No, The hound that killed Charles Baskerville by giving him a heart attack and tried to kill Henry Baskerville was bought by Stapleton so it would look like the curse was real and nobody would suspect him when he tried to claim the baskerville fortune since he was in fact a Baskerville himself. So it was a hound but not the hound from the curse or legend as you might call it.
In the story the first real victim is Sir Charles Baskerville though he was not directly killed by the hound. He died of a heart attack brought on by fear after seeing the hound on the moor near his house.
But, according to the legend of the hound, the first victim was a girl that Hugo Baskerville kidnapped. Hugo Baskerville during one Michaelmas in the 's, according to the Baskerville 'curse. Also in the family tree are Beryl Stapleton, wife of Jack Stapleton. The estimate was roughly one million pounds. At the time, Watson did not realize it was Holmes because he thought Holmes was still in London. Stapleton was his fictional name made up so the Baskerville family would not know who he was.
He was the son of Rodger Baskerville who was one of the brothers of Sir Charles Baskerville, which makes him a Baskerville too. The reader is not told. The Hound of the Baskervilles. To tell how the curse began. Sir Henry Baskerville himself raises the issue of the missing boot at the hotel. Sir Charles Baskerville dies before the novel begins, then Selden, the criminal, and Mortimer's dog, and finally the Hound himself and his master, Stapleton. There is mention of the legend of the Hound of the Baskervilles, in which the first Hugo Baskerville and a young woman he was pursuing died, but that's a story within a story, so we won't get into that.
It's a lovely read. I have seen several different breeds in different adaptations of the book but the hound is most commonly depicted as a bloodhound. The brutal murder of Sir Charles Baskerville. The hound of the Baskerville. Sir Charles had a fatal heart attack while being chased by what appeared to be a large "hell hound. In all fairness it was Jack Stapleton's hound with phosphorus around the mouth to give it an unearthly appearance that really did him in.
Thus the hound of the baskerville's. Stapleton needed the scent from an old boot to lure his hound. The Barrymore family had served the Baskerville family for generations. Log in. Sherlock Holmes. Study now. See Answer. Suddenly, Stapleton goes bounding off after a butterfly, and Watson finds himself face to face with Miss Stapleton, who has walked up unnoticed. A stunning, dark beauty—the exact opposite of her brother—she cuts off Watson's introduction by telling him to go back to London and insisting that Watson say nothing to her brother.
Reappearing at Watson's side, Mr. Stapleton discovers that his sister had thought Watson was Sir Henry, and proper introductions are made. The three make their way to Merripit House, and Watson remarks that the spot seems a strange and melancholy place for the pair to choose.
Stapleton suggests that they get along fine, though his sister seems unconvinced. The naturalist tells Watson of a previous career as a schoolmaster up north, but insists that he prefers the opportunity the moors provide for collecting and inspecting insects. Watson leaves and Stapleton asks that he tell Sir Henry of his intention to pay a visit. On the way home, Watson encounters Miss Stapleton, who has run to catch up with him. She tells him to forget her warning, though Watson presses her for more details.
Miss Stapleton tries to play off her outburst, claiming to be concerned about the curse and eager not to contradict her brother, who wants a charitable Baskerville in residence.
Watson is more confused than ever. SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook. Character List Sherlock Holmes Dr. By Arthur Conan Doyle. Previous Next. Chapter 9 [Second Report of Dr. Watson] The Light Upon the Moor [This chapter is so long that we're going to break it into sections to make our summary easier to read. Hang in there— it's an action-packed chapter] Secret Loves The next morning, Watson looks out Barrymore's secret window.
He sees that this window gives the best view of the moor. Watson mentions Barrymore's late night activities to Sir Henry, who isn't surprised. In fact, Sir Henry has also heard Barrymore going around late at night. They decide to stay up that night and follow Barrymore. Sir Henry prepares to go out for a walk on the moor, and Watson gets ready to go with him.
Sir Henry's like, three's company, man. Don't crowd me, I've got business on the moor. Watson is embarrassed to be a third wheel, since it's clear that Sir Henry's trying to go on a date. But Holmes did insist that Watson shouldn't let Sir Henry leave the house on his own.
So Watson follows secretly, some distance behind him. He sees Sir Henry meeting with Beryl Stapleton. As Watson keeps a lookout, he sees the two lovebirds jump apart. He watches as Stapleton comes running up, enraged.. Stapleton gets all up in Sir Henry's face and then drags Beryl away.
Watson appears from his hiding place on top of a nearby hill. Sir Henry's annoyed at Watson's spying. But he's more shocked at Stapleton's bizarre behavior.
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