~~~~~~younger brother. |
- | America, and inquiries are being instituted with a view to | + | ~~~~~~America, and inquiries are being instituted with a view to\\ |
- | informing him of his good fortune.” | + | ~~~~~~informing him of his good fortune.” |
Dr. Mortimer refolded his paper and replaced it in his pocket. | Dr. Mortimer refolded his paper and replaced it in his pocket. | ||
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“Mr. Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!” | “Mr. Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!” | ||
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I confess at these words a shudder passed through me. There was a | I confess at these words a shudder passed through me. There was a | ||
thrill in the doctor’s voice which showed that he was himself | thrill in the doctor’s voice which showed that he was himself | ||
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have had the advantage of meeting Dr. Mortimer and Sir Henry | have had the advantage of meeting Dr. Mortimer and Sir Henry | ||
Baskerville in the morning.” | Baskerville in the morning.” | ||
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Our breakfast table was cleared early, and Holmes waited in his | Our breakfast table was cleared early, and Holmes waited in his | ||
dressing-gown for the promised interview. Our clients were | dressing-gown for the promised interview. Our clients were | ||
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by the expedient of pasting printed words upon it. It ran: | by the expedient of pasting printed words upon it. It ran: | ||
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The word “moor” only was printed in ink. | The word “moor” only was printed in ink. | ||
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Permit me to give you an extract from it. | Permit me to give you an extract from it. | ||
- | ‘You may be cajoled into imagining that your own special trade or | + | ~~~~~‘You may be cajoled into imagining that your own special trade or\\ |
- | | + | ~~~~~your own industry will be encouraged by a protective tariff, but\\ |
- | | + | ~~~~~it stands to reason that such legislation must in the long run\\ |
- | | + | ~~~~~keep away wealth from the country, diminish the value of our\\ |
- | | + | ~~~~~imports, and lower the general conditions of life in this island.’ |
“What do you think of that, Watson?” cried Holmes in high glee, | “What do you think of that, Watson?” cried Holmes in high glee, | ||
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picture galleries and fill in the time until we are due at the | picture galleries and fill in the time until we are due at the | ||
hotel.” | hotel.” | ||
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Sherlock Holmes had, in a very remarkable degree, the power of | Sherlock Holmes had, in a very remarkable degree, the power of | ||
detaching his mind at will. For two hours the strange business in | detaching his mind at will. For two hours the strange business in | ||
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Just before dinner two telegrams were handed in. The first ran: | Just before dinner two telegrams were handed in. The first ran: | ||
- | Have just heard that Barrymore is at the Hall. BASKERVILLE. | + | ~~~~~~Have just heard that Barrymore is at the Hall.\\ |
+ | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~BASKERVILLE. | ||
The second: | The second: | ||
- | Visited twenty-three hotels as directed, but sorry to report | + | ~~~~~~Visited twenty-three hotels as directed, but sorry to report\\ |
- | unable to trace cut sheet of //Times//. CARTWRIGHT. | + | ~~~~~~unable to trace cut sheet of //Times//.\\ |
+ | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~CARTWRIGHT. | ||
“There go two of my threads, Watson. There is nothing more | “There go two of my threads, Watson. There is nothing more | ||
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shall be very glad to have you back safe and sound in Baker | shall be very glad to have you back safe and sound in Baker | ||
Street once more.” | Street once more.” | ||
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Sir Henry Baskerville and Dr. Mortimer were ready upon the | Sir Henry Baskerville and Dr. Mortimer were ready upon the | ||
appointed day, and we started as arranged for Devonshire. Mr. | appointed day, and we started as arranged for Devonshire. Mr. | ||
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every nerve on the alert, but there came no other sound save the | every nerve on the alert, but there came no other sound save the | ||
chiming clock and the rustle of the ivy on the wall. | chiming clock and the rustle of the ivy on the wall. | ||
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The fresh beauty of the following morning did something to efface | The fresh beauty of the following morning did something to efface | ||
from our minds the grim and grey impression which had been left | from our minds the grim and grey impression which had been left | ||
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I, with my soul full of vague fears, pursued my way to | I, with my soul full of vague fears, pursued my way to | ||
Baskerville Hall. | Baskerville Hall. | ||
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From this point onward I will follow the course of events by | From this point onward I will follow the course of events by | ||
transcribing my own letters to Mr. Sherlock Holmes which lie | transcribing my own letters to Mr. Sherlock Holmes which lie | ||
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upon my observations of last night. I will not speak about it | upon my observations of last night. I will not speak about it | ||
just now, but it should make my next report interesting reading. | just now, but it should make my next report interesting reading. | ||
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+ | ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Baskerville Hall, //Oct//. 15//th//. | ||
- | MY DEAR HOLMES, | + | My dear Holmes, |
If I was compelled to leave you without much news during the | If I was compelled to leave you without much news during the | ||
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In any case you will hear from me again in the course of the next | In any case you will hear from me again in the course of the next | ||
few days. | few days. | ||
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So far I have been able to quote from the reports which I have | So far I have been able to quote from the reports which I have | ||
forwarded during these early days to Sherlock Holmes. Now, | forwarded during these early days to Sherlock Holmes. Now, | ||
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passed before I have done all that man can do to reach the heart | passed before I have done all that man can do to reach the heart | ||
of the mystery. | of the mystery. | ||
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The extract from my private diary which forms the last chapter | The extract from my private diary which forms the last chapter | ||
has brought my narrative up to the eighteenth of October, a time | has brought my narrative up to the eighteenth of October, a time | ||
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voice. “I really think that you will be more comfortable outside | voice. “I really think that you will be more comfortable outside | ||
than in.” | than in.” | ||
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For a moment or two I sat breathless, hardly able to believe my | For a moment or two I sat breathless, hardly able to believe my | ||
ears. Then my senses and my voice came back to me, while a | ears. Then my senses and my voice came back to me, while a | ||
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easily arranged. And now, if we are too late for dinner, I think | easily arranged. And now, if we are too late for dinner, I think | ||
that we are both ready for our suppers.” | that we are both ready for our suppers.” | ||
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Sir Henry was more pleased than surprised to see Sherlock Holmes, | Sir Henry was more pleased than surprised to see Sherlock Holmes, | ||
for he had for some days been expecting that recent events would | for he had for some days been expecting that recent events would | ||
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air of Dartmoor. Never been there? Ah, well, I don’t suppose you | air of Dartmoor. Never been there? Ah, well, I don’t suppose you | ||
will forget your first visit.” | will forget your first visit.” | ||
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One of Sherlock Holmes’s defects---if, | One of Sherlock Holmes’s defects---if, | ||
defect---was that he was exceedingly loath to communicate his full | defect---was that he was exceedingly loath to communicate his full | ||
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stretched away until it merged into the russet slopes of the | stretched away until it merged into the russet slopes of the | ||
moor. | moor. | ||
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It was the end of November, and Holmes and I sat, upon a raw and | It was the end of November, and Holmes and I sat, upon a raw and | ||
foggy night, on either side of a blazing fire in our sitting-room | foggy night, on either side of a blazing fire in our sitting-room | ||
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trouble you then to be ready in half an hour, and we can stop at | trouble you then to be ready in half an hour, and we can stop at | ||
Marcini’s for a little dinner on the way?” | Marcini’s for a little dinner on the way?” | ||
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