In 's
novel, , Dr. Jekyll tells Utterson at the very beginning that Jekyll and
Hyde are tied closely together, but he will give no details.
'...there is one point I should like you to understand. I have really a very great
interest in poor Hyde...I do sincerely take a great...interest in that young man; and if I am
taken away, Utterson, I wish you to promise me that you will bear with him and get his rights
for him.'
Utterson agrees, though having met Hyde, he has
found him rude and unlikeable.
Some time later a horrendous crime is
committed. Sir Danvers Carewa gentlemanis murdered one night. A maid, looking out her window as
is her custom, notices two men speaking. The first is the old gentleman and the second she
recognizes as Hyde. All of a sudden, Hyde attacks the old man and bludgeons him to death with
his cane. The matter is brought to Utterson's attention.
'And perhaps you can help us to the man.' And [the officer]...
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