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1. What is the substance of the second telegram Russell receives? What's the significance of that telegram with regard to the relationship between Russell and Holmes?

The second telegram indicates that Russell should also bring a map and that she should put down her books and prepare to leave. The fact that Holmes was correct in assuming that she would have ignored the first telegram and returned to her books indicates that they know each other very well.

2. Describe Russell's state when she arrives at Lew House and the reactions of Holmes and Baring-Gould to her appearance and attitude.

Russell became apprehensive while she was walking by herself across the moor. When she describes to Holmes that she felt as if someone was watching her, he says that it's the moor and that there's no one there. Baring-Gould is less than impressed with Russell's appearance and tells her so.

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