The Saint

Simon replies to a desperate plea for help sent by the daughter of a Cornish innkeeper. She tells him she constantly hears unexplained strange noises at the inn in the night and is increasingly suspicious of several of her father's guests.

The Frightened Inn‑Keeper is presented as a programme in the form of an episode. Its title suggests a focus on an inn, and it falls under the generic classification of an episode within the broader series catalogue. The piece is packaged as a self‑contained story, meaning viewers can expect a concise narrative rather than a serial arc. In this instalment, the central character Simon answers a desperate call for assistance from the daughter of a Cornish innkeeper. She reports that she is disturbed by odd noises that echo through the inn during the night, and she has grown uneasy about the behaviour of several guests staying with her father. Her description of the sounds suggests they are irregular and unsettling, adding to the tension that drives her to reach out. She specifically points to certain guests as potential sources of trouble. The daughter's account highlights both the unsettling auditory phenomena and her growing mistrust of particular visitors. Her concerns centre on the possibility that something is amiss among the inn's occupants, prompting her to seek external help. Given the inn's Cornish setting, the nighttime ambience amplifies her unease. Simon’s involvement is driven by the urgency of her plea. By responding, he positions himself as the person who might uncover the source of the nightly sounds and address the daughter's suspicions about the guests, offering a potential resolution to the inn's uneasy atmosphere. His willingness to investigate indicates a commitment to restoring calm for the family.