I should guess that to be the Something Hunt, the local hunt to whose members he has possibly given some surgical assistance, and which has made him a small presentation in return.
Arthur Conan Doyle, The Hound of Baskervilles
Cartwright had come down with me, and in his disguise as a country boy he was of great assistance to me.
Arthur Conan Doyle, The Hound of Baskervilles
He is a professional brother of yours, and your presence may be of assistance to me.
Arthur Conan Doyle, The Hound of Baskervilles
He is the best of the professionals, I think, and we may need his assistance.
Arthur Conan Doyle, The Hound of Baskervilles
“I think, Dr. Mortimer, you would do wisely if without more ado you would kindly tell me plainly what the exact nature of the problem is in which you demand my assistance.”
Arthur Conan Doyle, The Hound of Baskervilles
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Dictionary
Merriam-Webster
— the act of helping or assisting someone or the help supplied : AID
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Macmillan
— help given to someone or help that allows something to be done
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Usage
5 uses of ‘assistance’ in The Hound of the Baskervilles, by Arthur Conan Doyle