The phrase "" originally appeared in Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part I and Henry V , but it is most famously associated with Sherlock Holmes as a signal that a mystery has begun and the "hunt" for the truth is on.
: The final line serves as the "anticipatory beat," signaling to the reader that the investigation has officially launched. The Game is Afoot - by Joel Neff - Learned 1. The Game Is Afoot
A slow, predatory smile spread across Vane's face. He grabbed his heavy wool coat and checked his pocket watch with a snap. The phrase "" originally appeared in Shakespeare’s Henry
: A cryptic delivery (the bloodied chess piece) that demands immediate action. Part I and Henry V