The Case of Matilda Briggs and the Giant Rat of Sumatra
From The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia
Fictional case.
In the Sherlock Holmes stories
Untold Story
- Sherlock Holmes mentioned the case of Matilda Briggs, a ship which was associated with the giant rat of Sumatra, a story for which the world was not yet prepared. (SUSS, 17)
- « 'We have not forgotten your successful action in the case of Matilda Briggs.' 'Matilda Briggs was not the name of a young woman, Watson,' said Holmes, in a reminiscent voice. 'It was a ship which is associated with the giant rat of Sumatra, a story for which the world is not yet prepared.' » — Sherlock Holmes.
