# Fred Porlock — The Valley of Fear character guide

> Fred Porlock in The Valley of Fear by Arthur Conan Doyle.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Porlock, Friend Porlock

**First appearance:** 0001-i-the-warning

## Who they are

A contact of Moriarty who sends a warning to Holmes.

## In the story

### [The Warning](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_valley_of_fear_se/chapters/i-the-warning)

Sends a cipher message and a subsequent letter withdrawing his help, fearing Moriarty's suspicion.

### [II: Sherlock Holmes Discourses](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_valley_of_fear_se/chapters/ii-sherlock-holmes-discourses)

Sent a warning cipher to Holmes about the impending danger to John Douglas.

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