October 16th. It has been several days since our night adventure. The convict Selden is still hiding somewhere on the moor. But Barrymore told us something important this morning. 'I feel I owe you the truth, Sir Henry,' he said. 'I know something about Sir Charles's death.' We both leaned forward eagerly. 'The night he died, Sir Charles was waiting for someone.' 'A woman. I found a burned letter in his fireplace.' 'Only part of it was readable.' 'It said: Please be at the gate by ten o'clock. L.L.' 'L.L.,' I repeated thoughtfully. 'Do you know anyone with those initials?' 'There is a woman named Laura Lyons,' said Barrymore. 'She lives in Coombe Tracey, the nearby village.' 'Sir Charles was helping her with money.' This was important information. I decided to visit Laura Lyons immediately. October 17th. I went to Coombe Tracey today. Laura Lyons was a beautiful woman with sad eyes. She told me she was the daughter of Mr. Frankland. But her father had disowned her for marrying badly. 'Did you write to Sir Charles?' I asked directly. She grew pale but did not deny it. 'I asked him to meet me at the gate,' she admitted. 'I needed money to get a divorce from my husband.' 'But I never went. Someone told me not to.' 'Who told you not to go?' I demanded. She refused to say. I left her house with more questions than answers. On my way back, I stopped to visit old Mr. Frankland. He was excited about something he had seen. 'I have found the convict!' he announced proudly. 'Through my telescope, I saw someone on the moor.' 'A boy brings him food every day.' He let me look through his telescope. I could see a small stone hut on a distant hill. Was this where the convict was hiding? Or was it someone else entirely? I thanked Mr. Frankland and hurried toward the hill. I had to find out who was living in that hut. The sun was setting as I climbed the rocky slope. The moor looked beautiful but threatening in the orange light. I found the stone hut and carefully approached. Someone had been living here recently. There were blankets, food, and cooking supplies. I also found a note that read: 'Dr. Watson has gone to Coombe Tracey.' Someone was watching me! I pulled out my revolver and waited. Footsteps approached the hut. A shadow appeared in the doorway. 'It is a lovely evening, my dear Watson,' said a familiar voice. 'I really think you would be more comfortable outside.' I could not believe my ears. 'Holmes!' I cried in amazement. Sherlock Holmes stepped into the hut with a smile. 'I owe you an apology for keeping secrets,' he said. 'But I needed to investigate without being noticed.' 'Your reports have been extremely helpful, Watson.' 'And I believe we are close to solving this case.' I had never been so happy to see my friend.
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Extract from the Diary of Dr. Watson
Chapter 10 · The Hound of the Baskervilles · B1 English. Tip: Click on any word while reading to see its translation. Take your time with each chapter and review the vocabulary before moving on.
Chapter Summary
Watson learns that the convict is Mrs. Barrymore's brother and hears a mysterious cry on the moor.
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Comprehension Questions
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What important information did Barrymore reveal about Sir Charles's death?
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What did Watson discover when he visited Laura Lyons?
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Who was secretly living in the stone hut on the moor?
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