The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes · Character
Roy
A dog at Shoscombe Old Place that plays a role in the mystery.
minor
Also known as Poor Roy
First appearance: the adventure of shoscombe old place
Roy shows up with force in The Adventure of the Creeping Man. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The professor's wolfhound, who has twice attacked his master, reflecting the household's turmoil.
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