Table of Contents
- 1 What happens in chapter 6 of Hound of the Baskervilles?
- 2 What was the note received by Henry from the hotel what does Holmes infer from it?
- 3 What instructions does Holmes give Watson before he leaves for Devonshire?
- 4 What happened in Chapter 7 of the Hound of the Baskervilles?
- 5 What did Henry lost at the hotel?
- 6 What reason does Sherlock Holmes give to Sir Henry as to why he Cannot get to Devonshire in Chapter 5 of the Hound of the Baskervilles?
- 7 How much money did Barrymore inherit upon Charles death?
- 8 How does Doyle describe the countryside of Devonshire?
What happens in chapter 6 of Hound of the Baskervilles?
The driver explains that a prisoner has escaped onto the moors. And he’s not just any prisoner—he’s an insane murderer named Selden. When they arrive at Baskerville Hall, they see that it’s a pretty gloomy place. Barrymore welcomes Sir Henry to his (miserable-looking, but very grand) family home.
What was the note received by Henry from the hotel what does Holmes infer from it?
Sir Henry Baskerville informed Holmes that he received an anonymous note of warning when he arrived at his hotel. The note said: “As you value your life, or your reason, keep away from the moor.” Moreover, he informed that when he put a new pair out to be shined, his boot was lost or stolen.
What did Dr Watson try to find out from the telegraph office?
Watson is trying to find out whether a telegram that Holmes previously sent to Barrymore from London was delivered to him personally.
What instructions does Holmes give Watson before he leaves for Devonshire?
(SG) What instructions does Holmes give Watson before he leaves with Sir Henry? He wants Watson to simply report the facts in the fullest possible manner to me.
What happened in Chapter 7 of the Hound of the Baskervilles?
Stapleton invites Watson to Merripit House to meet his sister. As they walk through the moors, Stapleton tells Watson that the ground in this area is not stable: there are bogs and marshes all over the place. Stapleton warns that, if Watson went into the Mire on his own, he would probably drown in the swamp.
Who is Beryl mistake Watson?
Miss Stapleton quickly takes back her words once she realizes she’s mistaken Watson for Sir Henry Baskerville, whom she wants to protect from her husband. “Quite happy,” said she, but there was no ring of conviction in her words.
What did Henry lost at the hotel?
What had Henry lost at the hotel? His new boot.
What reason does Sherlock Holmes give to Sir Henry as to why he Cannot get to Devonshire in Chapter 5 of the Hound of the Baskervilles?
Holmes says that it’s too dangerous for Sir Henry to go to Baskerville Hall alone. Holmes can’t come himself, because he has business in London. But he does know someone who can help: Dr. Watson.
What frightening thing does Dr Watson see at the end of Chapter 9 of the Hound of the Baskervilles?
Late one night, Watson is woken by the sound of footsteps outside his door. Peeking out, he sees Barrymore, silhouetted by a candle he is holding, skulking down the hall. As Watson follows him, he sees the butler go up to a window, and hold his candle aloft as if signaling to someone.
How much money did Barrymore inherit upon Charles death?
Barrymore, Mortimer relates, stood to inherit 500 pounds and a cushy, work-free setup upon Charles’ death.
How does Doyle describe the countryside of Devonshire?
Devonshire is described as a very damp, hilly countryside, dotted with Neolithic stone dwellings. Modern settlements are few and far between, and where people do live they are quite cramped together.