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The Hound of the Baskervilles, Chapter 13 summary

Chapter 13 of 15 · 14 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 13, Sherlock Holmes links Stapleton to the Baskerville family through a portrait and arranges a false departure while Sir Henry follows his instructions for dinner and a walk home. Laura Lyons confirms that Stapleton controls her appointment with Sir Charles, and Lestrade arrives to help gather decisive evidence.

What happens

  1. Watson tells the Barrymores about Selden’s death, while Sir Henry agrees to follow Holmes’s instructions without demanding explanations.
  2. Holmes notices Stapleton’s resemblance to Hugo Baskerville’s portrait and identifies a family connection and an inheritance motive.
  3. Holmes orders Sir Henry to dine at Merripit House and walk home by a specific route while the detectives supposedly leave.
  4. At Coombe Tracey, Holmes sends Cartwright to London to reinforce the deception and receives news that Lestrade is coming.
  5. After Holmes proves Stapleton is married, Laura Lyons reveals that he dictates her letter and persuades her to miss the appointment.
  6. Lestrade arrives, and Holmes prepares for an evening on the moor while admitting that clear evidence is still lacking.

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In this chapter

WatsonHolmesSir Henry BaskervilleMiss StapletonStapletonLaura LyonsTheme: Concealment and trust

What to notice

Holmes separates facial features from clothing and hair to recognize Stapleton in Hugo’s portrait. The discovery supplies a family connection and a possible motive.

Quick check

What makes Laura Lyons agree to reveal Stapleton’s role in her appointment?

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