In Chapter Five of "The Canterville Ghost," Virginia and the ghost have a full and frank discussion about his life before death. The ghost reveals some shocking details, including the murder of his wife, Lady Eleanore. The ghost feels no remorse for this crime and, in fact, justifies it by saying that she was "very plain" and "knew nothing about cookery." On one occasion, for example, Sir Simon shot a buck in Hogley Woods and his wife did not have it properly prepared for serving on the table. This was evidently a cause of social embarrassment.
In addition, the ghost also reveals to Virginia the cause of his death. He was starved by Lady Eleanore's brothers in retaliation for her murder.
Despite his criminal background, Virginia is keen to help the ghost atone for his sins so that he can leave Canterville Chase and sleep forever in the Garden of Death.
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