the Stapletons.
Holmes had one last instruction to Sir Henry. He was to get Perkins
to drive him to Merripit House this evening, and then to send back
the trap, letting everyone know that he intended to walk home after
supper across the moor.
"As you value your life," warned Holmes, "do not go across the moor
in any direction save along the straight path which leads from
Merripit House to the Grimpin Road, and is your natural way home."
Sir Henry protested that to walk alone across the moor was precisely
what Holmes had cautioned him never to do, but my friend averred that
he might do it with safety, and that he had every confidence in the
baronet's nerve & courage. So Baskerville agreed.
I was naturally much astounded at this programme, for Holmes had
