The Sign of Four - Part Five
Sherlock & Co.
Deep Dive
Why did Sherlock and Watson decide to travel to Pondicherry for their investigation?
They tracked the last known location of Captain Althar's life to Pondicherry, where the temple of The Surakula is located, and believed it connected to Tonga Bajwa in London.
What significant event occurred at the temple in Pondicherry?
A massacre took place where most people were shot, and the sacred stone, the sa cooler, was taken. The bodies suggest locals tried to protect the stone upon hearing of the threat.
What was the role of the stone wolf in the temple?
The stone wolf was the protector of the sacred stone, similar to how Mary described it in her father's bedtime stories.
How did Sherlock and Watson manage to navigate through the snake pit in the temple?
They used Mary's father's bedtime story as a guide, identifying the flying foxes and the jungle of fire (the vine they had to burn) to find their way through.
What was the significance of the writing on the wall in the temple chamber?
The writing, 'Abdul ka dust akbar,' and an incomplete name suggest a connection to Mary's past in Afghanistan, where she was held hostage by soldiers mentioning a dollar khan.
Why did Sherlock and Watson decide to return to London after their investigation in Pondicherry?
They realized the Sign of Four had been in the temple and might still be a threat in London, especially to Tonga Bajwa, a 14-year-old boy.
What was the local's reaction to Sherlock and Watson's inquiry about the temple in Pondicherry?
The locals were tuned in to the story and myth of the temple but did not reveal much, suggesting they knew something but were cautious about sharing information.
How did Sherlock and Watson initially plan to spend the night near the temple?
They planned to set up a tent outside the spooky temple and spend the night there, hoping to get answers about the sa cooler and the danger to Tonga and Mary.
What was the significance of the train journey to Pondicherry for Sherlock and Watson?
The train journey was part of their adventure to track down the temple of The Surakula and the Sign of Four, connecting it to Tonga Bajwa in London.
What was the local guide's advice to Sherlock and Watson about the temple?
The guide, Chuck, advised them to observe secret things and be cautious, suggesting the temple was not easy to navigate and had hidden dangers.
- The temple is cut into a hill and requires observing secret things to access.
- The team is cautious about the locals' knowledge of their quest.
- They encounter a backpacker who provides them with tent materials for their night at the temple.
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