After the Major's death, the house was inherited by John Steuart who, fearing that the previous owner would reincarnate in the form of one of his dogs, reportedly shot them all.
The house was inherited by John Steuart. This was after the Major's death. This John Steuart reportedly shot them all. The previous owner would reincarnate in the form of one of his dogs. This John Steuart was fearing this.