People and places
The friend and assistant of Sherlock Holmes.
Who is Dr. Watson?
Dinner on the deadly evening, perfect cover for drugging the stable hand.
What is curried mutton?
A thought or idea based on scanty evidence.
What is "surmise"?
They invited Sherlock Holmes to investigate the case.
Who are Inspector Gregory and Colonel Ross?
This piece of evidence was left across a bush.
What is Fitzroy Simpson's cravat?
Where is King's Pyland?
An unusual bill found in Straker's pocket.
A band or scarf worn around the neck.
What is a "cravat"?
This real killer of John Straker acted in self-defense.
Who is Silver Blaze?
The expected winner of a race or sporting event.
What is the favorite?
He was falsely accused of murder.
Who is Fitzroy Simpson?
Holmes and Watson use this trait Inspector Gregory lacks to track down Silver Blaze.
What is imagination?
A person who designs, makes, trims, or sells women's hats.
What is a "milliner"?
John Straker's practice targets for his nefarious plan.
What are the sheep in the paddock?
The location of King's Pyland.
Where is Dartmoor?
From apparent murder victim to "Villain! Scoundrel!"
Who is John Straker?
John Straker is found with this unusual weapon.
What is a cataract knife.
Marked by or given to offhand and often disdainful dismissal of important matters.
What is "cavalier"?
Was living a double life, having a mistress with expensive tastes.
Who was John Straker?
Sherlock Holmes gives this old horse-faker an amnesty.
Who is Silas Brown?
Manager at Mapleton who "borrowed" Silver Blaze.
Who is Silas Brown?
The curious incident of the dog in the night-time.
What is "the dog not barking"?
Any of various conditions characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue.
What is "rheumatism"?
Cut John Straker's leg with a knife on that fateful night.
Who was John Straker?
The second favorite in the Wessex Cup, from the Mapleton Stables.
Who is Desborough?