Holmes and Watson journey to the Lake District at the bidding of Squire Foley who claims to be tormented by a man he believes he has killed in a duel. After an unsatisfactory conclusion they return to London where they investigate the abduction of a woman in most peculiar circumstances. Next Inspector Lestrade brings them news of queer goingson in the National Gallery before a perplexed priest requests their help with the curious behaviour of his colleagues. Early on Watson realises that a comm