: Although Moriarty is a criminal, he cannot abide by the senseless murder of prostitutes, which he views as "collateral damage" without a noble goal.

: By having the real Jack the Ripper (Renfield) expose himself, Moriarty forces the bickering Scotland Yard and the local Vigilance Committee to stop fighting each other and focus on a single target.

: The title suggests that while Moriarty operates in the shadows, his actions often serve a protective, "knightly" function for the downtrodden, subverting the traditional roles of hero and villain. Key Literary & Character Points

The central theme of the episode is the deliberate creation of a monster to foster peace.