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Chapter 1
Watson paid a visit to Sherlock to check how he had spent Christmas. However, upon arriving, he found Sherlock examining an old-looking hat in a worrisome manner. The circumstances of its discovery were unsettling, as the hat seemed to be involved in some sort of assault along with a goose. Soon, it would be revealed that inside the goose, there was a stolen diamond worth 20,000 pounds. -
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Chapter 2
Sherlock set out to determine the identity of the man who had been assaulted, suspecting him to be connected to the theft of the Countess of Moncar's diamond. First, they read the newspaper for any relevant information. Then, they devised a plan to publish a notice, inviting the presumed thief to come forward and claim his goose and hat. -
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Chapter 3
Sherlock chose to keep the jewel hidden, and the next day, Henry Baker, the owner of the lost items, appeared. He seemed delighted to have his goose and hat returned to him. Moreover, he provided crucial information by mentioning that he had acquired the goose from a pub called The Alpha. -
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Chapter 4
Watson and Sherlock made the decision to visit The Alpha and were greeted by the pub owner, Mr. Windigate. He informed them that the geese were supplied by a gentleman named Mr. Breckinridge. Intrigued by this lead, they decided to pay a visit to Mr. Breckinridge as well. After a challenging conversation, he eventually disclosed that the geese originated from Oakshott. -
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Chapter 5
Before leaving Mr. Breckinridge's place, Sherlock and Watson overheard a heated conversation involving a short man named James Ryder, who was demanding a black-tailed goose. Holmes attentively listened and offered him information regarding the stolen diamond and the goose. He extended an invitation for James Ryder to come to his house for a conversation. -
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Chapter 6
Upon arriving at Holmes' house, Holmes realizes that James Ryder is the assistant at the hotel where the diamond was stolen. Ryder confesses to the theft and reveals that the police apprehended the wrong man. However, he promises that he will not steal again, expressing remorse and a desire to avoid arrest. In the end, Holmes accepts the deal, trusting Ryder's sincerity.