In the second half it is indicated that Moriarty never existed: he was a figment of the imagination of Holmes who needed a worthy enemy as much as he needed a devoted friend like Watson.
În a doua jumătate a piesei este indicat faptul că Moriarty nu a existat niciodată: el a fost o plăsmuire a imaginației lui Holmes, care avea nevoie de un inamic puternic la fel de mult cum avea nevoie de un prieten devotat ca Watson.