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Sir Henry is alleged to be the last surviving member of the Baskerville line and thus heir to Baskerville Hall following the death of his uncle, Sir Charles Baskerville. Sir Henry was living in America until news of his inheritance reached him. Upon hearing of the bizarre circumstances surrounding his uncle’s death from Dr. James Mortimer, Sir Henry enlists the help of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. Asking for help doesn’t mean that Sir Henry is a coward or even all that afraid, however. He declares early on that nothing will stop him from taking possession of Baskerville Hall and promptly moves in, despite the ominous threat of the hound. Furthermore, he isn’t afraid to cross the moors alone when he’s trying to court Beryl Stapleton or in pursuit of the criminal Selden. Sir Henry is also firm but understanding with regard to his duties at Baskerville Hall. When he discovers that Mr. and Mrs. Barrymore have been aiding Selden in his escape, Sir Henry promptly fires them. However, after the couple have a chance to explain the unique situation, Sir Henry has a change of heart and allows them to continue their long employment. Sir Henry even donates his old wardrobe to Mr. Barrymore, having gone to great pains while in London to buy a new wardrobe more suited to his new, noble title.
Sir Henry Baskerville Quotes in The Hound of the Baskervilles
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Chapter 2
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Such is the tale, my sons, of the coming of the hound which is said to have plagued the family so sorely ever since. If I have set it down it is because that which is clearly known hath less terror than that which is but hinted at and guessed.
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Chapter 4
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Really, Mr. Holmes, this exceeds anything which I could have imagined […] I could understand anyone saying that the words were from a newspaper; but that you should name which, and add that it came from the leading article, is really one of the most remarkable things which I have ever known.
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Chapter 5
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Sir Charles had a reputation for being rich, but we did not know how very rich he was until we came to examine his securities. The total value of the estate was close to a million.
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It might interest you to know that you have been driving Mr. Sherlock Holmes.
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Chapter 8
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He is much attached to her, no doubt, and would lead a lonely life without her, but it would seem the height of selfishness, if he were to stand in the way of her making so brilliant a marriage.
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Chapter 9
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She kept coming back to it that this was a place of danger, and that she would never be happy until I had left it.
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Oh, John, John, have I brought you to this? It is my doing, Sir Henry—all mine. He has done nothing except for my sake, and because I asked him.
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Chapter 12
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The gleam of the match which he struck shone upon his clotted fingers and upon the ghastly pool which widened slowly from the crushed skull of the victim. And it shone upon something else which turned our hearts sick and faint within us—the body of Sir Henry Baskerville!
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Sir Henry Baskerville Quotes in The Hound of the Baskervilles
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Chapter 2
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Such is the tale, my sons, of the coming of the hound which is said to have plagued the family so sorely ever since. If I have set it down it is because that which is clearly known hath less terror than that which is but hinted at and guessed.
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Chapter 4
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Really, Mr. Holmes, this exceeds anything which I could have imagined […] I could understand anyone saying that the words were from a newspaper; but that you should name which, and add that it came from the leading article, is really one of the most remarkable things which I have ever known.
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Chapter 5
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Sir Charles had a reputation for being rich, but we did not know how very rich he was until we came to examine his securities. The total value of the estate was close to a million.
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It might interest you to know that you have been driving Mr. Sherlock Holmes.
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Chapter 8
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He is much attached to her, no doubt, and would lead a lonely life without her, but it would seem the height of selfishness, if he were to stand in the way of her making so brilliant a marriage.
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Chapter 9
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She kept coming back to it that this was a place of danger, and that she would never be happy until I had left it.
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Oh, John, John, have I brought you to this? It is my doing, Sir Henry—all mine. He has done nothing except for my sake, and because I asked him.
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Chapter 12
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The gleam of the match which he struck shone upon his clotted fingers and upon the ghastly pool which widened slowly from the crushed skull of the victim. And it shone upon something else which turned our hearts sick and faint within us—the body of Sir Henry Baskerville!
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