The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place

Holmes and Watson are visited by a racehorse trainer of Shoscombe Old Place, who is concerned because since a week ago his master has been engaging in actions that reflect symptoms of insanity. Although the real owner of Shoscombe Old Place is his sister, who is a widow, invalid and has serious health problems. In addition, it seems that there is a fight between the two brothers. He says they don´t speak to each other, his master gave away her sister’s favorite dog, she is drinking too much and stopped giving to her favorite horse, Shoscombe Prince, a lump of sugar. Rather, she lives hidden in her room and only speaks to her maid.