1 00:00:53,762 --> 00:00:55,180 Look, father, we have been through all this before... 2 00:00:55,430 --> 00:00:56,306 Do as I tell you, boy, you damn, disobedient little bastard! 3 00:00:56,307 --> 00:00:58,183 Do as I tell you, boy, you damn, disobedient little bastard! 4 00:00:58,433 --> 00:00:59,101 Give me the gun! 5 00:00:59,351 --> 00:01:00,227 It's my life and I'm going to run it the way I like! 6 00:01:00,228 --> 00:01:01,228 It's my life and I'm going to run it the way I like! 7 00:01:01,229 --> 00:01:02,437 It's my life and I'm going to run it the way I like! 8 00:01:02,771 --> 00:01:03,772 Get off out of it! 9 00:01:23,458 --> 00:01:24,459 Good morning! 10 00:01:25,210 --> 00:01:25,961 Good morning! 11 00:01:26,712 --> 00:01:27,754 Caught anything? 12 00:01:29,006 --> 00:01:29,798 Not yet. 13 00:01:31,466 --> 00:01:32,466 Holmes, what on earth are you doing here? 14 00:01:32,467 --> 00:01:33,467 Holmes, what on earth are you doing here? 15 00:01:33,468 --> 00:01:34,595 Holmes, what on earth are you doing here? 16 00:01:34,845 --> 00:01:35,804 Looking for you. 17 00:01:36,346 --> 00:01:37,346 Well, carry on my dear fellow, don't let me disturb you. 18 00:01:37,347 --> 00:01:38,807 Well, carry on my dear fellow, don't let me disturb you. 19 00:01:46,315 --> 00:01:47,983 What on earth are you doing here? 20 00:01:49,318 --> 00:01:51,236 A case has brought me this way. 21 00:01:53,614 --> 00:01:54,948 What sort of case? 22 00:01:55,198 --> 00:01:56,074 The newspapers are calling it the Boscombe Valley mystery. 23 00:01:56,075 --> 00:01:57,659 The newspapers are calling it the Boscombe Valley mystery. 24 00:01:57,909 --> 00:01:59,494 I expect you've read something of it? 25 00:01:59,911 --> 00:02:00,911 Not a word. I haven't seen a paper for days. 26 00:02:00,912 --> 00:02:02,497 Not a word. I haven't seen a paper for days. 27 00:02:02,831 --> 00:02:03,831 A farmer, Cole McCarthy, Australian by birth, 28 00:02:03,832 --> 00:02:04,832 A farmer, Cole McCarthy, Australian by birth, 29 00:02:04,833 --> 00:02:06,001 A farmer, Cole McCarthy, Australian by birth, 30 00:02:06,627 --> 00:02:07,627 met his death by a mere at the bottom of his farm. 31 00:02:07,628 --> 00:02:09,129 met his death by a mere at the bottom of his farm. 32 00:02:10,255 --> 00:02:12,132 They seem to have established a very serious case 33 00:02:12,382 --> 00:02:14,092 against the son of the murdered man. 34 00:02:16,637 --> 00:02:17,637 There's a big one just under that rock. 35 00:02:17,638 --> 00:02:19,181 There's a big one just under that rock. 36 00:02:21,683 --> 00:02:22,809 So then it's... 37 00:02:24,728 --> 00:02:25,520 a murder? 38 00:02:26,229 --> 00:02:27,856 Well, it's projected to be so. 39 00:02:28,649 --> 00:02:29,649 Of course, I shall take nothing for granted 40 00:02:29,650 --> 00:02:30,692 Of course, I shall take nothing for granted 41 00:02:30,942 --> 00:02:31,818 until I've had a chance to look into it personally. 42 00:02:31,819 --> 00:02:33,028 until I've had a chance to look into it personally. 43 00:02:33,862 --> 00:02:34,529 Naturally. 44 00:02:38,033 --> 00:02:39,201 I don't wish to spoil your holiday 45 00:02:39,451 --> 00:02:40,369 but I was wondering if I could persuade you to join me 46 00:02:40,370 --> 00:02:41,703 but I was wondering if I could persuade you to join me 47 00:02:41,953 --> 00:02:42,954 for a couple of days? 48 00:02:46,083 --> 00:02:47,209 Well, of course. 49 00:02:49,336 --> 00:02:50,003 Are you sure? 50 00:02:51,004 --> 00:02:52,172 I shall be delighted. 51 00:02:54,508 --> 00:02:55,508 Then we must move quickly, our local train leaves in 35 minutes. 52 00:02:55,509 --> 00:02:56,509 Then we must move quickly, our local train leaves in 35 minutes. 53 00:02:56,510 --> 00:02:57,510 Then we must move quickly, our local train leaves in 35 minutes. 54 00:02:57,511 --> 00:02:58,887 Then we must move quickly, our local train leaves in 35 minutes. 55 00:03:47,102 --> 00:03:48,103 Your water, sir, 56 00:03:48,562 --> 00:03:49,562 Watson, all of this fresh air will kill me. 57 00:03:49,563 --> 00:03:50,689 Watson, all of this fresh air will kill me. 58 00:03:52,691 --> 00:03:53,691 Well, the London Press don't seem much interested. 59 00:03:53,692 --> 00:03:54,901 Well, the London Press don't seem much interested. 60 00:03:55,152 --> 00:03:57,028 Not very full accounts. 61 00:03:57,279 --> 00:03:58,155 Yes. Useless! 62 00:03:58,156 --> 00:03:59,698 Yes. Useless! 63 00:04:01,116 --> 00:04:02,242 So much for the London Press. 64 00:04:02,492 --> 00:04:03,618 It all seems depressingly simple. 65 00:04:03,869 --> 00:04:04,786 What persuaded you to take an interest in this case? 66 00:04:04,787 --> 00:04:05,871 What persuaded you to take an interest in this case? 67 00:04:06,121 --> 00:04:06,580 This. 68 00:04:09,499 --> 00:04:10,959 "Boscombe Valley mystery." 69 00:04:11,209 --> 00:04:12,127 "There has been a grave miscarriage of justice." 70 00:04:12,128 --> 00:04:13,462 "There has been a grave miscarriage of justice." 71 00:04:13,795 --> 00:04:14,795 "The matter is urgent. We need your help." 72 00:04:14,796 --> 00:04:15,964 "The matter is urgent. We need your help." 73 00:04:16,423 --> 00:04:17,423 "Please come if you can, Alice Turner." Good heavens. 74 00:04:17,424 --> 00:04:18,424 "Please come if you can, Alice Turner." Good heavens. 75 00:04:18,425 --> 00:04:19,801 "Please come if you can, Alice Turner." Good heavens. 76 00:04:20,510 --> 00:04:21,303 Who is Alice Turner? 77 00:04:21,636 --> 00:04:22,636 She is the daughter of Mr. Turner, also Australian, 78 00:04:22,637 --> 00:04:24,139 She is the daughter of Mr. Turner, also Australian, 79 00:04:24,473 --> 00:04:25,807 who owns this whole estate. 80 00:04:26,975 --> 00:04:27,975 Oh, well, it's a "mystery", not "murder" to Miss Turner. 81 00:04:27,976 --> 00:04:29,811 Oh, well, it's a "mystery", not "murder" to Miss Turner. 82 00:04:30,479 --> 00:04:31,479 Note the "we", Watson, "We need your help." 83 00:04:31,480 --> 00:04:33,106 Note the "we", Watson, "We need your help." 84 00:04:33,356 --> 00:04:34,232 If ever there's a cry from the heart that is it... it leaps from the paper. 85 00:04:34,233 --> 00:04:35,233 If ever there's a cry from the heart that is it... it leaps from the paper. 86 00:04:35,234 --> 00:04:36,318 If ever there's a cry from the heart that is it... it leaps from the paper. 87 00:04:36,568 --> 00:04:37,736 Have you seen this lady? 88 00:04:37,986 --> 00:04:38,862 No, not yet. Do you remember a certain Sergeant Summerby? 89 00:04:38,863 --> 00:04:39,863 No, not yet. Do you remember a certain Sergeant Summerby? 90 00:04:39,864 --> 00:04:40,989 No, not yet. Do you remember a certain Sergeant Summerby? 91 00:04:41,239 --> 00:04:42,157 Summerby? Oh, yes, the case of the counterfeit Spanish dollars. 92 00:04:42,158 --> 00:04:43,158 Summerby? Oh, yes, the case of the counterfeit Spanish dollars. 93 00:04:43,159 --> 00:04:44,159 Summerby? Oh, yes, the case of the counterfeit Spanish dollars. 94 00:04:44,160 --> 00:04:45,494 Summerby? Oh, yes, the case of the counterfeit Spanish dollars. 95 00:04:45,744 --> 00:04:46,453 Mexican. 96 00:04:46,953 --> 00:04:47,953 A pleasant fellow much admired your methods, did he not? 97 00:04:47,954 --> 00:04:49,414 A pleasant fellow much admired your methods, did he not? 98 00:04:50,457 --> 00:04:51,457 Probably his reason for promotion to Inspector. 99 00:04:51,458 --> 00:04:52,834 Probably his reason for promotion to Inspector. 100 00:04:54,628 --> 00:04:55,628 He is in charge of the case and it was he who organized- 101 00:04:55,629 --> 00:04:56,755 He is in charge of the case and it was he who organized- 102 00:04:57,005 --> 00:04:58,173 this accommodation for us. 103 00:04:58,673 --> 00:04:59,673 Us? You presumed that I would come? 104 00:04:59,674 --> 00:05:00,842 Us? You presumed that I would come? 105 00:05:01,384 --> 00:05:02,384 No, not presumed, Watson, hoped, very much hoped. 106 00:05:02,385 --> 00:05:03,385 No, not presumed, Watson, hoped, very much hoped. 107 00:05:03,386 --> 00:05:05,180 No, not presumed, Watson, hoped, very much hoped. 108 00:05:07,349 --> 00:05:08,349 Well, Mr. Holmes. 109 00:05:08,350 --> 00:05:09,684 Well, Mr. Holmes. 110 00:05:10,393 --> 00:05:11,393 And you, Doctor, it's a pleasure to see you again. 111 00:05:11,394 --> 00:05:13,271 And you, Doctor, it's a pleasure to see you again. 112 00:05:13,522 --> 00:05:14,397 Congratulations on your promotion, Inspector. 113 00:05:14,398 --> 00:05:16,024 Congratulations on your promotion, Inspector. 114 00:05:17,108 --> 00:05:17,859 Thank you, Doctor. 115 00:05:18,401 --> 00:05:19,401 It's a quiet district as a rule, but nonetheless, my own. 116 00:05:19,402 --> 00:05:20,402 It's a quiet district as a rule, but nonetheless, my own. 117 00:05:20,403 --> 00:05:22,030 It's a quiet district as a rule, but nonetheless, my own. 118 00:05:23,031 --> 00:05:24,032 I have a carriage waiting. 119 00:05:38,547 --> 00:05:39,673 McCarthy, the murdered man 120 00:05:39,923 --> 00:05:40,799 rented a farm called Hatherley from a Mr. Turner 121 00:05:40,800 --> 00:05:42,509 rented a farm called Hatherley from a Mr. Turner 122 00:05:42,759 --> 00:05:43,759 who is one of the largest London proprietors in this part of the country. 123 00:05:43,760 --> 00:05:45,387 who is one of the largest London proprietors in this part of the country. 124 00:05:46,012 --> 00:05:47,055 He made his money in Australia. 125 00:05:47,514 --> 00:05:48,514 I presume that both being colonials they had much in common. 126 00:05:48,515 --> 00:05:49,515 I presume that both being colonials they had much in common. 127 00:05:49,516 --> 00:05:51,059 I presume that both being colonials they had much in common. 128 00:05:51,309 --> 00:05:52,060 Old friends, I believe. 129 00:05:52,310 --> 00:05:53,228 Well, Mr. Turner has been in failing health for some time. 130 00:05:53,229 --> 00:05:54,896 Well, Mr. Turner has been in failing health for some time. 131 00:05:55,188 --> 00:05:56,481 He has a daughter called Alice? 132 00:05:57,274 --> 00:05:58,274 An only child and a most charming one. 133 00:05:58,275 --> 00:05:59,275 An only child and a most charming one. 134 00:05:59,276 --> 00:06:00,569 An only child and a most charming one. 135 00:06:01,319 --> 00:06:02,319 We surmise that Miss Turner and the McCarthy boy are friends? 136 00:06:02,320 --> 00:06:04,239 We surmise that Miss Turner and the McCarthy boy are friends? 137 00:06:05,407 --> 00:06:06,157 Great friends. 138 00:06:06,533 --> 00:06:08,076 It was Miss Turner who brings me here. 139 00:06:08,618 --> 00:06:09,327 Oh, I know, Mr. Holmes, 140 00:06:09,578 --> 00:06:10,453 and to be quite honest with you I'm surprised you came. 141 00:06:10,454 --> 00:06:11,663 and to be quite honest with you I'm surprised you came. 142 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:14,249 The case is as plain as a pikestaff, 143 00:06:14,749 --> 00:06:16,751 and the more one goes into it the plainer it becomes. 144 00:06:17,377 --> 00:06:19,254 So I have warned Miss Turner that this time-... 145 00:06:19,713 --> 00:06:20,713 not even Mr. Sherlock Holmes will be able to work miracles... 146 00:06:20,714 --> 00:06:22,549 not even Mr. Sherlock Holmes will be able to work miracles... 147 00:06:27,345 --> 00:06:28,346 Beautiful countryside. 148 00:06:29,431 --> 00:06:30,431 Yes, yes, indeed. This is Boscombe Valley. 149 00:06:30,432 --> 00:06:32,058 Yes, yes, indeed. This is Boscombe Valley. 150 00:06:32,350 --> 00:06:33,350 And over there at the bottom is Boscombe Mere 151 00:06:33,351 --> 00:06:34,436 And over there at the bottom is Boscombe Mere 152 00:06:34,686 --> 00:06:35,937 where the murder took place. 153 00:06:36,271 --> 00:06:37,772 A peaceful place for a tragedy. 154 00:06:38,273 --> 00:06:39,274 Any witnesses? 155 00:06:39,858 --> 00:06:41,568 I expected that question, Mr. Holmes. 156 00:06:42,277 --> 00:06:43,277 The principle witness is William Crowder, 157 00:06:43,278 --> 00:06:44,529 The principle witness is William Crowder, 158 00:06:44,779 --> 00:06:46,364 one of Mr. Turner's gamekeepers. 159 00:06:52,120 --> 00:06:53,120 It was after I had my dinner, last Monday it was, the... 160 00:06:53,121 --> 00:06:54,121 It was after I had my dinner, last Monday it was, the... 161 00:06:54,122 --> 00:06:55,122 It was after I had my dinner, last Monday it was, the... 162 00:06:55,123 --> 00:06:56,458 It was after I had my dinner, last Monday it was, the... 163 00:06:57,125 --> 00:06:58,293 the third of June. 164 00:06:59,169 --> 00:07:00,462 Oh, that's right. 165 00:07:01,421 --> 00:07:02,421 Now I fed the young pheasants, pullets we call them. 166 00:07:02,422 --> 00:07:03,422 Now I fed the young pheasants, pullets we call them. 167 00:07:03,423 --> 00:07:05,133 Now I fed the young pheasants, pullets we call them. 168 00:07:05,675 --> 00:07:07,135 You were planting out lettuces. 169 00:07:07,636 --> 00:07:08,636 Oh, that's right. 170 00:07:08,637 --> 00:07:09,971 Oh, that's right. 171 00:07:10,430 --> 00:07:11,430 I was setting out some lettuces, those lettuces over there. 172 00:07:11,431 --> 00:07:12,431 I was setting out some lettuces, those lettuces over there. 173 00:07:12,432 --> 00:07:13,934 I was setting out some lettuces, those lettuces over there. 174 00:07:14,601 --> 00:07:15,601 When my little girl, Patience, she comes running up. 175 00:07:15,602 --> 00:07:17,395 When my little girl, Patience, she comes running up. 176 00:07:29,115 --> 00:07:30,115 Dad, dad, the McCarthy's are fighting. 177 00:07:30,116 --> 00:07:31,493 Dad, dad, the McCarthy's are fighting. 178 00:07:31,743 --> 00:07:33,161 Well, it won't be the first time. 179 00:07:34,079 --> 00:07:34,663 Well, 180 00:07:36,206 --> 00:07:37,206 don't you worry about it, Patience. It ain't no concern of ours. 181 00:07:37,207 --> 00:07:38,207 don't you worry about it, Patience. It ain't no concern of ours. 182 00:07:38,208 --> 00:07:39,334 don't you worry about it, Patience. It ain't no concern of ours. 183 00:07:40,919 --> 00:07:41,670 Go on, in you go. 184 00:07:48,927 --> 00:07:50,178 That, Mr. McCarthy, 185 00:07:51,221 --> 00:07:52,847 he has a temper, that one, you know. 186 00:07:54,516 --> 00:07:55,516 You know, if he thought another gun had poached his bird out shooting, 187 00:07:55,517 --> 00:07:56,517 You know, if he thought another gun had poached his bird out shooting, 188 00:07:56,518 --> 00:07:58,019 You know, if he thought another gun had poached his bird out shooting, 189 00:07:58,311 --> 00:08:00,271 he'd let fly in a real fury. 190 00:08:00,522 --> 00:08:02,107 Was the boy the same way inclined? 191 00:08:02,357 --> 00:08:03,692 No milk for me, please. 192 00:08:04,693 --> 00:08:05,693 No. No, not that I've noticed anyway. 193 00:08:05,694 --> 00:08:06,694 No. No, not that I've noticed anyway. 194 00:08:06,695 --> 00:08:08,029 No. No, not that I've noticed anyway. 195 00:08:08,279 --> 00:08:09,197 No, he always seemed a nice enough boy. 196 00:08:09,198 --> 00:08:10,782 No, he always seemed a nice enough boy. 197 00:08:11,116 --> 00:08:12,701 I'm surprised him doing such a thing. 198 00:08:13,576 --> 00:08:14,202 But, then again, 199 00:08:15,912 --> 00:08:17,038 he was provoked. 200 00:08:18,498 --> 00:08:19,498 No doubt, who's to say. 201 00:08:19,499 --> 00:08:21,209 No doubt, who's to say. 202 00:08:21,501 --> 00:08:23,503 You tell the gentlemen what happened next. 203 00:08:25,505 --> 00:08:26,505 You haven't forgotten what you said in evidence at the inquest. 204 00:08:26,506 --> 00:08:28,216 You haven't forgotten what you said in evidence at the inquest. 205 00:08:28,717 --> 00:08:29,467 Forgotten? 206 00:08:30,802 --> 00:08:31,802 I shan't forget that day, not so long as I live. 207 00:08:31,803 --> 00:08:33,138 I shan't forget that day, not so long as I live. 208 00:08:34,222 --> 00:08:35,222 I, I just sent Patience into her mother, 209 00:08:35,223 --> 00:08:36,850 I, I just sent Patience into her mother, 210 00:08:37,225 --> 00:08:38,225 and I hadn't planted out no more than another half a box, 211 00:08:38,226 --> 00:08:40,020 and I hadn't planted out no more than another half a box, 212 00:08:40,270 --> 00:08:41,146 when Hugh McCarthy come running up looking like he'd seen a ghost. 213 00:08:41,147 --> 00:08:42,147 when Hugh McCarthy come running up looking like he'd seen a ghost. 214 00:08:42,148 --> 00:08:43,565 when Hugh McCarthy come running up looking like he'd seen a ghost. 215 00:08:45,567 --> 00:08:46,567 My father's met with a terrible accident. Please come with me, I need your help. 216 00:08:46,568 --> 00:08:48,486 My father's met with a terrible accident. Please come with me, I need your help. 217 00:08:48,737 --> 00:08:49,320 Where is he? 218 00:08:49,571 --> 00:08:50,238 Down by the mere. 219 00:09:16,931 --> 00:09:17,766 Is he alive? 220 00:09:47,128 --> 00:09:48,129 You just come along with me. 221 00:09:53,510 --> 00:09:54,552 I brought him back here. 222 00:09:54,969 --> 00:09:55,969 and I sent my wife down to the trap for the police. 223 00:09:55,970 --> 00:09:57,222 and I sent my wife down to the trap for the police. 224 00:09:57,680 --> 00:09:58,890 Did the boy say anything? 225 00:09:59,808 --> 00:10:00,975 No, no, not a word. 226 00:10:01,226 --> 00:10:02,226 He just sat there where you are, sobbing and moaning 227 00:10:02,227 --> 00:10:03,728 He just sat there where you are, sobbing and moaning 228 00:10:03,978 --> 00:10:04,978 and I didn't take my eyes off him until they came for him, that's the truth. 229 00:10:04,979 --> 00:10:06,773 and I didn't take my eyes off him until they came for him, that's the truth. 230 00:10:07,273 --> 00:10:08,273 Did you examine the gun at all, the butt for instance? 231 00:10:08,274 --> 00:10:10,235 Did you examine the gun at all, the butt for instance? 232 00:10:11,903 --> 00:10:12,903 Ah... No. No, not especially. 233 00:10:12,904 --> 00:10:14,656 Ah... No. No, not especially. 234 00:10:15,365 --> 00:10:16,741 But, there was a bit of mud on it. 235 00:10:18,618 --> 00:10:19,494 He wiped it. 236 00:10:21,412 --> 00:10:22,163 He wiped it? 237 00:10:24,124 --> 00:10:24,999 Well, I might've done. 238 00:10:25,708 --> 00:10:27,168 I mean it would've been natural wouldn't it? 239 00:10:27,502 --> 00:10:28,502 There was Mr. McCarthy lying there dead with his head bashed in, 240 00:10:28,503 --> 00:10:29,921 There was Mr. McCarthy lying there dead with his head bashed in, 241 00:10:30,171 --> 00:10:32,006 and he hadn't got that way swatting wasps, had he? 242 00:10:32,257 --> 00:10:33,133 And you believe that the boy killed his father? 243 00:10:33,134 --> 00:10:34,926 And you believe that the boy killed his father? 244 00:10:35,468 --> 00:10:36,468 Well, of course, I do, sir. I mean who else could've done it? 245 00:10:36,469 --> 00:10:37,469 Well, of course, I do, sir. I mean who else could've done it? 246 00:10:37,470 --> 00:10:39,013 Well, of course, I do, sir. I mean who else could've done it? 247 00:10:40,723 --> 00:10:42,350 I can tell you this much, gentlemen. 248 00:10:43,017 --> 00:10:44,017 All right, now, I'm a gamekeeper, all right? 249 00:10:44,018 --> 00:10:45,311 All right, now, I'm a gamekeeper, all right? 250 00:10:45,728 --> 00:10:46,728 And when a man's got a gun in his hand strange things can happen. 251 00:10:46,729 --> 00:10:48,523 And when a man's got a gun in his hand strange things can happen. 252 00:10:49,440 --> 00:10:50,440 Now I've seen men, quiet law abiding gentleman, 253 00:10:50,441 --> 00:10:51,441 Now I've seen men, quiet law abiding gentleman, 254 00:10:51,442 --> 00:10:52,527 Now I've seen men, quiet law abiding gentleman, 255 00:10:52,777 --> 00:10:53,695 you put a gun in their hands, they turn into near maniacs. 256 00:10:53,696 --> 00:10:55,196 you put a gun in their hands, they turn into near maniacs. 257 00:10:55,446 --> 00:10:56,865 Thank you so much, Mr. Crowder, 258 00:10:57,115 --> 00:10:58,783 for giving so much of your valuable time. 259 00:11:03,329 --> 00:11:04,329 Oh, it's been a pleasure gentlemen. 260 00:11:04,330 --> 00:11:05,498 Oh, it's been a pleasure gentlemen. 261 00:11:05,832 --> 00:11:06,832 It's not the first time I've been able to help the cause of justice, 262 00:11:06,833 --> 00:11:07,959 It's not the first time I've been able to help the cause of justice, 263 00:11:08,209 --> 00:11:09,544 no, not by a long chalk. 264 00:11:09,878 --> 00:11:10,878 Well, last year at Candlemas time, you remember, Inspector? 265 00:11:10,879 --> 00:11:12,463 Well, last year at Candlemas time, you remember, Inspector? 266 00:11:12,714 --> 00:11:14,007 No, I'm a liar, it were two years ago. 267 00:11:14,257 --> 00:11:15,717 Well, we must be on our way. 268 00:11:16,718 --> 00:11:17,718 Well, I'm on the side of law and order, sir, the Inspector will tell you that. 269 00:11:17,719 --> 00:11:19,721 Well, I'm on the side of law and order, sir, the Inspector will tell you that. 270 00:11:20,221 --> 00:11:21,221 Indeed you are, Crowder, thank you. 271 00:11:21,222 --> 00:11:23,057 Indeed you are, Crowder, thank you. 272 00:11:23,558 --> 00:11:24,392 Goodbye. 273 00:11:29,397 --> 00:11:30,899 They're all the same, these country people. 274 00:11:31,316 --> 00:11:32,316 Once they get an audience they'll talk the hind leg off a donkey. 275 00:11:32,317 --> 00:11:33,484 Once they get an audience they'll talk the hind leg off a donkey. 276 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:35,360 Now if you follow me I'll take you down to the scene of the crime. 277 00:11:35,361 --> 00:11:36,404 Now if you follow me I'll take you down to the scene of the crime. 278 00:11:36,654 --> 00:11:37,572 No need for the moment. 279 00:11:38,907 --> 00:11:39,907 That's very true, no need in the circumstances. 280 00:11:39,908 --> 00:11:41,534 That's very true, no need in the circumstances. 281 00:11:42,035 --> 00:11:43,035 It's a sad case, but a pretty clear one. 282 00:11:43,036 --> 00:11:44,204 It's a sad case, but a pretty clear one. 283 00:11:44,454 --> 00:11:45,538 The glass is high, 284 00:11:47,373 --> 00:11:48,416 weather set fair. 285 00:11:50,460 --> 00:11:51,460 I shall like to call on James McCarthy. 286 00:11:51,461 --> 00:11:52,587 I shall like to call on James McCarthy. 287 00:11:54,297 --> 00:11:55,340 I can arrange it if you wish. 288 00:11:55,590 --> 00:11:56,090 Tomorrow. 289 00:11:56,382 --> 00:11:56,925 Tomorrow. 290 00:11:58,301 --> 00:11:59,928 One more thing I should tell you, Mr. Holmes. 291 00:12:00,303 --> 00:12:01,930 When the boy was charged with the murder, 292 00:12:02,180 --> 00:12:04,098 he didn't appear in the least surprised. 293 00:12:04,557 --> 00:12:05,557 In fact, he said it was no more than his deserts. 294 00:12:05,558 --> 00:12:07,435 In fact, he said it was no more than his deserts. 295 00:12:07,810 --> 00:12:08,937 Those were his very words. 296 00:12:09,187 --> 00:12:10,063 A confession? 297 00:12:10,396 --> 00:12:11,189 You might think so. 298 00:12:11,439 --> 00:12:13,274 Did he also protest his innocence? 299 00:12:13,691 --> 00:12:14,691 Yes. But then again, they always do, don't they? 300 00:12:14,692 --> 00:12:16,569 Yes. But then again, they always do, don't they? 301 00:12:17,070 --> 00:12:18,780 I think we best be getting back to the hotel. 302 00:12:19,030 --> 00:12:20,740 I have some calls to make on the estate. 303 00:12:21,532 --> 00:12:22,283 Until tomorrow, then. 304 00:12:24,285 --> 00:12:25,286 Boscombe Arms. 305 00:12:38,424 --> 00:12:39,424 The boy said he got no more than his deserts. 306 00:12:39,425 --> 00:12:40,593 The boy said he got no more than his deserts. 307 00:12:40,843 --> 00:12:41,761 Well, that's a pretty suspicious remark. 308 00:12:41,762 --> 00:12:43,471 Well, that's a pretty suspicious remark. 309 00:12:43,972 --> 00:12:44,972 I mean, coming after such a damning series of events. 310 00:12:44,973 --> 00:12:46,766 I mean, coming after such a damning series of events. 311 00:12:47,267 --> 00:12:48,267 On the contrary the brightest rift I can see in the clouds at present. 312 00:12:48,268 --> 00:12:49,268 On the contrary the brightest rift I can see in the clouds at present. 313 00:12:49,269 --> 00:12:50,770 On the contrary the brightest rift I can see in the clouds at present. 314 00:12:51,187 --> 00:12:52,187 Self-approach contrition displayed by his remark 315 00:12:52,188 --> 00:12:53,815 Self-approach contrition displayed by his remark 316 00:12:54,065 --> 00:12:54,983 appears to be signs of a healthy mind, rather than a guilty one. 317 00:12:54,984 --> 00:12:55,984 appears to be signs of a healthy mind, rather than a guilty one. 318 00:12:55,985 --> 00:12:57,318 appears to be signs of a healthy mind, rather than a guilty one. 319 00:12:57,902 --> 00:12:58,902 Many men have been hanged on far slighter evidence. 320 00:12:58,903 --> 00:12:59,903 Many men have been hanged on far slighter evidence. 321 00:12:59,904 --> 00:13:00,989 Many men have been hanged on far slighter evidence. 322 00:13:01,239 --> 00:13:02,239 So they have and many men have been hanged wrongfully. 323 00:13:02,240 --> 00:13:03,825 So they have and many men have been hanged wrongfully. 324 00:13:04,158 --> 00:13:05,660 Oh, look, a pheasant. 325 00:13:18,965 --> 00:13:19,965 Mm, "Witness" - that's James McCarthy. 326 00:13:19,966 --> 00:13:20,966 Mm, "Witness" - that's James McCarthy. 327 00:13:20,967 --> 00:13:22,427 Mm, "Witness" - that's James McCarthy. 328 00:13:23,469 --> 00:13:24,469 "ll had a conversation with my father, which led to high words" 329 00:13:24,470 --> 00:13:25,470 "ll had a conversation with my father, which led to high words" 330 00:13:25,471 --> 00:13:26,597 "ll had a conversation with my father, which led to high words" 331 00:13:27,223 --> 00:13:28,850 "and almost to blows." 332 00:13:29,809 --> 00:13:31,811 As his temper was becoming ungovernable, 333 00:13:32,520 --> 00:13:34,314 I left him and went up the hill. 334 00:13:35,690 --> 00:13:36,690 I hadn't gone more than a hundred yards 335 00:13:36,691 --> 00:13:38,443 I hadn't gone more than a hundred yards 336 00:13:39,444 --> 00:13:40,444 when I heard a hideous outcry, which caused me to run back again. 337 00:13:40,445 --> 00:13:41,445 when I heard a hideous outcry, which caused me to run back again. 338 00:13:41,446 --> 00:13:42,446 when I heard a hideous outcry, which caused me to run back again. 339 00:13:42,447 --> 00:13:43,698 when I heard a hideous outcry, which caused me to run back again. 340 00:13:45,700 --> 00:13:46,868 I found my father 341 00:13:47,744 --> 00:13:48,744 expiring on the ground with his head terribly injured. 342 00:13:48,745 --> 00:13:49,745 expiring on the ground with his head terribly injured. 343 00:13:49,746 --> 00:13:51,497 expiring on the ground with his head terribly injured. 344 00:13:53,583 --> 00:13:54,583 Did you see anyone near your father when you returned? 345 00:13:54,584 --> 00:13:56,377 Did you see anyone near your father when you returned? 346 00:13:56,878 --> 00:13:57,878 No, no one. I have no idea how he came by his injuries. 347 00:13:57,879 --> 00:13:58,879 No, no one. I have no idea how he came by his injuries. 348 00:13:58,880 --> 00:13:59,880 No, no one. I have no idea how he came by his injuries. 349 00:13:59,881 --> 00:14:01,215 No, no one. I have no idea how he came by his injuries. 350 00:14:02,050 --> 00:14:03,676 He was not a popular man, 351 00:14:04,135 --> 00:14:05,135 but as far as I know he had no active enemies. 352 00:14:05,136 --> 00:14:06,679 but as far as I know he had no active enemies. 353 00:14:07,347 --> 00:14:08,347 I know nothing further of the matter. 354 00:14:08,348 --> 00:14:09,390 I know nothing further of the matter. 355 00:14:09,766 --> 00:14:10,766 Did your father say anything to you before he died? 356 00:14:10,767 --> 00:14:12,518 Did your father say anything to you before he died? 357 00:14:13,353 --> 00:14:14,729 He mumbled a few words 358 00:14:14,979 --> 00:14:15,897 but all I could catch was some allusion to a rat. 359 00:14:15,898 --> 00:14:17,690 but all I could catch was some allusion to a rat. 360 00:14:18,399 --> 00:14:20,401 Silence. Be quiet. 361 00:14:24,072 --> 00:14:25,072 A rat? And what did you understand by that? 362 00:14:25,073 --> 00:14:26,073 A rat? And what did you understand by that? 363 00:14:26,074 --> 00:14:27,408 A rat? And what did you understand by that? 364 00:14:27,700 --> 00:14:29,243 It conveyed nothing to me. 365 00:14:29,911 --> 00:14:30,911 I thought, well, I thought he was delirious. 366 00:14:30,912 --> 00:14:31,912 I thought, well, I thought he was delirious. 367 00:14:31,913 --> 00:14:33,247 I thought, well, I thought he was delirious. 368 00:14:34,374 --> 00:14:35,374 What was the point upon which you and your father had this final quarrel? 369 00:14:35,375 --> 00:14:36,375 What was the point upon which you and your father had this final quarrel? 370 00:14:36,376 --> 00:14:37,752 What was the point upon which you and your father had this final quarrel? 371 00:14:45,593 --> 00:14:46,593 I should prefer not to answer that question, sir. 372 00:14:46,594 --> 00:14:47,929 I should prefer not to answer that question, sir. 373 00:14:48,596 --> 00:14:50,014 I'm afraid that I must press it. 374 00:14:50,264 --> 00:14:51,140 It really is impossible for me to tell you, but I can assure you that- 375 00:14:51,141 --> 00:14:52,141 It really is impossible for me to tell you, but I can assure you that- 376 00:14:52,142 --> 00:14:54,060 It really is impossible for me to tell you, but I can assure you that- 377 00:14:54,310 --> 00:14:55,186 it had nothing to do with the sad tragedy that followed. 378 00:14:55,187 --> 00:14:56,938 it had nothing to do with the sad tragedy that followed. 379 00:14:57,188 --> 00:14:58,106 That is for the court to decide. 380 00:14:58,107 --> 00:14:59,232 That is for the court to decide. 381 00:14:59,565 --> 00:15:00,565 I need hardly point out to you that your refusal to answer 382 00:15:00,566 --> 00:15:02,193 I need hardly point out to you that your refusal to answer 383 00:15:02,443 --> 00:15:03,778 will prejudice your case considerably 384 00:15:04,028 --> 00:15:04,904 in any future proceedings which may arise. 385 00:15:04,905 --> 00:15:05,947 in any future proceedings which may arise. 386 00:15:06,906 --> 00:15:07,615 You may sit down. 387 00:15:14,288 --> 00:15:15,288 Gentlemen of the jury, you are here to discover the cause of death 388 00:15:15,289 --> 00:15:16,289 Gentlemen of the jury, you are here to discover the cause of death 389 00:15:16,290 --> 00:15:17,750 Gentlemen of the jury, you are here to discover the cause of death 390 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,876 of Mr. William McCarthy and thereafter to deliver your verdict. 391 00:15:18,877 --> 00:15:19,877 of Mr. William McCarthy and thereafter to deliver your verdict. 392 00:15:19,878 --> 00:15:21,087 of Mr. William McCarthy and thereafter to deliver your verdict. 393 00:15:21,671 --> 00:15:23,464 You have heard the facts of this crime 394 00:15:23,965 --> 00:15:24,965 and I believe they make the situation very clear. 395 00:15:24,966 --> 00:15:26,134 and I believe they make the situation very clear. 396 00:15:26,467 --> 00:15:27,467 Mr. James McCarthy's account of his father's dying 397 00:15:27,468 --> 00:15:28,468 Mr. James McCarthy's account of his father's dying 398 00:15:28,469 --> 00:15:29,971 Mr. James McCarthy's account of his father's dying 399 00:15:30,221 --> 00:15:32,140 is singular to say the least. 400 00:15:32,765 --> 00:15:33,765 His refusal to give any details of their last conversation 401 00:15:33,766 --> 00:15:34,766 His refusal to give any details of their last conversation 402 00:15:34,767 --> 00:15:36,102 His refusal to give any details of their last conversation 403 00:15:36,394 --> 00:15:37,979 must go very much against him. 404 00:15:39,063 --> 00:15:40,063 The verdict of willful murder 405 00:15:40,064 --> 00:15:41,149 The verdict of willful murder 406 00:15:41,482 --> 00:15:42,482 seemed to me to fit the facts we have heard. 407 00:15:42,483 --> 00:15:43,943 seemed to me to fit the facts we have heard. 408 00:15:45,194 --> 00:15:47,155 I hope I make myself clear. 409 00:15:50,867 --> 00:15:51,867 So willful murder it was. 410 00:15:51,868 --> 00:15:52,994 So willful murder it was. 411 00:15:53,244 --> 00:15:53,828 Monstrous. 412 00:15:55,830 --> 00:15:57,331 Well the boy did rather ask for it. 413 00:15:57,748 --> 00:15:59,500 My dear Watson, don't you see that both you and the coroner... 414 00:15:59,750 --> 00:16:00,668 have been some pains to single out the strongest points 415 00:16:00,669 --> 00:16:01,961 have been some pains to single out the strongest points 416 00:16:02,211 --> 00:16:03,337 in the young man's favor? 417 00:16:04,464 --> 00:16:06,132 Don't you see that you're terribly giving credit for 418 00:16:06,382 --> 00:16:08,176 too much imagination or too little? 419 00:16:08,426 --> 00:16:10,178 Too little, if he could not invent a quarrel 420 00:16:10,428 --> 00:16:12,013 which would give him the sympathy of the jury. 421 00:16:12,263 --> 00:16:13,139 Too much, 422 00:16:14,015 --> 00:16:15,015 if he evolved from his own inner consciousness anything so outré 423 00:16:15,016 --> 00:16:16,767 if he evolved from his own inner consciousness anything so outré 424 00:16:17,018 --> 00:16:17,894 as a dying of reference to a rat. 425 00:16:17,895 --> 00:16:19,020 as a dying of reference to a rat. 426 00:16:19,520 --> 00:16:20,520 Well, these country coroners do think they're little tin pot gods. 427 00:16:20,521 --> 00:16:21,521 Well, these country coroners do think they're little tin pot gods. 428 00:16:21,522 --> 00:16:23,024 Well, these country coroners do think they're little tin pot gods. 429 00:16:23,608 --> 00:16:24,775 It's an absolute scandal. 430 00:16:26,861 --> 00:16:27,987 No, no, no. 431 00:16:29,697 --> 00:16:31,365 I shall approach this case from the point of view of 432 00:16:31,616 --> 00:16:32,533 what this young man says is true. 433 00:16:32,534 --> 00:16:34,368 what this young man says is true. 434 00:17:08,194 --> 00:17:09,237 We have a visitor. 435 00:17:11,113 --> 00:17:12,573 Our young client has arrived. 436 00:17:26,504 --> 00:17:27,088 Come in. 437 00:17:29,549 --> 00:17:30,549 I'm so glad you've come, Mr. Holmes. I'm Alice Turner. 438 00:17:30,550 --> 00:17:31,550 I'm so glad you've come, Mr. Holmes. I'm Alice Turner. 439 00:17:31,551 --> 00:17:33,010 I'm so glad you've come, Mr. Holmes. I'm Alice Turner. 440 00:17:33,261 --> 00:17:35,096 And this is my friend and colleague, Dr. Watson. 441 00:17:35,388 --> 00:17:36,388 Dr. Watson, of course. 442 00:17:36,389 --> 00:17:37,431 Dr. Watson, of course. 443 00:17:37,807 --> 00:17:38,807 It is you who have written down some of Mr. Holmes' cases 444 00:17:38,808 --> 00:17:40,560 It is you who have written down some of Mr. Holmes' cases 445 00:17:40,810 --> 00:17:42,270 in such an interesting way. 446 00:17:43,354 --> 00:17:44,605 You see I know all about you, Mr. Holmes 447 00:17:44,855 --> 00:17:46,399 and your wonderful success. 448 00:17:47,233 --> 00:17:48,233 If you knew how much we need you now, 449 00:17:48,234 --> 00:17:49,277 If you knew how much we need you now, 450 00:17:49,777 --> 00:17:51,612 but do you yet know anything of what happened? 451 00:17:51,862 --> 00:17:53,406 Please sit down, Miss Turner. 452 00:17:54,907 --> 00:17:55,907 Inspector Summerby has told me something of it. 453 00:17:55,908 --> 00:17:57,201 Inspector Summerby has told me something of it. 454 00:17:57,451 --> 00:17:58,327 Oh, yes, the Inspector. He gave me your address. 455 00:17:58,328 --> 00:17:59,328 Oh, yes, the Inspector. He gave me your address. 456 00:17:59,329 --> 00:18:00,580 Oh, yes, the Inspector. He gave me your address. 457 00:18:01,122 --> 00:18:02,915 He's quite a kind man, isn't he? 458 00:18:03,624 --> 00:18:04,624 But he doesn't understand. How could he, he's a policeman. 459 00:18:04,625 --> 00:18:05,625 But he doesn't understand. How could he, he's a policeman. 460 00:18:05,626 --> 00:18:07,628 But he doesn't understand. How could he, he's a policeman. 461 00:18:09,130 --> 00:18:10,130 Mr. Holmes, I know that James didn't do it. 462 00:18:10,131 --> 00:18:11,131 Mr. Holmes, I know that James didn't do it. 463 00:18:11,132 --> 00:18:13,134 Mr. Holmes, I know that James didn't do it. 464 00:18:14,093 --> 00:18:15,093 I know it and I want you to start your work knowing it, too. 465 00:18:15,094 --> 00:18:16,094 I know it and I want you to start your work knowing it, too. 466 00:18:16,095 --> 00:18:17,095 I know it and I want you to start your work knowing it, too. 467 00:18:17,096 --> 00:18:18,389 I know it and I want you to start your work knowing it, too. 468 00:18:18,889 --> 00:18:19,889 Never let yourself doubt upon that point. 469 00:18:19,890 --> 00:18:21,100 Never let yourself doubt upon that point. 470 00:18:21,851 --> 00:18:22,851 Have you known James McCarthy a long time? 471 00:18:22,852 --> 00:18:24,061 Have you known James McCarthy a long time? 472 00:18:24,312 --> 00:18:25,312 Yes, all my life. We have known each other since we were children, 473 00:18:25,313 --> 00:18:26,313 Yes, all my life. We have known each other since we were children, 474 00:18:26,314 --> 00:18:27,314 Yes, all my life. We have known each other since we were children, 475 00:18:27,315 --> 00:18:28,983 Yes, all my life. We have known each other since we were children, 476 00:18:29,734 --> 00:18:30,734 but he's too tender-hearted to hurt a fly. 477 00:18:30,735 --> 00:18:32,153 but he's too tender-hearted to hurt a fly. 478 00:18:33,070 --> 00:18:34,070 This charge is just absurd to anyone who really knows him. 479 00:18:34,071 --> 00:18:35,990 This charge is just absurd to anyone who really knows him. 480 00:18:36,449 --> 00:18:37,825 Well, I hope that we may clear him. 481 00:18:39,619 --> 00:18:40,786 I shall do all I can. 482 00:18:41,621 --> 00:18:42,621 But from what you've heard already, do you not think he's innocent? 483 00:18:42,622 --> 00:18:43,622 But from what you've heard already, do you not think he's innocent? 484 00:18:43,623 --> 00:18:44,832 But from what you've heard already, do you not think he's innocent? 485 00:18:45,082 --> 00:18:46,082 I think it is probable. 486 00:18:46,083 --> 00:18:47,293 I think it is probable. 487 00:18:49,337 --> 00:18:51,339 I don't know my friend is so convinced. 488 00:18:52,173 --> 00:18:53,173 I think that Mr. Holmes is being a little... 489 00:18:53,174 --> 00:18:55,176 I think that Mr. Holmes is being a little... 490 00:18:55,551 --> 00:18:57,345 a little quick in his conclusions. 491 00:18:58,012 --> 00:18:59,012 But you are right, oh, I know that you are right. James never did it. 492 00:18:59,013 --> 00:19:00,013 But you are right, oh, I know that you are right. James never did it. 493 00:19:00,014 --> 00:19:01,014 But you are right, oh, I know that you are right. James never did it. 494 00:19:01,015 --> 00:19:02,475 But you are right, oh, I know that you are right. James never did it. 495 00:19:04,977 --> 00:19:06,687 This quarrel with his father, 496 00:19:07,229 --> 00:19:08,856 which he would not talk about to the coroner, 497 00:19:09,106 --> 00:19:09,857 do you know anything of it? 498 00:19:10,191 --> 00:19:11,191 I believe it was because I was concerned in it. 499 00:19:11,192 --> 00:19:12,526 I believe it was because I was concerned in it. 500 00:19:12,860 --> 00:19:13,694 In what way? 501 00:19:16,322 --> 00:19:18,157 It is no time to hide anything now. 502 00:19:20,284 --> 00:19:21,284 James and his father had many disagreements about me. 503 00:19:21,285 --> 00:19:22,870 James and his father had many disagreements about me. 504 00:19:23,996 --> 00:19:25,539 Mr. McCarthy was very anxious 505 00:19:25,790 --> 00:19:27,541 that there should be a marriage between us, 506 00:19:28,709 --> 00:19:29,709 but James and I have always loved each other like brother and sister. 507 00:19:29,710 --> 00:19:31,629 but James and I have always loved each other like brother and sister. 508 00:19:32,213 --> 00:19:33,213 Of course we haven't seen so much of each other lately. 509 00:19:33,214 --> 00:19:34,799 Of course we haven't seen so much of each other lately. 510 00:19:35,174 --> 00:19:36,174 I have been away at boarding school for some years 511 00:19:36,175 --> 00:19:37,551 I have been away at boarding school for some years 512 00:19:37,802 --> 00:19:39,720 and James has been studying in Liverpool. 513 00:19:40,721 --> 00:19:41,721 He is only 22 and has seen very little of life and- 514 00:19:41,722 --> 00:19:43,724 He is only 22 and has seen very little of life and- 515 00:19:45,351 --> 00:19:46,351 well, I suppose he does not wish to do anything like that just yet. 516 00:19:46,352 --> 00:19:47,352 well, I suppose he does not wish to do anything like that just yet. 517 00:19:47,353 --> 00:19:48,854 well, I suppose he does not wish to do anything like that just yet. 518 00:19:49,897 --> 00:19:50,897 So there were quarrels. And this, I'm sure, was one of them. 519 00:19:50,898 --> 00:19:51,898 So there were quarrels. And this, I'm sure, was one of them. 520 00:19:51,899 --> 00:19:52,899 So there were quarrels. And this, I'm sure, was one of them. 521 00:19:52,900 --> 00:19:54,318 So there were quarrels. And this, I'm sure, was one of them. 522 00:19:56,237 --> 00:19:57,530 How old are you, Miss Turner? 523 00:19:59,740 --> 00:20:00,740 I am 18, quite nearly 19. 524 00:20:00,741 --> 00:20:02,576 I am 18, quite nearly 19. 525 00:20:03,994 --> 00:20:04,995 As you say, 526 00:20:06,622 --> 00:20:08,582 this isn't a time to hide anything. 527 00:20:12,586 --> 00:20:13,586 Are you in love with James McCarthy? 528 00:20:13,587 --> 00:20:15,089 Are you in love with James McCarthy? 529 00:20:20,761 --> 00:20:22,221 Yes, I am, Mr. Holmes, 530 00:20:25,099 --> 00:20:26,225 very much in love. 531 00:20:29,228 --> 00:20:30,228 There is no one else and never will be. Even if... 532 00:20:30,229 --> 00:20:31,229 There is no one else and never will be. Even if... 533 00:20:31,230 --> 00:20:33,023 There is no one else and never will be. Even if... 534 00:20:34,400 --> 00:20:35,443 And he with you? 535 00:20:36,485 --> 00:20:37,611 Oh, I think so. 536 00:20:38,904 --> 00:20:40,030 I hope so. 537 00:20:41,699 --> 00:20:42,699 but how should I know for sure? We have never discussed marriage. 538 00:20:42,700 --> 00:20:43,700 but how should I know for sure? We have never discussed marriage. 539 00:20:43,701 --> 00:20:44,701 but how should I know for sure? We have never discussed marriage. 540 00:20:44,702 --> 00:20:46,036 but how should I know for sure? We have never discussed marriage. 541 00:20:47,997 --> 00:20:48,997 Was your father in favor of such a union? 542 00:20:48,998 --> 00:20:50,249 Was your father in favor of such a union? 543 00:20:51,459 --> 00:20:52,459 No, he was averse to it, 544 00:20:52,460 --> 00:20:54,128 No, he was averse to it, 545 00:20:56,338 --> 00:20:57,338 No one but Mr. McCarthy was in favor of it. 546 00:20:57,339 --> 00:20:58,799 No one but Mr. McCarthy was in favor of it. 547 00:21:01,302 --> 00:21:02,302 Thank you for being so frank with us. 548 00:21:02,303 --> 00:21:03,303 Thank you for being so frank with us. 549 00:21:03,304 --> 00:21:04,638 Thank you for being so frank with us. 550 00:21:06,182 --> 00:21:07,182 If I was to visit your father, could I see him, please? 551 00:21:07,183 --> 00:21:08,768 If I was to visit your father, could I see him, please? 552 00:21:09,226 --> 00:21:10,226 I'm afraid not. The doctor has forbidden any visitors. 553 00:21:10,227 --> 00:21:11,227 I'm afraid not. The doctor has forbidden any visitors. 554 00:21:11,228 --> 00:21:12,563 I'm afraid not. The doctor has forbidden any visitors. 555 00:21:12,813 --> 00:21:13,689 Oh, I'm sorry, we did not know he was so ill. 556 00:21:13,690 --> 00:21:15,316 Oh, I'm sorry, we did not know he was so ill. 557 00:21:15,733 --> 00:21:16,733 My father has never been strong, but this has broken him completely. 558 00:21:16,734 --> 00:21:17,734 My father has never been strong, but this has broken him completely. 559 00:21:17,735 --> 00:21:18,735 My father has never been strong, but this has broken him completely. 560 00:21:18,736 --> 00:21:19,820 My father has never been strong, but this has broken him completely. 561 00:21:20,154 --> 00:21:21,322 Oh, he has taken to his bed and 562 00:21:21,572 --> 00:21:22,448 Dr. Willow says that he's a wreck and his nervous system is shattered. 563 00:21:22,449 --> 00:21:23,449 Dr. Willow says that he's a wreck and his nervous system is shattered. 564 00:21:23,450 --> 00:21:24,825 Dr. Willow says that he's a wreck and his nervous system is shattered. 565 00:21:25,451 --> 00:21:26,451 I can hardly leave him or I would've been at the railway station to meet you. 566 00:21:26,452 --> 00:21:27,452 I can hardly leave him or I would've been at the railway station to meet you. 567 00:21:27,453 --> 00:21:28,913 I can hardly leave him or I would've been at the railway station to meet you. 568 00:21:29,663 --> 00:21:30,331 Well, you see, 569 00:21:30,956 --> 00:21:31,956 Mr. McCarthy was the only man alive who had known dad 570 00:21:31,957 --> 00:21:33,584 Mr. McCarthy was the only man alive who had known dad 571 00:21:33,834 --> 00:21:35,461 in the old days in Australia. 572 00:21:36,003 --> 00:21:36,670 Australia? 573 00:21:37,129 --> 00:21:38,129 In Victoria at the mines, the gold mines. 574 00:21:38,130 --> 00:21:40,090 In Victoria at the mines, the gold mines. 575 00:21:40,800 --> 00:21:42,468 That's where dad made all his money. 576 00:21:44,220 --> 00:21:45,220 You have been of material assistance to me. 577 00:21:45,221 --> 00:21:46,221 You have been of material assistance to me. 578 00:21:46,222 --> 00:21:47,222 You have been of material assistance to me. 579 00:21:47,223 --> 00:21:49,016 You have been of material assistance to me. 580 00:21:52,019 --> 00:21:53,646 Will you be able to see James? 581 00:21:53,896 --> 00:21:54,522 Tomorrow. 582 00:21:55,523 --> 00:21:57,358 Tell him that I know him to be innocent. 583 00:21:59,401 --> 00:22:00,027 I will. 584 00:22:04,240 --> 00:22:05,449 Could you give him this? 585 00:22:06,700 --> 00:22:07,618 Of course. 586 00:22:08,077 --> 00:22:09,077 And if you have any news you will tell me? 587 00:22:09,078 --> 00:22:10,204 And if you have any news you will tell me? 588 00:22:13,165 --> 00:22:14,333 I must go home now. 589 00:22:14,875 --> 00:22:15,875 I left my father asleep but if he awakes and I'm not there, 590 00:22:15,876 --> 00:22:17,711 I left my father asleep but if he awakes and I'm not there, 591 00:22:17,962 --> 00:22:18,879 he'll be upset. 592 00:22:20,422 --> 00:22:21,048 Goodbye. 593 00:22:26,428 --> 00:22:27,054 Goodbye. 594 00:22:28,889 --> 00:22:30,891 And God help you in your undertaking. 595 00:22:56,792 --> 00:22:57,501 Morning, Inspector. 596 00:23:17,646 --> 00:23:19,440 May I see him alone, please? 597 00:23:19,690 --> 00:23:20,858 As you wish, Mr. Holmes. 598 00:23:21,108 --> 00:23:21,984 But remember this man is on remand accused of willful murder, 599 00:23:21,985 --> 00:23:23,527 But remember this man is on remand accused of willful murder, 600 00:23:23,777 --> 00:23:24,777 and as you well know such a man under such circumstances 601 00:23:24,778 --> 00:23:26,196 and as you well know such a man under such circumstances 602 00:23:26,447 --> 00:23:27,615 isn't likely to speak the truth. 603 00:23:27,865 --> 00:23:29,617 Oh, thank you for your good advice. 604 00:23:36,457 --> 00:23:37,457 James McCarthy, my name is Sherlock Holmes. 605 00:23:37,458 --> 00:23:39,418 James McCarthy, my name is Sherlock Holmes. 606 00:23:39,668 --> 00:23:40,544 I'm here to help you. 607 00:23:41,045 --> 00:23:42,296 How should I know that? 608 00:23:42,796 --> 00:23:43,796 You came with the police Inspector, I saw him out there. 609 00:23:43,797 --> 00:23:45,132 You came with the police Inspector, I saw him out there. 610 00:23:45,758 --> 00:23:46,758 I'm here at the request of Miss Turner. 611 00:23:46,759 --> 00:23:47,759 I'm here at the request of Miss Turner. 612 00:23:47,760 --> 00:23:49,136 I'm here at the request of Miss Turner. 613 00:24:05,319 --> 00:24:06,820 I am sorry, Mr. Holmes. 614 00:24:07,821 --> 00:24:09,156 Lately I've learned to trust no one. 615 00:24:11,200 --> 00:24:12,576 I'm afraid you've come too late. 616 00:24:13,160 --> 00:24:14,160 They've already made up their minds that I am guilty. 617 00:24:14,161 --> 00:24:15,329 They've already made up their minds that I am guilty. 618 00:24:15,746 --> 00:24:16,664 Well, I have not. 619 00:24:17,873 --> 00:24:18,666 The Coroner's court... 620 00:24:18,916 --> 00:24:19,833 The Coroner and the Coroner's jury, only sit to enquire into the facts. 621 00:24:19,834 --> 00:24:20,834 The Coroner and the Coroner's jury, only sit to enquire into the facts. 622 00:24:20,835 --> 00:24:21,835 The Coroner and the Coroner's jury, only sit to enquire into the facts. 623 00:24:21,836 --> 00:24:23,504 The Coroner and the Coroner's jury, only sit to enquire into the facts. 624 00:24:24,171 --> 00:24:25,673 They do not sit in judgment. 625 00:24:27,508 --> 00:24:28,592 Well, how can I help you? 626 00:24:28,842 --> 00:24:30,678 I'd like you to tell me exactly what happened. 627 00:24:35,432 --> 00:24:36,432 Let's sit down over here where we can talk quietly and not be overheard. 628 00:24:36,433 --> 00:24:37,433 Let's sit down over here where we can talk quietly and not be overheard. 629 00:24:37,434 --> 00:24:38,519 Let's sit down over here where we can talk quietly and not be overheard. 630 00:24:44,066 --> 00:24:45,150 Where shall I start? 631 00:24:45,609 --> 00:24:46,527 You choose. 632 00:24:49,446 --> 00:24:50,446 Well, I've been studying in Liverpool for some three years. 633 00:24:50,447 --> 00:24:52,199 Well, I've been studying in Liverpool for some three years. 634 00:24:52,449 --> 00:24:53,325 My father was most anxious I should have some academic qualifications. 635 00:24:53,326 --> 00:24:54,326 My father was most anxious I should have some academic qualifications. 636 00:24:54,327 --> 00:24:55,703 My father was most anxious I should have some academic qualifications. 637 00:24:56,912 --> 00:24:57,912 It was on that day June the 3rd that I returned home. 638 00:24:57,913 --> 00:24:58,913 It was on that day June the 3rd that I returned home. 639 00:24:58,914 --> 00:25:00,332 It was on that day June the 3rd that I returned home. 640 00:25:01,750 --> 00:25:03,335 Was your father expecting you? 641 00:25:03,752 --> 00:25:04,752 No, no, not exactly. He knew I was due for a few days holiday, 642 00:25:04,753 --> 00:25:06,714 No, no, not exactly. He knew I was due for a few days holiday, 643 00:25:06,964 --> 00:25:08,215 but not the exact date. 644 00:25:09,008 --> 00:25:10,008 Our local carrier took me up fo the farm from the village. 645 00:25:10,009 --> 00:25:11,552 Our local carrier took me up fo the farm from the village. 646 00:25:13,387 --> 00:25:14,387 Welcome home, nice to see you back, Master James. 647 00:25:14,388 --> 00:25:15,723 Welcome home, nice to see you back, Master James. 648 00:25:15,973 --> 00:25:17,725 Oh, it's nice to be back, George. 649 00:25:17,975 --> 00:25:19,059 Hey, Stan, Stan? 650 00:25:19,560 --> 00:25:20,477 Is my father in the house? 651 00:25:20,728 --> 00:25:21,603 No, no, went off about five minutes ago, 652 00:25:21,604 --> 00:25:23,313 No, no, went off about five minutes ago, 653 00:25:23,647 --> 00:25:25,232 looked as though he had something on his mind. 654 00:25:26,358 --> 00:25:27,192 All right, George. 655 00:25:28,318 --> 00:25:29,737 Will you be wanting pony later? 656 00:25:31,280 --> 00:25:32,740 No, no, I'll ride tomorrow. 657 00:25:33,407 --> 00:25:34,407 I might have a gun, see if I could pot a few rabbits. 658 00:25:34,408 --> 00:25:35,659 I might have a gun, see if I could pot a few rabbits. 659 00:25:36,035 --> 00:25:37,035 They need shooting-the place is crawling with them. Welcome. 660 00:25:37,036 --> 00:25:38,036 They need shooting-the place is crawling with them. Welcome. 661 00:25:38,037 --> 00:25:39,037 They need shooting-the place is crawling with them. Welcome. 662 00:25:39,038 --> 00:25:40,080 They need shooting-the place is crawling with them. Welcome. 663 00:25:56,263 --> 00:25:56,930 Hello, father. 664 00:25:59,349 --> 00:26:00,349 James? What are you doing here? 665 00:26:00,350 --> 00:26:01,350 James? What are you doing here? 666 00:26:01,351 --> 00:26:02,436 James? What are you doing here? 667 00:26:03,645 --> 00:26:05,272 I'm just back for a few days, that's all. 668 00:26:07,024 --> 00:26:08,275 Well, I don't want you down here. 669 00:26:08,776 --> 00:26:09,776 So get off out of it. Keep away from it, do you understand? 670 00:26:09,777 --> 00:26:10,944 So get off out of it. Keep away from it, do you understand? 671 00:26:11,779 --> 00:26:13,447 Yes, why? 672 00:26:13,697 --> 00:26:15,449 None of your damn business! Just do as you're told. 673 00:26:18,452 --> 00:26:19,119 James. 674 00:26:22,414 --> 00:26:22,956 Look, 675 00:26:25,793 --> 00:26:26,710 now you are here, 676 00:26:27,795 --> 00:26:28,795 get over the Turner's place and tell that girl you'll marry her. 677 00:26:28,796 --> 00:26:30,297 get over the Turner's place and tell that girl you'll marry her. 678 00:26:30,547 --> 00:26:32,466 I'll do no such thing. Look, father, we have been... 679 00:26:32,716 --> 00:26:33,592 Do as I tell you boy, you damn, disobedient, little bastard! 680 00:26:33,593 --> 00:26:35,469 Do as I tell you boy, you damn, disobedient, little bastard! 681 00:26:39,348 --> 00:26:39,932 Give me the gun. 682 00:26:42,643 --> 00:26:43,811 Give me the gun! 683 00:26:44,061 --> 00:26:44,978 It's my life and I'm going to run it the way I like. 684 00:26:44,979 --> 00:26:46,647 It's my life and I'm going to run it the way I like. 685 00:26:52,319 --> 00:26:53,319 All right, damn you! 686 00:26:53,320 --> 00:26:54,988 All right, damn you! 687 00:26:55,906 --> 00:26:56,906 I'll throw you out, I'll ruin you. You'll see. 688 00:26:56,907 --> 00:26:57,907 I'll throw you out, I'll ruin you. You'll see. 689 00:26:57,908 --> 00:26:58,908 I'll throw you out, I'll ruin you. You'll see. 690 00:26:58,909 --> 00:27:00,077 I'll throw you out, I'll ruin you. You'll see. 691 00:27:01,495 --> 00:27:02,830 Now get off out of it! 692 00:27:09,002 --> 00:27:10,002 I had hardly gone any distance at all when I heard a terrible scream. 693 00:27:10,003 --> 00:27:11,003 I had hardly gone any distance at all when I heard a terrible scream. 694 00:27:11,004 --> 00:27:12,004 I had hardly gone any distance at all when I heard a terrible scream. 695 00:27:12,005 --> 00:27:14,007 I had hardly gone any distance at all when I heard a terrible scream. 696 00:27:14,967 --> 00:27:15,967 I ran back down and found my father lying on his side. 697 00:27:15,968 --> 00:27:16,968 I ran back down and found my father lying on his side. 698 00:27:16,969 --> 00:27:18,011 I ran back down and found my father lying on his side. 699 00:27:18,846 --> 00:27:20,097 Did you see anyone else? 700 00:27:20,389 --> 00:27:20,973 No one. 701 00:27:21,223 --> 00:27:22,182 No movement anywhere? 702 00:27:22,432 --> 00:27:23,350 No, my attention was entirely on my father. 703 00:27:23,351 --> 00:27:24,685 No, my attention was entirely on my father. 704 00:27:24,935 --> 00:27:26,478 He was terribly wounded. 705 00:27:28,730 --> 00:27:29,730 You would not tell the coroner about this quarrel with your father. 706 00:27:29,731 --> 00:27:30,731 You would not tell the coroner about this quarrel with your father. 707 00:27:30,732 --> 00:27:32,192 You would not tell the coroner about this quarrel with your father. 708 00:27:33,068 --> 00:27:34,068 It was something private. It was no business of his. 709 00:27:34,069 --> 00:27:35,069 It was something private. It was no business of his. 710 00:27:35,070 --> 00:27:36,697 It was something private. It was no business of his. 711 00:27:37,447 --> 00:27:39,158 Was it not because this confrontation with your father 712 00:27:39,408 --> 00:27:40,868 might seem to incriminate you? 713 00:27:42,035 --> 00:27:43,035 No, no, it was because it concerned Alice. 714 00:27:43,036 --> 00:27:44,036 No, no, it was because it concerned Alice. 715 00:27:44,037 --> 00:27:45,873 No, no, it was because it concerned Alice. 716 00:27:46,999 --> 00:27:47,999 It was no business of the coroners or anyone else's. 717 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,543 It was no business of the coroners or anyone else's. 718 00:27:50,043 --> 00:27:51,043 I wasn't going to have her name bandied about in the courtroom. 719 00:27:51,044 --> 00:27:52,546 I wasn't going to have her name bandied about in the courtroom. 720 00:27:55,716 --> 00:27:56,716 You do know this... Alice loves you, James. 721 00:27:56,717 --> 00:27:57,717 You do know this... Alice loves you, James. 722 00:27:57,718 --> 00:27:58,718 You do know this... Alice loves you, James. 723 00:27:58,719 --> 00:28:00,053 You do know this... Alice loves you, James. 724 00:28:01,555 --> 00:28:03,056 and believes you to be innocent. 725 00:28:04,308 --> 00:28:05,058 Yes, I know. 726 00:28:07,561 --> 00:28:09,229 The thought of her love and her faith in me 727 00:28:09,479 --> 00:28:10,397 has kept me in some sort of sanity in this horrible place. 728 00:28:10,398 --> 00:28:11,398 has kept me in some sort of sanity in this horrible place. 729 00:28:11,399 --> 00:28:12,399 has kept me in some sort of sanity in this horrible place. 730 00:28:12,400 --> 00:28:13,483 has kept me in some sort of sanity in this horrible place. 731 00:28:13,984 --> 00:28:14,984 And yet you had no wish to marry her as your father so clearly wished? 732 00:28:14,985 --> 00:28:15,985 And yet you had no wish to marry her as your father so clearly wished? 733 00:28:15,986 --> 00:28:17,404 And yet you had no wish to marry her as your father so clearly wished? 734 00:28:19,489 --> 00:28:21,241 Perhaps you did not share her love? 735 00:28:23,076 --> 00:28:24,076 I did. I do, Mr. Holmes. I love Alice Turner. 736 00:28:24,077 --> 00:28:25,077 I did. I do, Mr. Holmes. I love Alice Turner. 737 00:28:25,078 --> 00:28:26,078 I did. I do, Mr. Holmes. I love Alice Turner. 738 00:28:26,079 --> 00:28:27,079 I did. I do, Mr. Holmes. I love Alice Turner. 739 00:28:27,080 --> 00:28:28,080 I did. I do, Mr. Holmes. I love Alice Turner. 740 00:28:28,081 --> 00:28:29,249 I did. I do, Mr. Holmes. I love Alice Turner. 741 00:28:29,499 --> 00:28:30,417 I, I adore her, I worship the very ground she treads on, 742 00:28:30,418 --> 00:28:31,418 I, I adore her, I worship the very ground she treads on, 743 00:28:31,419 --> 00:28:32,419 I, I adore her, I worship the very ground she treads on, 744 00:28:32,420 --> 00:28:33,670 I, I adore her, I worship the very ground she treads on, 745 00:28:34,922 --> 00:28:35,505 but... 746 00:28:37,341 --> 00:28:38,258 And yet? 747 00:28:41,428 --> 00:28:42,428 I could not ask her to marry me because, 748 00:28:42,429 --> 00:28:43,847 I could not ask her to marry me because, 749 00:28:46,266 --> 00:28:48,060 because I was married already. 750 00:28:54,483 --> 00:28:55,483 Don't you think you'd better tell me about it? 751 00:28:55,484 --> 00:28:56,568 Don't you think you'd better tell me about it? 752 00:29:00,405 --> 00:29:01,405 When, when I first started studying in Liverpool, 753 00:29:01,406 --> 00:29:02,406 When, when I first started studying in Liverpool, 754 00:29:02,407 --> 00:29:04,368 When, when I first started studying in Liverpool, 755 00:29:04,910 --> 00:29:05,910 my father gave me a very generous allowance. 756 00:29:05,911 --> 00:29:07,746 my father gave me a very generous allowance. 757 00:29:07,996 --> 00:29:09,915 Perhaps too generous for my own good. 758 00:29:11,500 --> 00:29:12,500 I became very wild and fell in with a bad set of people. 759 00:29:12,501 --> 00:29:13,501 I became very wild and fell in with a bad set of people. 760 00:29:13,502 --> 00:29:14,795 I became very wild and fell in with a bad set of people. 761 00:29:16,630 --> 00:29:17,630 And in a fit of drunken madness 762 00:29:17,631 --> 00:29:19,633 And in a fit of drunken madness 763 00:29:20,884 --> 00:29:21,884 I went through a form of marriage in a register office 764 00:29:21,885 --> 00:29:23,428 I went through a form of marriage in a register office 765 00:29:23,679 --> 00:29:24,554 to a woman much older than I was. 766 00:29:24,555 --> 00:29:25,806 to a woman much older than I was. 767 00:29:28,225 --> 00:29:29,309 A barmaid. 768 00:29:31,812 --> 00:29:33,772 I hardly ever saw Alice at that time. 769 00:29:34,481 --> 00:29:35,482 Of course, I couldn't tell my father. 770 00:29:35,732 --> 00:29:36,650 He would certainly have thrown me out as he'd so often threatened. 771 00:29:36,651 --> 00:29:38,277 He would certainly have thrown me out as he'd so often threatened. 772 00:29:38,527 --> 00:29:39,444 Yes, I'm sure he would. 773 00:29:41,488 --> 00:29:42,488 Have you any idea- 774 00:29:42,489 --> 00:29:43,782 Have you any idea- 775 00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:46,785 who would've killed your father so brutally? 776 00:29:47,077 --> 00:29:48,161 None whatsoever. 777 00:29:49,955 --> 00:29:50,955 Do you know I go over the scene day after day after day in my mind? 778 00:29:50,956 --> 00:29:51,956 Do you know I go over the scene day after day after day in my mind? 779 00:29:51,957 --> 00:29:52,957 Do you know I go over the scene day after day after day in my mind? 780 00:29:52,958 --> 00:29:53,958 Do you know I go over the scene day after day after day in my mind? 781 00:29:53,959 --> 00:29:55,669 Do you know I go over the scene day after day after day in my mind? 782 00:29:57,838 --> 00:29:58,838 But, I am as puzzled as everyone else is. 783 00:29:58,839 --> 00:30:00,340 But, I am as puzzled as everyone else is. 784 00:30:02,843 --> 00:30:03,760 Don't give up hope. 785 00:30:04,720 --> 00:30:05,929 Thank you, Mr. Holmes. 786 00:30:07,764 --> 00:30:08,974 Oh, oh, Mr. Holmes... 787 00:30:09,933 --> 00:30:10,933 It hardly concerns all this business but perhaps I should tell you. 788 00:30:10,934 --> 00:30:12,936 It hardly concerns all this business but perhaps I should tell you. 789 00:30:13,478 --> 00:30:14,478 Some good has come out of this evil. 790 00:30:14,479 --> 00:30:15,814 Some good has come out of this evil. 791 00:30:18,108 --> 00:30:19,108 Since I've been in here I received a message from the woman I married 792 00:30:19,109 --> 00:30:20,109 Since I've been in here I received a message from the woman I married 793 00:30:20,110 --> 00:30:21,361 Since I've been in here I received a message from the woman I married 794 00:30:21,862 --> 00:30:23,196 who has read in the newspapers 795 00:30:23,447 --> 00:30:24,323 that I am in serious trouble and likely to be hanged. 796 00:30:24,324 --> 00:30:25,324 that I am in serious trouble and likely to be hanged. 797 00:30:25,325 --> 00:30:26,616 that I am in serious trouble and likely to be hanged. 798 00:30:28,910 --> 00:30:29,910 She wrote that she had a husband already in the Bermuda dockyard. 799 00:30:29,911 --> 00:30:31,705 She wrote that she had a husband already in the Bermuda dockyard. 800 00:30:31,955 --> 00:30:32,706 Good heavens! 801 00:30:33,707 --> 00:30:34,707 So, there is no legal tie between us. 802 00:30:34,708 --> 00:30:35,708 So, there is no legal tie between us. 803 00:30:35,709 --> 00:30:37,210 So, there is no legal tie between us. 804 00:30:39,046 --> 00:30:40,046 If only I had known before. 805 00:30:40,047 --> 00:30:41,548 If only I had known before. 806 00:30:43,967 --> 00:30:45,177 You were right to tell me. 807 00:30:55,103 --> 00:30:56,021 Poor fellow. 808 00:30:57,022 --> 00:30:58,022 Must've been maddening to be upbraided by his father 809 00:30:58,023 --> 00:30:59,566 Must've been maddening to be upbraided by his father 810 00:31:00,275 --> 00:31:01,275 for not doing something he would give his very eyes to do. 811 00:31:01,276 --> 00:31:02,903 for not doing something he would give his very eyes to do. 812 00:31:04,780 --> 00:31:05,780 If he's innocent, who did it? 813 00:31:05,781 --> 00:31:07,407 If he's innocent, who did it? 814 00:31:07,657 --> 00:31:08,325 Indeed. 815 00:31:08,658 --> 00:31:09,658 Well perhaps I can help I've not been entirely idle in your absence. 816 00:31:09,659 --> 00:31:10,659 Well perhaps I can help I've not been entirely idle in your absence. 817 00:31:10,660 --> 00:31:12,329 Well perhaps I can help I've not been entirely idle in your absence. 818 00:31:12,996 --> 00:31:13,996 Now in the surgeon's deposition of the inquest it states 819 00:31:13,997 --> 00:31:14,997 Now in the surgeon's deposition of the inquest it states 820 00:31:14,998 --> 00:31:16,083 Now in the surgeon's deposition of the inquest it states 821 00:31:16,416 --> 00:31:17,416 that "the posterior third of the left parietal bone, 822 00:31:17,417 --> 00:31:19,419 that "the posterior third of the left parietal bone, 823 00:31:19,920 --> 00:31:20,920 and the left half of the occipital bone were shattered 824 00:31:20,921 --> 00:31:22,255 and the left half of the occipital bone were shattered 825 00:31:22,506 --> 00:31:23,382 by blows from a blunt weapon". 826 00:31:23,383 --> 00:31:24,925 by blows from a blunt weapon". 827 00:31:25,175 --> 00:31:26,093 Now that's here, now behind. 828 00:31:26,094 --> 00:31:27,594 Now that's here, now behind. 829 00:31:29,137 --> 00:31:30,137 But the evidence states that they were quarreling... 830 00:31:30,138 --> 00:31:31,390 But the evidence states that they were quarreling... 831 00:31:32,766 --> 00:31:33,683 face to face. 832 00:31:34,434 --> 00:31:35,434 That's a very nice piece of deduction, Watson. 833 00:31:35,435 --> 00:31:36,728 That's a very nice piece of deduction, Watson. 834 00:31:37,312 --> 00:31:37,896 Thank you. 835 00:31:38,980 --> 00:31:40,399 But hardly a valid one. 836 00:31:40,941 --> 00:31:41,941 McCarthy could've easily turned his back the moment the girl had run off. 837 00:31:41,942 --> 00:31:43,610 McCarthy could've easily turned his back the moment the girl had run off. 838 00:31:44,236 --> 00:31:45,236 But I'm so glad that you're coming around to my way of thinking, 839 00:31:45,237 --> 00:31:47,030 But I'm so glad that you're coming around to my way of thinking, 840 00:31:47,864 --> 00:31:49,366 and Miss Turner's. The boy is innocent. 841 00:31:49,616 --> 00:31:50,492 Now, Holmes you're putting words in my mouth, I didn't say that. 842 00:31:50,493 --> 00:31:52,369 Now, Holmes you're putting words in my mouth, I didn't say that. 843 00:31:52,619 --> 00:31:54,454 But you're thinking it just a little. 844 00:32:01,878 --> 00:32:03,797 These boots were the ones the master was wearing 845 00:32:04,047 --> 00:32:04,923 at the time he was murdered, sir. 846 00:32:04,924 --> 00:32:06,133 at the time he was murdered, sir. 847 00:32:07,968 --> 00:32:09,970 I've cleaned them off since, of course. 848 00:32:11,471 --> 00:32:12,471 Those, those are a pair of Master James'. 849 00:32:12,472 --> 00:32:14,433 Those, those are a pair of Master James'. 850 00:32:15,308 --> 00:32:16,810 He bought them new last Michelmass 851 00:32:18,311 --> 00:32:19,311 Thank you, George, now let's get onto the mere. 852 00:32:19,312 --> 00:32:20,480 Thank you, George, now let's get onto the mere. 853 00:32:28,238 --> 00:32:29,238 This is the place, Mr. Holmes. You can still see traces of the blood. 854 00:32:29,239 --> 00:32:30,239 This is the place, Mr. Holmes. You can still see traces of the blood. 855 00:32:30,240 --> 00:32:31,950 This is the place, Mr. Holmes. You can still see traces of the blood. 856 00:32:35,078 --> 00:32:36,580 Please, would you keep clear of this area? 857 00:32:46,256 --> 00:32:48,008 Why did you enter the mere, Inspector? 858 00:32:51,219 --> 00:32:52,304 Fished them out with a rack, 859 00:32:52,554 --> 00:32:53,513 thought there might be some weapon thrown there or some other trace. 860 00:32:53,514 --> 00:32:54,931 thought there might be some weapon thrown there or some other trace. 861 00:32:55,599 --> 00:32:57,309 If only I'd been here before they came 862 00:32:57,559 --> 00:32:58,435 like a herd of buffalo and wallowed all over it. 863 00:32:58,436 --> 00:33:00,020 like a herd of buffalo and wallowed all over it. 864 00:33:01,062 --> 00:33:02,062 This must be the gamekeeper and his gang. 865 00:33:02,063 --> 00:33:03,648 This must be the gamekeeper and his gang. 866 00:33:04,608 --> 00:33:06,526 These tracks are young McCarthy's. 867 00:33:08,570 --> 00:33:09,570 And these. Twice he walked. 868 00:33:09,571 --> 00:33:10,571 And these. Twice he walked. 869 00:33:10,572 --> 00:33:12,449 And these. Twice he walked. 870 00:33:19,206 --> 00:33:20,207 He turned. 871 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:22,876 Once he ran, 872 00:33:25,420 --> 00:33:26,420 so the soles of the feet are deeply marked, the heels are hardly visible. 873 00:33:26,421 --> 00:33:27,421 so the soles of the feet are deeply marked, the heels are hardly visible. 874 00:33:27,422 --> 00:33:29,174 so the soles of the feet are deeply marked, the heels are hardly visible. 875 00:33:30,425 --> 00:33:31,425 That would bear out his story he ran when he saw his father on the ground. 876 00:33:31,426 --> 00:33:32,426 That would bear out his story he ran when he saw his father on the ground. 877 00:33:32,427 --> 00:33:34,054 That would bear out his story he ran when he saw his father on the ground. 878 00:33:34,763 --> 00:33:36,223 He does work at it, I'll say that. 879 00:33:38,475 --> 00:33:39,475 The father paced up and down right here. 880 00:33:39,476 --> 00:33:40,977 The father paced up and down right here. 881 00:33:44,856 --> 00:33:45,398 What have we here? 882 00:33:47,400 --> 00:33:48,235 Tiptoes. 883 00:33:50,946 --> 00:33:51,905 Tiptoes. 884 00:33:53,031 --> 00:33:54,031 Square toes, most unusual boots. 885 00:33:54,032 --> 00:33:55,032 Square toes, most unusual boots. 886 00:33:55,033 --> 00:33:56,910 Square toes, most unusual boots. 887 00:33:58,078 --> 00:33:59,078 Where did mister square toes come from? 888 00:33:59,079 --> 00:34:00,330 Where did mister square toes come from? 889 00:34:13,176 --> 00:34:15,095 He'd a made a rare bloodhound, Mr. Holmes. 890 00:34:26,481 --> 00:34:27,481 It has been a case of considerable interest. Come. 891 00:34:27,482 --> 00:34:29,442 It has been a case of considerable interest. Come. 892 00:34:35,949 --> 00:34:36,700 Thank you, George. 893 00:34:37,993 --> 00:34:38,785 Thank you, sir. 894 00:34:39,828 --> 00:34:41,121 Would you deliver this note? 895 00:34:43,456 --> 00:34:44,456 Yes, sir, indeed. Right away. 896 00:34:44,457 --> 00:34:45,625 Yes, sir, indeed. Right away. 897 00:35:00,599 --> 00:35:01,933 This may interest you, Inspector. 898 00:35:05,687 --> 00:35:07,314 The murder was done with it. 899 00:35:10,567 --> 00:35:11,943 I can see no marks. 900 00:35:12,193 --> 00:35:12,736 There are none. 901 00:35:13,194 --> 00:35:14,154 Well, how do you know then? 902 00:35:14,404 --> 00:35:15,905 The grass was growing under it. 903 00:35:16,656 --> 00:35:17,656 It had only been there a few days. It corresponds with the injuries. 904 00:35:17,657 --> 00:35:19,659 It had only been there a few days. It corresponds with the injuries. 905 00:35:20,035 --> 00:35:20,910 And the murderer? 906 00:35:21,953 --> 00:35:22,953 He's a tall man, left handed, limps with the right leg, 907 00:35:22,954 --> 00:35:23,954 He's a tall man, left handed, limps with the right leg, 908 00:35:23,955 --> 00:35:25,123 He's a tall man, left handed, limps with the right leg, 909 00:35:25,457 --> 00:35:26,457 wears thick-soled shooting boots with square toes, 910 00:35:26,458 --> 00:35:28,460 wears thick-soled shooting boots with square toes, 911 00:35:28,710 --> 00:35:29,669 smokes Indian cigars, uses a cigar holder, 912 00:35:29,670 --> 00:35:31,338 smokes Indian cigars, uses a cigar holder, 913 00:35:32,213 --> 00:35:33,213 and carries a blunt pen knife in his pocket. 914 00:35:33,214 --> 00:35:34,424 and carries a blunt pen knife in his pocket. 915 00:35:42,349 --> 00:35:43,349 You're a brilliant man, Mr. Holmes, and I wish I had your brains. 916 00:35:43,350 --> 00:35:44,350 You're a brilliant man, Mr. Holmes, and I wish I had your brains. 917 00:35:44,351 --> 00:35:45,685 You're a brilliant man, Mr. Holmes, and I wish I had your brains. 918 00:35:46,519 --> 00:35:48,188 Your theories are all very well, 919 00:35:48,897 --> 00:35:49,897 but I'm still not convinced. Not this time. 920 00:35:49,898 --> 00:35:51,024 but I'm still not convinced. Not this time. 921 00:35:52,025 --> 00:35:54,027 We have to deal with a hardheaded British jury. 922 00:35:55,445 --> 00:35:57,364 Well, you've had your chance, Inspector. 923 00:35:58,698 --> 00:36:00,367 I'm a practical man, Mr. Holmes. 924 00:36:01,034 --> 00:36:02,535 I cannot undertake to go around the country 925 00:36:02,786 --> 00:36:03,703 looking for a left-handed gentleman with the gamey leg 926 00:36:03,704 --> 00:36:04,704 looking for a left-handed gentleman with the gamey leg 927 00:36:04,705 --> 00:36:05,872 looking for a left-handed gentleman with the gamey leg 928 00:36:06,956 --> 00:36:08,625 unless I become the laughing stock of Cheshire. 929 00:36:09,876 --> 00:36:10,710 We shall see. 930 00:36:12,045 --> 00:36:13,045 You work your method, I shall work mine. 931 00:36:13,046 --> 00:36:14,798 You work your method, I shall work mine. 932 00:36:20,595 --> 00:36:21,595 Now, let us take this morning's work. 933 00:36:21,596 --> 00:36:22,596 Now, let us take this morning's work. 934 00:36:22,597 --> 00:36:23,640 Now, let us take this morning's work. 935 00:36:25,600 --> 00:36:27,185 From my examination of the ground, 936 00:36:27,435 --> 00:36:28,311 I gained details as to the personality of the criminal. 937 00:36:28,312 --> 00:36:29,312 I gained details as to the personality of the criminal. 938 00:36:29,313 --> 00:36:30,355 I gained details as to the personality of the criminal. 939 00:36:30,855 --> 00:36:31,564 But how? 940 00:36:31,856 --> 00:36:32,856 You know my method. It's founded upon the observance of trifles. 941 00:36:32,857 --> 00:36:33,857 You know my method. It's founded upon the observance of trifles. 942 00:36:33,858 --> 00:36:34,858 You know my method. It's founded upon the observance of trifles. 943 00:36:34,859 --> 00:36:36,069 You know my method. It's founded upon the observance of trifles. 944 00:36:36,653 --> 00:36:38,196 Well, his height I know you might roughly judge 945 00:36:38,446 --> 00:36:39,322 by the length of his stride, his boots by his traces, 946 00:36:39,323 --> 00:36:41,241 by the length of his stride, his boots by his traces, 947 00:36:41,491 --> 00:36:42,575 but the man's nameless. 948 00:36:42,826 --> 00:36:44,244 The impression of his right foot 949 00:36:44,494 --> 00:36:45,912 was always left distinct than that of the left. 950 00:36:46,162 --> 00:36:47,414 Why? Because he limped. 951 00:36:47,747 --> 00:36:49,082 He's left-handed. 952 00:36:49,541 --> 00:36:51,209 The blow was delivered from immediately behind him, 953 00:36:51,459 --> 00:36:52,335 yet he was on the left-hand side. 954 00:36:52,585 --> 00:36:53,169 Watson. 955 00:36:53,586 --> 00:36:54,586 He must've been a left-handed man, of course. 956 00:36:54,587 --> 00:36:56,172 He must've been a left-handed man, of course. 957 00:36:56,423 --> 00:36:57,424 He stood behind that tree 958 00:36:57,674 --> 00:36:58,591 during the confrontation between father and son. 959 00:36:58,592 --> 00:37:00,343 during the confrontation between father and son. 960 00:37:01,970 --> 00:37:02,929 He even smoked. 961 00:37:03,179 --> 00:37:04,013 Smoked? 962 00:37:05,473 --> 00:37:06,433 Cigar ash. 963 00:37:08,768 --> 00:37:10,019 An Indian cigar. 964 00:37:10,812 --> 00:37:11,812 You will remember my little monograph- 965 00:37:11,813 --> 00:37:12,856 You will remember my little monograph- 966 00:37:13,106 --> 00:37:13,982 on the subject of ashes from pipe, cigar, and cigarette tobacco. 967 00:37:13,983 --> 00:37:14,983 on the subject of ashes from pipe, cigar, and cigarette tobacco. 968 00:37:14,984 --> 00:37:15,984 on the subject of ashes from pipe, cigar, and cigarette tobacco. 969 00:37:15,985 --> 00:37:17,110 on the subject of ashes from pipe, cigar, and cigarette tobacco. 970 00:37:17,986 --> 00:37:18,986 One hundred different varieties if I remember. 971 00:37:18,987 --> 00:37:20,780 One hundred different varieties if I remember. 972 00:37:21,072 --> 00:37:22,782 One hundred and forty, thank you, Watson. 973 00:37:23,450 --> 00:37:24,951 Having discovered the ash- 974 00:37:26,119 --> 00:37:27,119 I discovered this stump, 975 00:37:27,120 --> 00:37:28,288 I discovered this stump, 976 00:37:29,330 --> 00:37:30,330 which the man had thrown among the moss. 977 00:37:30,331 --> 00:37:32,292 which the man had thrown among the moss. 978 00:37:32,709 --> 00:37:33,709 An Indian cigar rolled in Rotterdam. 979 00:37:33,710 --> 00:37:34,878 An Indian cigar rolled in Rotterdam. 980 00:37:36,963 --> 00:37:37,963 You'll notice that the end has not been in his mouth, 981 00:37:37,964 --> 00:37:39,799 You'll notice that the end has not been in his mouth, 982 00:37:40,049 --> 00:37:41,718 so he used a cigar holder. 983 00:37:42,469 --> 00:37:43,469 The tip has been cut off, not bitten, 984 00:37:43,470 --> 00:37:44,470 The tip has been cut off, not bitten, 985 00:37:44,471 --> 00:37:45,597 The tip has been cut off, not bitten, 986 00:37:46,890 --> 00:37:47,890 but the cut is not a clean one, so I deduced a blunt penknife. 987 00:37:47,891 --> 00:37:48,891 but the cut is not a clean one, so I deduced a blunt penknife. 988 00:37:48,892 --> 00:37:50,769 but the cut is not a clean one, so I deduced a blunt penknife. 989 00:37:53,813 --> 00:37:54,647 You're amazing. 990 00:37:56,441 --> 00:37:57,441 Among the words mumbled by the dying man, 991 00:37:57,442 --> 00:37:58,651 Among the words mumbled by the dying man, 992 00:38:00,445 --> 00:38:01,445 the only word that young McCarthy could understand was the word "rat". 993 00:38:01,446 --> 00:38:02,446 the only word that young McCarthy could understand was the word "rat". 994 00:38:02,447 --> 00:38:03,447 the only word that young McCarthy could understand was the word "rat". 995 00:38:03,448 --> 00:38:04,657 the only word that young McCarthy could understand was the word "rat". 996 00:38:07,368 --> 00:38:08,953 Rat, hmm. 997 00:38:12,081 --> 00:38:13,333 Most curious. 998 00:38:16,419 --> 00:38:17,170 Come with me. 999 00:38:30,099 --> 00:38:31,100 Now, 1000 00:38:33,353 --> 00:38:34,145 what do you read? 1001 00:38:34,395 --> 00:38:34,979 A rat. 1002 00:38:35,230 --> 00:38:35,855 And now? 1003 00:38:36,356 --> 00:38:37,356 Balla-rat... "Ballarat". 1004 00:38:37,357 --> 00:38:39,192 Balla-rat... "Ballarat". 1005 00:38:39,567 --> 00:38:41,110 That is the word the man uttered. 1006 00:38:41,361 --> 00:38:42,529 Australia. 1007 00:38:43,029 --> 00:38:44,864 Someone from Ballarat, what is Ballarat known for? 1008 00:38:45,114 --> 00:38:45,532 It's the "Goldfield". 1009 00:38:45,782 --> 00:38:46,699 Miss Turner said that her father had met McCarthy on the Goldfield. 1010 00:38:46,700 --> 00:38:47,700 Miss Turner said that her father had met McCarthy on the Goldfield. 1011 00:38:47,701 --> 00:38:49,369 Miss Turner said that her father had met McCarthy on the Goldfield. 1012 00:38:49,661 --> 00:38:51,329 I see the direction which all this points. 1013 00:38:51,579 --> 00:38:52,455 An Australian from Ballarat and one who is at home in the district. 1014 00:38:52,456 --> 00:38:53,456 An Australian from Ballarat and one who is at home in the district. 1015 00:38:53,457 --> 00:38:54,707 An Australian from Ballarat and one who is at home in the district. 1016 00:38:57,085 --> 00:38:58,085 Unless I'm very much mistaken, he's here. 1017 00:38:58,086 --> 00:39:00,046 Unless I'm very much mistaken, he's here. 1018 00:39:02,674 --> 00:39:03,883 Mr. John Turner. 1019 00:39:13,059 --> 00:39:13,893 Mr. Holmes. 1020 00:39:15,562 --> 00:39:16,396 Dr. Watson. 1021 00:39:17,939 --> 00:39:19,858 My daughter told me you were lodging here. 1022 00:39:20,149 --> 00:39:21,234 Did you get my note? 1023 00:39:21,484 --> 00:39:22,360 Yes, yes, something about coming here to avoid a scandal. 1024 00:39:22,361 --> 00:39:23,361 Yes, yes, something about coming here to avoid a scandal. 1025 00:39:23,362 --> 00:39:24,362 Yes, yes, something about coming here to avoid a scandal. 1026 00:39:24,363 --> 00:39:25,655 Yes, yes, something about coming here to avoid a scandal. 1027 00:39:26,072 --> 00:39:27,072 Better than meeting up at the hall, people might talk. 1028 00:39:27,073 --> 00:39:28,073 Better than meeting up at the hall, people might talk. 1029 00:39:28,074 --> 00:39:29,742 Better than meeting up at the hall, people might talk. 1030 00:39:30,827 --> 00:39:32,245 Why do you wish to see me? 1031 00:39:44,007 --> 00:39:45,007 Oh, yes. I know all about you and McCarthy. 1032 00:39:45,008 --> 00:39:46,008 Oh, yes. I know all about you and McCarthy. 1033 00:39:46,009 --> 00:39:47,009 Oh, yes. I know all about you and McCarthy. 1034 00:39:47,010 --> 00:39:48,720 Oh, yes. I know all about you and McCarthy. 1035 00:39:52,098 --> 00:39:53,098 My friend Watson will jot down a few facts. 1036 00:39:53,099 --> 00:39:54,434 My friend Watson will jot down a few facts. 1037 00:39:56,311 --> 00:39:57,311 I promise it will not be used unless it is absolutely needed. 1038 00:39:57,312 --> 00:39:58,312 I promise it will not be used unless it is absolutely needed. 1039 00:39:58,313 --> 00:39:59,397 I promise it will not be used unless it is absolutely needed. 1040 00:40:01,858 --> 00:40:02,567 Do sit down. 1041 00:40:13,661 --> 00:40:15,622 You didn't know the dead man McCarthy. 1042 00:40:17,040 --> 00:40:18,750 He was a devil incarnate. 1043 00:40:20,835 --> 00:40:21,835 God keep you out of the clutches of a man such as he. 1044 00:40:21,836 --> 00:40:23,630 God keep you out of the clutches of a man such as he. 1045 00:40:24,172 --> 00:40:25,172 His grip has been upon me these many years 1046 00:40:25,173 --> 00:40:26,466 His grip has been upon me these many years 1047 00:40:26,716 --> 00:40:28,134 and he's blasted my life. 1048 00:40:31,471 --> 00:40:33,473 I'll tell you first how I came to be in his power. 1049 00:40:36,476 --> 00:40:37,476 It was in the early 60's at the diggings. 1050 00:40:37,477 --> 00:40:38,561 It was in the early 60's at the diggings. 1051 00:40:39,979 --> 00:40:40,979 I was a young chap then, hot blooded and reckless. 1052 00:40:40,980 --> 00:40:41,980 I was a young chap then, hot blooded and reckless. 1053 00:40:41,981 --> 00:40:43,733 I was a young chap then, hot blooded and reckless. 1054 00:40:43,983 --> 00:40:44,943 Well, I had no luck with my claim, 1055 00:40:44,944 --> 00:40:45,944 Well, I had no luck with my claim, 1056 00:40:45,945 --> 00:40:47,153 Well, I had no luck with my claim, 1057 00:40:47,695 --> 00:40:48,695 took to the bush and became what you'd call a highway robber. 1058 00:40:48,696 --> 00:40:49,696 took to the bush and became what you'd call a highway robber. 1059 00:40:49,697 --> 00:40:50,823 took to the bush and became what you'd call a highway robber. 1060 00:40:52,325 --> 00:40:53,325 There was a little gang of us who lived a wild free life of it. 1061 00:40:53,326 --> 00:40:54,326 There was a little gang of us who lived a wild free life of it. 1062 00:40:54,327 --> 00:40:55,995 There was a little gang of us who lived a wild free life of it. 1063 00:40:56,663 --> 00:40:57,663 Sticking up a station from time to time, 1064 00:40:57,664 --> 00:40:58,998 Sticking up a station from time to time, 1065 00:40:59,415 --> 00:41:00,415 or stopping the wagon on the road from the diggings. 1066 00:41:00,416 --> 00:41:01,668 or stopping the wagon on the road from the diggings. 1067 00:41:02,543 --> 00:41:03,543 They called me Black Jack of Ballarat. 1068 00:41:03,544 --> 00:41:04,921 They called me Black Jack of Ballarat. 1069 00:41:06,339 --> 00:41:07,339 I believe they still remember the Ballarat gang in the colony. 1070 00:41:07,340 --> 00:41:08,340 I believe they still remember the Ballarat gang in the colony. 1071 00:41:08,341 --> 00:41:09,341 I believe they still remember the Ballarat gang in the colony. 1072 00:41:09,342 --> 00:41:10,426 I believe they still remember the Ballarat gang in the colony. 1073 00:41:32,907 --> 00:41:33,907 The wagon driver was McCarthy and I spared him. 1074 00:41:33,908 --> 00:41:34,908 The wagon driver was McCarthy and I spared him. 1075 00:41:34,909 --> 00:41:36,035 The wagon driver was McCarthy and I spared him. 1076 00:41:36,285 --> 00:41:36,953 Get out of it! 1077 00:41:37,870 --> 00:41:38,870 Go on, shift! Do a Botany! Fast! 1078 00:41:38,871 --> 00:41:39,871 Go on, shift! Do a Botany! Fast! 1079 00:41:39,872 --> 00:41:41,040 Go on, shift! Do a Botany! Fast! 1080 00:42:04,022 --> 00:42:05,398 We got away with the gold. 1081 00:42:07,817 --> 00:42:08,817 And Mac and I were wealthy men beyond the dreams of Everest. 1082 00:42:08,818 --> 00:42:09,818 And Mac and I were wealthy men beyond the dreams of Everest. 1083 00:42:09,819 --> 00:42:11,154 And Mac and I were wealthy men beyond the dreams of Everest. 1084 00:42:13,239 --> 00:42:13,740 There was... 1085 00:42:18,911 --> 00:42:19,412 There was... 1086 00:42:26,461 --> 00:42:27,837 There was a price on our heads. 1087 00:42:30,506 --> 00:42:32,091 I decided to make for England. 1088 00:42:34,177 --> 00:42:35,177 I determined to settle down to a quiet and respectable life. 1089 00:42:35,178 --> 00:42:36,178 I determined to settle down to a quiet and respectable life. 1090 00:42:36,179 --> 00:42:37,179 I determined to settle down to a quiet and respectable life. 1091 00:42:37,180 --> 00:42:38,556 I determined to settle down to a quiet and respectable life. 1092 00:42:40,183 --> 00:42:42,101 I bought this estate that included the whole village, 1093 00:42:42,351 --> 00:42:43,436 even this inn is mine. 1094 00:42:44,604 --> 00:42:45,604 I set myself to do a little good with my money 1095 00:42:45,605 --> 00:42:46,898 I set myself to do a little good with my money 1096 00:42:47,148 --> 00:42:48,024 to make up for the way in which I'd earned it. 1097 00:42:48,025 --> 00:42:49,358 to make up for the way in which I'd earned it. 1098 00:42:51,152 --> 00:42:52,152 I married and then my darling wife died young. 1099 00:42:52,153 --> 00:42:53,153 I married and then my darling wife died young. 1100 00:42:53,154 --> 00:42:54,154 I married and then my darling wife died young. 1101 00:42:54,155 --> 00:42:55,198 I married and then my darling wife died young. 1102 00:42:55,948 --> 00:42:57,950 She left me my dear little Alice. 1103 00:43:01,454 --> 00:43:02,454 I was a happy man you might say, until McCarthy laid his grip upon me. 1104 00:43:02,455 --> 00:43:03,455 I was a happy man you might say, until McCarthy laid his grip upon me. 1105 00:43:03,456 --> 00:43:04,456 I was a happy man you might say, until McCarthy laid his grip upon me. 1106 00:43:04,457 --> 00:43:05,457 I was a happy man you might say, until McCarthy laid his grip upon me. 1107 00:43:05,458 --> 00:43:06,542 I was a happy man you might say, until McCarthy laid his grip upon me. 1108 00:43:08,753 --> 00:43:09,753 He followed my trail. When he first came here, 1109 00:43:09,754 --> 00:43:10,754 He followed my trail. When he first came here, 1110 00:43:10,755 --> 00:43:11,964 He followed my trail. When he first came here, 1111 00:43:12,215 --> 00:43:13,132 he'd hardly a coat to his back or a boot to his foot. 1112 00:43:13,133 --> 00:43:14,133 he'd hardly a coat to his back or a boot to his foot. 1113 00:43:14,134 --> 00:43:15,426 he'd hardly a coat to his back or a boot to his foot. 1114 00:43:16,803 --> 00:43:18,471 "Here we are, Jack!" he said. 1115 00:43:19,222 --> 00:43:20,222 "You can have the keeping of us, me and my little boy." 1116 00:43:20,223 --> 00:43:21,223 "You can have the keeping of us, me and my little boy." 1117 00:43:21,224 --> 00:43:22,975 "You can have the keeping of us, me and my little boy." 1118 00:43:23,726 --> 00:43:24,811 "And if you don't," 1119 00:43:25,978 --> 00:43:26,978 "England is a fine law-abiding country," 1120 00:43:26,979 --> 00:43:28,815 "England is a fine law-abiding country," 1121 00:43:29,273 --> 00:43:31,234 "and there's always a policeman handy." 1122 00:43:33,528 --> 00:43:35,488 I was a sitting duck for blackmail. 1123 00:43:36,155 --> 00:43:37,155 There was no shaking him off, there was no rest, no peace, 1124 00:43:37,156 --> 00:43:38,156 There was no shaking him off, there was no rest, no peace, 1125 00:43:38,157 --> 00:43:39,659 There was no shaking him off, there was no rest, no peace, 1126 00:43:39,909 --> 00:43:41,828 no forgetfulness. Turn where I would- 1127 00:43:42,078 --> 00:43:42,954 there was his cunning, grinning face at my elbow. 1128 00:43:42,955 --> 00:43:44,455 there was his cunning, grinning face at my elbow. 1129 00:43:45,331 --> 00:43:46,331 Whatever he wanted he must have, and whatever it was... 1130 00:43:46,332 --> 00:43:47,500 Whatever he wanted he must have, and whatever it was... 1131 00:43:47,750 --> 00:43:48,626 I gave him without question. Land, money, houses... 1132 00:43:48,627 --> 00:43:49,627 I gave him without question. Land, money, houses... 1133 00:43:49,628 --> 00:43:50,628 I gave him without question. Land, money, houses... 1134 00:43:50,629 --> 00:43:51,629 I gave him without question. Land, money, houses... 1135 00:43:51,630 --> 00:43:52,755 I gave him without question. Land, money, houses... 1136 00:43:55,508 --> 00:43:56,508 until at last he asked the thing I could not give. 1137 00:43:56,509 --> 00:43:58,010 until at last he asked the thing I could not give. 1138 00:43:59,387 --> 00:44:00,513 He asked for Alice. 1139 00:44:03,599 --> 00:44:04,599 His son and my girl had grown up. He knew I was in weak health. 1140 00:44:04,600 --> 00:44:05,600 His son and my girl had grown up. He knew I was in weak health. 1141 00:44:05,601 --> 00:44:06,601 His son and my girl had grown up. He knew I was in weak health. 1142 00:44:06,602 --> 00:44:08,354 His son and my girl had grown up. He knew I was in weak health. 1143 00:44:08,688 --> 00:44:10,648 It seemed a fine stroke to him that his... 1144 00:44:10,898 --> 00:44:11,774 son should step into the whole property. 1145 00:44:11,775 --> 00:44:13,109 son should step into the whole property. 1146 00:44:14,277 --> 00:44:16,154 There I was firm. 1147 00:44:17,113 --> 00:44:18,113 I would not have his cursed stock mixed with mine. 1148 00:44:18,114 --> 00:44:19,114 I would not have his cursed stock mixed with mine. 1149 00:44:19,115 --> 00:44:20,449 I would not have his cursed stock mixed with mine. 1150 00:44:20,700 --> 00:44:21,576 Not that I had any dislike for the lad, 1151 00:44:21,577 --> 00:44:22,952 Not that I had any dislike for the lad, 1152 00:44:23,286 --> 00:44:24,286 but his father's blood was in him and that was enough. 1153 00:44:24,287 --> 00:44:26,038 but his father's blood was in him and that was enough. 1154 00:44:27,790 --> 00:44:28,790 I stood firm. McCarthy threatened, I braved him to do his worst. 1155 00:44:28,791 --> 00:44:29,791 I stood firm. McCarthy threatened, I braved him to do his worst. 1156 00:44:29,792 --> 00:44:30,792 I stood firm. McCarthy threatened, I braved him to do his worst. 1157 00:44:30,793 --> 00:44:31,793 I stood firm. McCarthy threatened, I braved him to do his worst. 1158 00:44:31,794 --> 00:44:33,171 I stood firm. McCarthy threatened, I braved him to do his worst. 1159 00:44:34,922 --> 00:44:36,549 We arranged to meet at the mere, 1160 00:44:36,799 --> 00:44:37,717 halfway between our two houses to talk it over. 1161 00:44:37,718 --> 00:44:38,718 halfway between our two houses to talk it over. 1162 00:44:38,719 --> 00:44:40,469 halfway between our two houses to talk it over. 1163 00:44:43,723 --> 00:44:44,723 As / listened to his talk all that was black and bitter 1164 00:44:44,724 --> 00:44:46,058 As / listened to his talk all that was black and bitter 1165 00:44:46,309 --> 00:44:47,560 seemed to come upper most, 1166 00:44:48,352 --> 00:44:50,229 and he was urging his son to marry my daughter, 1167 00:44:50,479 --> 00:44:51,397 with as little regard for what she might think 1168 00:44:51,398 --> 00:44:52,565 with as little regard for what she might think 1169 00:44:52,940 --> 00:44:54,567 as a slut from off the streets. 1170 00:44:54,817 --> 00:44:56,235 Look, father, we have been through all this before... 1171 00:44:56,485 --> 00:44:57,361 Do as I tell you, boy, you damn, disobedient, little bastard! 1172 00:44:57,362 --> 00:44:58,362 Do as I tell you, boy, you damn, disobedient, little bastard! 1173 00:44:58,363 --> 00:44:59,405 Do as I tell you, boy, you damn, disobedient, little bastard! 1174 00:44:59,739 --> 00:45:00,739 [t drove me mad to think that [ and all that I held dear 1175 00:45:00,740 --> 00:45:02,241 [t drove me mad to think that [ and all that I held dear 1176 00:45:02,491 --> 00:45:04,202 should be in the power of such a man. 1177 00:45:04,869 --> 00:45:05,869 It's my life and I'm going to run it the way I like. 1178 00:45:05,870 --> 00:45:07,872 It's my life and I'm going to run it the way I like. 1179 00:45:08,164 --> 00:45:09,916 I was a dying and desperate man. 1180 00:45:10,541 --> 00:45:11,541 If I could silence that foul tongue, I could still save me 1181 00:45:11,542 --> 00:45:13,252 If I could silence that foul tongue, I could still save me 1182 00:45:13,502 --> 00:45:14,420 and my family's reputation in this valley. 1183 00:45:14,421 --> 00:45:15,755 and my family's reputation in this valley. 1184 00:45:16,005 --> 00:45:17,048 Get off out of it! 1185 00:45:58,673 --> 00:45:59,673 I did it, Mr. Holmes, and I would do it again. 1186 00:45:59,674 --> 00:46:00,674 I did it, Mr. Holmes, and I would do it again. 1187 00:46:00,675 --> 00:46:02,551 I did it, Mr. Holmes, and I would do it again. 1188 00:46:04,220 --> 00:46:05,220 Deeply though I've sinned, I've lived a life of martyrdom to atone for it. 1189 00:46:05,221 --> 00:46:06,221 Deeply though I've sinned, I've lived a life of martyrdom to atone for it. 1190 00:46:06,222 --> 00:46:07,974 Deeply though I've sinned, I've lived a life of martyrdom to atone for it. 1191 00:46:09,892 --> 00:46:10,892 If my girl should become entangled in the same meshes which held me 1192 00:46:10,893 --> 00:46:11,893 If my girl should become entangled in the same meshes which held me 1193 00:46:11,894 --> 00:46:13,312 If my girl should become entangled in the same meshes which held me 1194 00:46:13,562 --> 00:46:14,814 was more than I could suffer. 1195 00:46:16,649 --> 00:46:17,649 I struck him down with no more compunction 1196 00:46:17,650 --> 00:46:18,985 I struck him down with no more compunction 1197 00:46:19,235 --> 00:46:20,111 than if he'd been some foul and venomous beast. 1198 00:46:20,112 --> 00:46:21,821 than if he'd been some foul and venomous beast. 1199 00:46:28,244 --> 00:46:30,121 That is the true story, gentlemen... 1200 00:46:34,292 --> 00:46:35,501 of all that occurred. 1201 00:46:43,509 --> 00:46:44,927 It is not for me to judge you, 1202 00:46:45,177 --> 00:46:46,177 but I hope that we may never expose to such temptation. 1203 00:46:46,178 --> 00:46:47,178 but I hope that we may never expose to such temptation. 1204 00:46:47,179 --> 00:46:48,306 but I hope that we may never expose to such temptation. 1205 00:46:50,141 --> 00:46:51,183 I pray not, sir. 1206 00:46:53,853 --> 00:46:54,979 I'm a dying man. 1207 00:46:57,982 --> 00:46:58,982 I've had the diabetes for years. 1208 00:46:58,983 --> 00:47:00,026 I've had the diabetes for years. 1209 00:47:01,444 --> 00:47:02,444 My doctor says it's a question of whether I shall live a month, 1210 00:47:02,445 --> 00:47:03,445 My doctor says it's a question of whether I shall live a month, 1211 00:47:03,446 --> 00:47:04,530 My doctor says it's a question of whether I shall live a month, 1212 00:47:06,073 --> 00:47:07,073 and I'd rather die under my own roof than in a jail. 1213 00:47:07,074 --> 00:47:08,074 and I'd rather die under my own roof than in a jail. 1214 00:47:08,075 --> 00:47:09,285 and I'd rather die under my own roof than in a jail. 1215 00:47:09,702 --> 00:47:11,620 No, McCarthy must be got off, however. 1216 00:47:12,204 --> 00:47:13,204 Oh, God help me, but I wouldn't let that young man come to harm. 1217 00:47:13,205 --> 00:47:14,205 Oh, God help me, but I wouldn't let that young man come to harm. 1218 00:47:14,206 --> 00:47:16,042 Oh, God help me, but I wouldn't let that young man come to harm. 1219 00:47:17,501 --> 00:47:19,462 I'll give you my word that I'd have spoken out 1220 00:47:19,712 --> 00:47:21,464 if it went against him at the assizes. 1221 00:47:21,714 --> 00:47:23,174 I'm very glad to hear you say So. 1222 00:47:23,883 --> 00:47:24,883 I'd have spoken now if it had not been for my dear girl. 1223 00:47:24,884 --> 00:47:25,884 I'd have spoken now if it had not been for my dear girl. 1224 00:47:25,885 --> 00:47:27,053 I'd have spoken now if it had not been for my dear girl. 1225 00:47:29,513 --> 00:47:30,723 It would break her heart. 1226 00:47:35,311 --> 00:47:36,311 It'll break her heart when she hears that I'm arrested. 1227 00:47:36,312 --> 00:47:37,855 It'll break her heart when she hears that I'm arrested. 1228 00:47:38,230 --> 00:47:39,523 It may not come to that. 1229 00:47:43,235 --> 00:47:44,362 We're not the police. 1230 00:47:46,655 --> 00:47:48,574 I am no official agent. 1231 00:47:50,785 --> 00:47:52,578 I'm here at your daughter's request. 1232 00:47:55,706 --> 00:47:56,415 Alice? 1233 00:47:56,665 --> 00:47:57,083 Alice. 1234 00:48:00,711 --> 00:48:02,546 Then what do you intend to do? 1235 00:48:04,340 --> 00:48:05,340 In view of your health, nothing. 1236 00:48:05,341 --> 00:48:06,425 In view of your health, nothing. 1237 00:48:07,426 --> 00:48:09,428 You are yourself aware that you'll have to answer for your deed 1238 00:48:09,678 --> 00:48:11,555 at a higher court than the assizes. 1239 00:48:14,850 --> 00:48:15,850 If young McCarthy's condemned I shall be forced to use this confession. 1240 00:48:15,851 --> 00:48:16,851 If young McCarthy's condemned I shall be forced to use this confession. 1241 00:48:16,852 --> 00:48:17,937 If young McCarthy's condemned I shall be forced to use this confession. 1242 00:48:18,771 --> 00:48:19,605 If not, 1243 00:48:21,690 --> 00:48:23,442 it will never be seen by mortal eye, 1244 00:48:23,692 --> 00:48:24,610 and your secret, whether you be alive or dead, shall be safe with that. 1245 00:48:24,611 --> 00:48:25,611 and your secret, whether you be alive or dead, shall be safe with that. 1246 00:48:25,612 --> 00:48:26,904 and your secret, whether you be alive or dead, shall be safe with that. 1247 00:48:49,677 --> 00:48:50,469 Farewell then. 1248 00:48:56,559 --> 00:48:58,477 Your own deathbeds when they come 1249 00:48:59,812 --> 00:49:00,812 a little bit easier for a thought of the peace that you've given to mine. 1250 00:49:00,813 --> 00:49:01,813 a little bit easier for a thought of the peace that you've given to mine. 1251 00:49:01,814 --> 00:49:02,814 a little bit easier for a thought of the peace that you've given to mine. 1252 00:49:02,815 --> 00:49:03,815 a little bit easier for a thought of the peace that you've given to mine. 1253 00:49:03,816 --> 00:49:05,067 a little bit easier for a thought of the peace that you've given to mine. 1254 00:49:28,799 --> 00:49:30,468 Oh God, help us. 1255 00:49:41,395 --> 00:49:43,189 "Turner, John Stewart," 1256 00:49:43,439 --> 00:49:44,356 "16th of August, Boscombe Hall Cheshire." 1257 00:49:44,357 --> 00:49:45,357 "16th of August, Boscombe Hall Cheshire." 1258 00:49:45,358 --> 00:49:46,942 "16th of August, Boscombe Hall Cheshire." 1259 00:49:47,610 --> 00:49:48,610 "After a long illness, bravely born, beloved father of Alice." 1260 00:49:48,611 --> 00:49:49,611 "After a long illness, bravely born, beloved father of Alice." 1261 00:49:49,612 --> 00:49:50,612 "After a long illness, bravely born, beloved father of Alice." 1262 00:49:50,613 --> 00:49:51,655 "After a long illness, bravely born, beloved father of Alice." 1263 00:49:53,491 --> 00:49:54,491 Well, we're free to use that confession at young McCarthy's trial. 1264 00:49:54,492 --> 00:49:55,492 Well, we're free to use that confession at young McCarthy's trial. 1265 00:49:55,493 --> 00:49:56,493 Well, we're free to use that confession at young McCarthy's trial. 1266 00:49:56,494 --> 00:49:57,494 Well, we're free to use that confession at young McCarthy's trial. 1267 00:49:57,495 --> 00:49:58,495 Well, we're free to use that confession at young McCarthy's trial. 1268 00:49:58,496 --> 00:50:00,039 Well, we're free to use that confession at young McCarthy's trial. 1269 00:50:00,372 --> 00:50:01,707 No, by no means. 1270 00:50:03,083 --> 00:50:04,083 My promise was it would not be used unless McCarthy is condemned, 1271 00:50:04,084 --> 00:50:05,084 My promise was it would not be used unless McCarthy is condemned, 1272 00:50:05,085 --> 00:50:06,212 My promise was it would not be used unless McCarthy is condemned, 1273 00:50:06,462 --> 00:50:07,338 and I think I've given enough objections to the charge 1274 00:50:07,339 --> 00:50:09,048 and I think I've given enough objections to the charge 1275 00:50:09,298 --> 00:50:10,382 to ensure his acquittal. 1276 00:50:10,633 --> 00:50:11,884 Well, I hope so. 1277 00:51:29,461 --> 00:51:30,087 I love you. 1278 00:51:31,213 --> 00:51:32,214 I love you, too. 1279 00:51:33,966 --> 00:51:34,800 Will you marry me? 1280 00:51:36,635 --> 00:51:37,469 Yes, I will. 1281 00:51:48,314 --> 00:51:49,314 A happy ending to a brilliant case. 1282 00:51:49,315 --> 00:51:50,566 A happy ending to a brilliant case. 1283 00:51:52,151 --> 00:51:53,485 I congratulate you, Holmes. 1284 00:51:53,986 --> 00:51:54,986 I thank you. I must admit there are certain aspects to this case, 1285 00:51:54,987 --> 00:51:56,822 I thank you. I must admit there are certain aspects to this case, 1286 00:51:57,072 --> 00:51:57,948 which even I did not anticipate. 1287 00:51:57,949 --> 00:51:59,158 which even I did not anticipate.