福尔摩斯探案主要内容 福尔摩斯探案经典:《恐怖谷》第7章Part5

福尔摩斯探案经典:《恐怖谷》第7章Part5  

"I'll dictate it
if you like. Ready?
"Dear Sir:
"It has struck me that it is our duty to drain the moat
in the hope that we may find some--"
"It's impossible
" said the inspector. "I've made inquiry."
"Tut
tut! My dear sir
please do what I ask you."
"Well
go on."
"--in the hope that we may find something which may bear upon our investigation. I have made arrangements
and the workmen will be at work early to-morrow morning diverting the stream--"
"Impossible!"
"--diverting the stream; so I thought it best to explain matters beforehand.
"Now sign that
and send it by hand about four o'clock. At that hour we shall meet again in this room. Until then we may each do what we like; for I can assure you that this inquiry has e to a definite pause."
Evening was drawing in when we reassembled. Holmes was very serious in his manner
myself curious
and the detectives obviously critical and annoyed.
"Well
gentlemen
" said my friend gravely
"I am asking you now to put everything to the test with me
and you will judge for yourselves whether the observations I have made justify the conclusions to which I have e. It is a chill evening
and I do not know how long our expedition may last; so I beg that you will wear your warmest coats. It is of the first importance that we should be in our places before it grows dark; so with your permission we shall get started at once."
We passed along the outer bounds of the Manor House park until we came to a place where there was a gap in the rails which fenced it. Through this we slipped
and then in the gathering gloom we followed Holmes until we had reached a shrubbery which lies nearly opposite to the main door and the drawbridge. The latter had not been raised. Holmes crouched down behind the screen of laurels
and we all three followed his example.
"Well
what are we to do now?" asked MacDonald with some gruffness.
"Possess our souls in patience and make as little noise as possible
" Holmes answered.
"What are we here for at all? I really think that you might treat us with more frankness."