The carriage stopped in front of Baskerville Hall. The heavy wooden door opened, and a tall man came out. He had a pale face and a thick black beard. My heart jumped when I saw his beard. Could this be the man from the London cab? 'Welcome to Baskerville Hall, Sir Henry,' said the man. 'I am Barrymore, the butler.' 'My wife and I have prepared everything for your arrival.' We entered the great hall of the house. Old paintings of the Baskerville ancestors hung on the walls. A fire burned in the enormous fireplace. But the room still felt cold and unwelcoming. 'It is rather gloomy,' admitted Sir Henry. 'But with some light and company, it will feel like home.' Barrymore showed us to our rooms upstairs. My room had a view of the moor through a large window. The landscape looked wild and mysterious in the fading light. After dinner, Sir Henry and I sat by the fire. 'What do you think of Barrymore?' I asked quietly. 'He seems like a good servant,' replied Sir Henry. 'But I noticed his beard,' I said. 'The spy in London also had a black beard.' Sir Henry looked at me with surprise. 'You think Barrymore was in London, watching me?' 'It is possible,' I said. 'Holmes asked me to trust no one.' Later that night, I could not sleep. The old house was full of strange noises. The wind howled outside, and the floorboards creaked. Suddenly, I heard footsteps in the corridor. I quietly opened my door and looked out. A tall figure moved silently down the hall. It was Barrymore, carrying a candle. He walked softly toward one of the empty rooms. I followed him at a safe distance. Barrymore entered a room and went to the window. He held up his candle and seemed to be signaling someone. He moved the light slowly from side to side. I looked out at the dark moor through another window. Far away, I could see a tiny light flickering. Someone was out there on the moor, answering his signal. My heart raced as I watched this secret communication. What was Barrymore doing in the middle of the night? Who was waiting on the moor? After several minutes, Barrymore put out his candle. I hurried back to my room before he could see me. I did not sleep well that night. Too many questions filled my mind. The next morning, I told Sir Henry what I had seen. 'We must find out what Barrymore is doing,' he said. 'Perhaps he is connected to the escaped convict.' 'Or perhaps to something worse,' I added. I wrote a long letter to Holmes that morning. I described the house, the moor, and Barrymore's behavior. I hoped Holmes would know what to make of it. This place held many secrets. And I was determined to uncover them. But I had a feeling that danger was watching us. Waiting for the right moment to strike. I kept my revolver close at hand.
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Baskerville Hall
Chapter 6 · 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 and Sir Henry arrive at the gloomy Baskerville Hall and learn of an escaped convict on the moor.
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Comprehension Questions
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Who were the Stapletons that Watson met near the moor?
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What did Beryl Stapleton whisper to Watson when she first met him?
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What dangerous place did Stapleton show Watson?
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