Question

F 4 Read the next part of the text. Who do you think the stranger is? How do you think Watson feels when he finds out? E Outside the sun was getting low. In the west the sky was brilliant with red and gold, and these colours were shining from pools of water on the moor. I could see the two towers of Baskerville Hall, and far away a curt of smoke came from the village of Grimpen. All was quiet and lovely in the golden evening light. But I could not 20 enjoy this beauty. I was thinking only of my meeting with the stranger. Every minute was bringing it closer. Cold and alone, I sat in the dark corner of the hut and waited for the man to come. F And then finally I heard him. Far away came the clink of a boot hitting a stone. Then another and yet another, slowly coming nearer and nearer. I pushed myself back into the darkest comer and took out the gun from my pocket. I knew I must not show myself until I could see this man. For a few moments there was no sound and I knew he had stopped. Then once more the footsteps came towards me and a shadow fell across the opening of the hut. G It's a lovely evening, my dear Watson; said a well-known voice. I really think you will be more comfortable out here than inside!​

Answer 1

Відповідь:

The stranger is Dr. John Watson's friend and companion, Sherlock Holmes. When Watson finds out, he is likely to feel relieved and happy to see his friend, as he was waiting for the stranger with some apprehension and was ready to defend himself with a gun. The tone of the speaker's voice also seems friendly and light-hearted, indicating that Watson was not in any real danger.