He had taken this legend which I have read you exceedingly to heart--so much so that, although he would walk in his own grounds, nothing would induce him to go out upon the moor at night. Incredible as it may appear to you, Mr. Holmes, he was honestly convinced that a dreadful fate overhung his family, and certainly the records which he was able to give of his ancestors were not encouraging.
Wziął tak dalece ową legendę do serca, że choć co wieczór odbywał spacery, nic go nie mogło skłonić do wejścia na łąkę po zachodzie słońca.