What does Doyle reveal or comment about British society through the Sherlock Holmes stories? Does he use the stories to bring any social issues to light? Give examples from his story ¨the adventure of the devils foot¨

Ithink it's a. but i could be wrong because it might be b. but it's not the other two

A. is the answer i think

  henry proves that the british are trying to subjugate or control the colonies by force by indicating that the fleets of ships were preparing to attack. he believes that if the colonies back down from a war, they might become prisoner of the british rulers.