Sherlock Holmes Flashcards
Do you wish to lodge a complaint against these people?
I will handle this matter in my own way.
…there’s no telling what damage you will cause.
What do I care for damage? I’m only interested in one thing…money!
The insurance people will pay you a fair price
I am not interested in a fair price. You may tell your employers the letters will cost them thousands and thousands of pounds.
Don’t let it spread!
Why don’t you help them?
…or, in this case, letters!!!
I am undone!
My only wish is to help you. You are in the clutches of two villainous criminals.
You’re clever.
Brilliant
You have the letters. You’ve won.
That would be stealing.
(Stands) You cannot have the letters.
…I would advise you to leave this house at once.
(Looks to Madge and Larrabee) I am not afraid of them any longer, Mr Holmes. If they attempt to seize these letters I shall destroy them. Year them to shreds, eat them, burn them, but destroy them I shall. There is no profit in ashes.
You are a remarkable young woman, Miss Faulkner.
I shall go to my room. (Cross right.) Stand aside. (Exit right.)
No need to hide in shadows. I’m sure Lestrade didn’t see you.
How did you know it was me?
…Won’t you sit down, my dear. I’m Dr. Watson.
(Nods, sits.) Thank you. I would like to speak with you…privately.
…You may speak openly in front of Watson.
As you wish. I’ve come to correct a false impression.
Indeed
I told you my prime motive was a desire for money. I do not want money.
You seek justice for your sister.
Justice? There is no justice. I seek punishment. Revenge!
Revenge is not only sweet, it’s sometimes therapeutic.
I seek nothing for myself.
Why didn’t you confront the prince outside the house?
That wouldn’t prove anything. I want the world to know of his disgrace, his cruelty.
This is all you wanted to tell me?
Why didn’t you seize the letters when you had the opportunity?
Because I am a detective second and a gentleman first.
I see. (Stands.) I’ll take no more of your time.
…She’s famous for her cucumber sandwiches.
No, thank you, Dr Watson. I’ve already imposed.
You’re still at the Larrabees?
I have made arrangements to move to a hotel. Modest but fashionable.
Wise.
Good day…Sherlock Holmes.
Holmes! (Enter after Larrabee places letters on table.) You!
(Coughs.) What is this place? Smells of a gas leak.
…How did you get here?
I followed you in a cab.
What are you going to do? Inform the police?
I know what you’re up to, if that concerns you. You’re going to sell counterfeit letters to Mr. Holmes. Or try to.
You’re going to warn him, eh?
I will not let him be swindled and deceived.
How do you plan to stop me?
I could buy you off.
Why you should you be protective of Sherlock Holmes?
That is my affair.
…How much would you give?
The real letters.
Have you got them with you?
No, but I can get them.
…Otherwise he wouldn’t be coming here to buy the letters.
Fake letters.
He doesn’t know that.
Before he’d buy any letters he’d ask my permission.
He won’t get the chance.
What’s that for?
You’ll see.
What villainy is this?
Tie her up and gag her.
No, no, no.
Don’t struggle dearie. It’ll make me irritated.
Wait! I’ll tell you where the real letters are.
Don’t trust her.
Just promise not to go on with this.
Come on.
No, no, please! Have you no shame?
Give us any trouble, Mr Holmes, and the girl goes first.
They can’t be trusted, Mr. Holmes.
He presented his kindest complaints and wished you a pleasant journey.
Journey? What is he talking about, Mr. Holmes?
…Ain’t it pretty?
It’s a bomb!
They can’t twist their hands out of those knots.
We’re doomed.
…Blown to bits in the Plumstead Marshes. Ha, ha, ha.
Who is his Professor they speak of?
…That is why he has taken an interest in the letters.
I don’t understand. Four minutes.
…That he employed deception.
Go on.
This affront to the honor of he Russian Royal Family will demand satisfaction.
Satisfaction?
War.
War! Three minutes.
…That is the scheme. Count on it.
Incredible.
…but at the hands of a hired assassin.
Can I believe that? Two-and-a-half minutes.
I know Moriarty’s methods.
Although we will soon be going out together, I fell I hardly know you. You are are here, doomed, because of me. I cannot help but feel responsible.
These things happen.
If only you had stayed out of the case.
When Moriarty is involved, matters demand my presence. Two minutes.
Then this is…goodbye.
I shall free myself from these bonds and survive.
How?
…They had the amazing power to shrink their hands through intense meditation.
Meditation! You haven’t time.
Never!
Thank heavens.
…That and concentration, of course.
I will have to try some time, but not now.
You’re a brave young woman, Miss Faulkner.
At the moment, I’m a frightened young woman. (She’s free, leaps up.) We must escape.
After you, Miss Faulkner.
(Hurries off right.) There are only seconds left.
You are a woman of strong will, Miss Faulkner.
You wouldn’t let me thank you last evening.
…But I told you I had a important business meeting here at this hour. Shhh.
What is it?
Shhh!
Shhh?
…Keep your back to the visitor.
(Looks around.) What visitor?
Now, my dear, about these dizzy spells.
They give me no relief.
When did you first notice this condition?
A fortnight ago.
Too late. I’ve got you.
What’s happening? Mr Holmes, why have you put handcuffs on the cabman?
…Professor Moriarty!
(Wavering.) I may swoon.
I, Professor, return the “compliment.”
What will they do to him?
I am…ruined…ruined…
You are not ruined.
I’ll show you out.
You know the letters you purchased from Larrabee were counterfeit.
Yes.
When you told me of this important business meeting you knew I would come here.
I hoped you would.
You knew I could never allow you to be disgraced.
Before you say another thing, I detect a hint of romance in your voice.
Your powers of observation are remarkable.
If ever I had time for romance, if ever my heart could reach out to another…
Don’t stop.
Alice…
Sherlock…
…he will die at the fangs of a gigantic ghost bound.
Not more letters?!
…Come along, Watson, the games afoot!
I shall never forget you…Sherlock Holmes.
…the sooner London will sleep in peace.
Let me go, you beast!
