Tales of Terror and Mystery
is a volume of non-Sherlock Holmes stories by the masterful creator of the inimitable detective.
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皮漏斗之谜（2）
I had known Dacre in England, for my researches in the Assyrian Room of the British Museum had been conducted at the time when he was endeavouring to establish a mystic and esoteric meaning in the Babylonian tablets, and this community of interests h
皮漏斗之谜（3）
He was seated as he spoke at one side of the open fire-place, and I at the other. His reading-table was on his right, and the strong lamp above it ringed it with a very vivid circle of golden light. A half-rolled palimpsest lay in the centre, and aro
皮漏斗之谜（4）
As I held it to the light I observed that at a spot some five inches above the brass tip the narrow neck of the leather funnel was all haggled and scored, as if someone had notched it round with a blunt knife. Only at that point was there any roughen
皮漏斗之谜（5）
I will tell you. You know that I have an agent who is always on the look-out for rarities and curiosities for my collection. Some days ago he heard of a dealer upon one of the Quais who had acquired some old rubbish found in a cupboard in an ancient
皮漏斗之谜（6）
Exactly! Thats the beauty of it. He owned this curious object, and yet he had someone elses initials upon it. Why did he do this? I cant imagine; can you? Well, I might, perhaps, guess. Do you observe something drawn a little farther along the rim? I
皮漏斗之谜（7）
I have more than once received important information through my dreams, said my companion in the didactic manner which he loved to affect. I make it a rule now when I am in doubt upon any material point to place the article in question beside me as I
皮漏斗之谜（8）
Well, the placing of the brides cake beneath the pillow in order that the sleeper may have pleasant dreams. That is one of several instances which you will find set forth in a small brochure which I am myself writing upon the subject. But to come bac
皮漏斗之谜（9）
I sat for some little time smoking by the smouldering fire, and turning over in my mind the curious incident which had occurred, and the strange experience which might lie before me. Sceptical as I was, there was something impressive in the assurance
皮漏斗之谜（10）
As I gazed the three men stood up and said something, but I could distinguish no words, though I was aware that it was the central one who was speaking. They then swept out of the room, followed by the two men with the papers. At the same instant sev
皮漏斗之谜（11）
The man in black now advanced, and taking one of the cords from his left arm, he bound the womans hands together. She held them meekly toward him as he did so. Then he took her arm with a rough grip and led her toward the wooden horse, which was litt
皮漏斗之谜（12）
My heart sank within me as I saw these ominous preparations, and yet I was held by the fascination of horror, and I could not take my eyes from the strange spectacle. A man had entered the room with a bucket of water in either hand. Another followed
皮漏斗之谜（13）
It is a horror coming upon a horror which breaks a mans spirit. I could not reason, I could not pray; I could only sit like a frozen image, and glare at the dark figure which was coming down the great room. And then it moved out into the white lane o
皮漏斗之谜（14）
I expected that you would have a lively night of it, said he. You took it out of me in return, for that scream of yours wasnt a very pleasant sound at two in the morning. I suppose from what you say that you have seen the whole dreadful business. Wha
皮漏斗之谜（15）
Just listen to this, said he; it is in the French of the seventeenth century, but I will give a rough translation as I go. You will judge for yourself whether I have solved the riddle or not. The prisoner was brought before the Grand Chambers and Tou
皮漏斗之谜（16）
She gazed without wincing upon the wooden horse and rings which had twisted so many limbs and caused so many shrieks of agony. When her eyes fell upon the three pails of water, which were all ready for her, she said with a smile, All that water must
