1 00:01:08,235 --> 00:01:12,364 One Tuesday morning in autumn at half past nine, 2 00:01:12,865 --> 00:01:15,534 Sherlock Holmes got cryptic message 3 00:01:15,951 --> 00:01:19,622 that two men of the great public would visit Baker's Street 4 00:01:19,914 --> 00:01:21,624 in his private capacity 5 00:01:22,291 --> 00:01:25,795 and under the circumstances complete secrecy. 6 00:02:09,004 --> 00:02:10,089 Holmes, they are here. 7 00:02:49,753 --> 00:02:51,172 In short, Mr. Holmes. 8 00:02:51,839 --> 00:02:54,884 A document has been stolen from my private mailbox 9 00:02:55,050 --> 00:02:56,218 and when I discovered my loss, 10 00:02:56,385 --> 00:02:57,469 which was eight o'clock this morning, 11 00:02:57,595 --> 00:02:59,388 I disclosed it immediately prime minister 12 00:02:59,722 --> 00:03:02,183 It was at his suggestion that we both come to you. 13 00:03:04,059 --> 00:03:05,477 Have you notified the police yet? 14 00:03:05,603 --> 00:03:07,354 no sir we haven't 15 00:03:07,563 --> 00:03:09,899 it is also not possible that we should do it. 16 00:03:10,274 --> 00:03:12,735 To report to the police is necessary in the long run, I mean, 17 00:03:12,902 --> 00:03:14,153 to inform the public. 18 00:03:14,486 --> 00:03:17,156 And that's what we especially a desire to avoid. 19 00:03:17,740 --> 00:03:18,741 And why, sir? 20 00:03:19,408 --> 00:03:23,245 Because the document in question matters so much 21 00:03:23,579 --> 00:03:27,082 that its publication could very easily, I could almost say probably, 22 00:03:27,458 --> 00:03:31,378 lead to European complications from the last moment. 23 00:03:32,171 --> 00:03:35,758 Unless its recovery is met with utmost secrecy, 24 00:03:36,175 --> 00:03:38,260 then it can't either catch up at all 25 00:03:38,761 --> 00:03:41,597 for everything aimed at of those who have taken it 26 00:03:41,931 --> 00:03:45,559 is its content should be widely known. 27 00:03:48,103 --> 00:03:49,104 i understand 28 00:03:51,649 --> 00:03:53,943 Watson, sit down. 29 00:03:58,113 --> 00:03:59,782 Now, Mr. Trelawney Hope, 30 00:04:00,783 --> 00:04:04,912 I would be very grateful if you would tell me the exact situation 31 00:04:05,371 --> 00:04:07,289 under as this the document disappeared. 32 00:04:08,290 --> 00:04:10,125 As Minister of Foreign Affairs for European affairs, 33 00:04:10,292 --> 00:04:12,378 I received the letter six days ago. 34 00:04:12,628 --> 00:04:15,464 It was a letter from the foreigner potentate you understand. 35 00:04:16,548 --> 00:04:18,968 It was so important that I never left it in my safe, 36 00:04:19,134 --> 00:04:21,136 but i have taken every evening from my office, 37 00:04:21,303 --> 00:04:22,930 back to my house Whitehall Terrace, 38 00:04:23,055 --> 00:04:26,141 and kept it in my bedroom, locked in my inbox. 39 00:04:26,433 --> 00:04:28,143 And you are sure of it was it last night 40 00:04:28,519 --> 00:04:29,770 Yes, I really am sure of that fact. 41 00:04:29,895 --> 00:04:32,731 I actually opened the shipping box while I was getting dressed for dinner, 42 00:04:32,898 --> 00:04:34,483 and I saw the letter inside. 43 00:04:35,025 --> 00:04:36,986 It remained then my bedside table 44 00:04:37,653 --> 00:04:39,238 Both my wife and I are light sleepers 45 00:04:39,363 --> 00:04:40,906 and are ready for it swear that no one 46 00:04:41,031 --> 00:04:43,575 might have entered the room in the meantime the night And yet this morning 47 00:04:44,034 --> 00:04:45,160 the paper is gone. 48 00:04:47,705 --> 00:04:48,914 when did you eat 49 00:04:51,083 --> 00:04:53,083 Half past eight. 50 00:04:52,668 --> 00:04:54,169 How far was it before did you go to sleep 51 00:04:55,004 --> 00:04:58,340 My wife had gone to the theater. I had been waiting for her, it was- 52 00:04:58,799 --> 00:05:00,509 half past eleven before we went to our room. 53 00:05:00,968 --> 00:05:05,764 So to the four hour delivery box had been lying exposed? 54 00:05:06,056 --> 00:05:08,267 Mr. Holmes, there is none allowed to enter that room 55 00:05:08,392 --> 00:05:11,145 save the maid in the morning, and my servant for the rest of the day. 56 00:05:11,854 --> 00:05:13,355 They are both reliable servants 57 00:05:13,522 --> 00:05:15,149 who have been with us for many years. 58 00:05:16,358 --> 00:05:18,861 Besides, neither of them could may have known 59 00:05:18,986 --> 00:05:21,030 that there was something more precious but ordinary 60 00:05:21,196 --> 00:05:22,990 department papers in my box. 61 00:05:23,324 --> 00:05:24,700 Surely your wife knew? 62 00:05:24,867 --> 00:05:26,160 Mr. Holmes? 63 00:05:26,535 --> 00:05:30,497 I have long known how high is Mr. Hope's sense of public duty. 64 00:05:30,748 --> 00:05:32,875 I am convinced that in matter of this importance 65 00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:36,628 it would rise higher than the most intimate domestic relations. 66 00:05:37,129 --> 00:05:39,298 You do nothing to me Minister of Justice, Prime Minister. 67 00:05:40,299 --> 00:05:42,301 Until this morning I have never breathed a single word 68 00:05:42,426 --> 00:05:43,719 my wife about this issue. 69 00:05:45,763 --> 00:05:48,891 Who is there in England, who did it do you know the existence of this letter? 70 00:05:49,725 --> 00:05:51,560 Each board member it was announced yesterday 71 00:05:51,727 --> 00:05:54,396 but a promise of secrecy, who attends all government meetings, 72 00:05:54,521 --> 00:05:57,733 was increased by the solemn warning given by the Prime Minister. 73 00:05:58,484 --> 00:05:59,485 My God! 74 00:06:00,944 --> 00:06:03,405 Thinking it within a few hours I should have lost it myself. 75 00:06:08,952 --> 00:06:12,081 Apart from cabinet members there are two, possibly three 76 00:06:12,247 --> 00:06:13,916 officials of the department who know about the letter. 77 00:06:14,083 --> 00:06:16,585 No one else in England, I assure you. 78 00:06:17,336 --> 00:06:19,336 But abroad? 79 00:06:18,921 --> 00:06:21,048 I believe that no one abroad have seen the letter 80 00:06:21,173 --> 00:06:24,218 except the man who wrote it. i am well convinced that his ministers 81 00:06:24,885 --> 00:06:28,430 to the usual public channels have not been employed in this matter. 82 00:06:32,351 --> 00:06:35,896 Now, sir, I must ask you more specifically what this document is 83 00:06:36,688 --> 00:06:40,109 and why its disappearance should have such dire consequences? 84 00:06:41,068 --> 00:06:45,614 Mr. Holmes, the envelope is long, thin one of pale blue color, 85 00:06:45,864 --> 00:06:49,576 It is a seal of red wax stamped with a crouching lion. 86 00:06:49,785 --> 00:06:52,287 It is taken care of big, bold handwriting... 87 00:06:52,454 --> 00:06:55,749 Interesting and indeed indispensable as this information is, 88 00:06:56,083 --> 00:06:58,794 my inquiries must go further to the root of things. 89 00:07:00,796 --> 00:07:02,297 what was the letter 90 00:07:02,798 --> 00:07:04,967 It is a state secret very important, 91 00:07:05,092 --> 00:07:08,470 that we can't tell you nor do I see that it is necessary. 92 00:07:09,054 --> 00:07:11,473 If for the reasons that you are said to have 93 00:07:11,640 --> 00:07:14,560 you can find something like that envelope as I describe 94 00:07:14,685 --> 00:07:18,313 with the fence then you will have understood your country well, 95 00:07:18,605 --> 00:07:23,277 and earn whatever award it is in our power to give. 96 00:07:27,322 --> 00:07:29,322 Gentlemen, 97 00:07:30,033 --> 00:07:33,328 you are two of the most busy men in the country 98 00:07:34,329 --> 00:07:38,250 and in my own little way I have quite a lot of people call me. 99 00:07:40,669 --> 00:07:44,465 I am very sorry to see that unable to help you in this matter, 100 00:07:45,007 --> 00:07:48,844 and any follow-up to this interview would be a waste of time. 101 00:07:51,305 --> 00:07:53,849 I'm not used to Sir, to such. 102 00:08:09,531 --> 00:08:11,531 Dear Mr Holmes, 103 00:08:12,576 --> 00:08:16,872 we must accept your terms. No doubt you are right, 104 00:08:17,206 --> 00:08:19,374 and that is unfair for us to expect you 105 00:08:19,541 --> 00:08:22,211 to act unless you have our full confidence. 106 00:08:22,794 --> 00:08:24,213 I agree with you, Prime Minister. 107 00:08:24,880 --> 00:08:29,009 Then I'll tell you, to rely entirely on your honor 108 00:08:29,343 --> 00:08:31,053 and yours colleague, Dr. Watson. 109 00:08:31,720 --> 00:08:34,515 I must appeal to you patriotism too, 110 00:08:35,015 --> 00:08:38,227 because I can't imagine a bigger one a disaster for this country 111 00:08:38,852 --> 00:08:41,396 but this case should come out. 112 00:08:42,022 --> 00:08:43,732 You can definitely trust us. 113 00:08:58,080 --> 00:09:01,750 The letter is from a certain foreign ruler 114 00:09:02,417 --> 00:09:04,086 who has been confused by someone- 115 00:09:04,253 --> 00:09:06,922 recent colonial development of this country. 116 00:09:07,506 --> 00:09:11,260 It is written in haste and after his own responsibility in all respects. 117 00:09:11,593 --> 00:09:15,597 At the same time, it is fixed in such an unfortunate way 118 00:09:15,889 --> 00:09:17,599 to its publication would without a doubt 119 00:09:17,766 --> 00:09:20,686 lead to the most dangerous feeling in this country. 120 00:09:20,936 --> 00:09:22,854 It would be such a ferment, sir, 121 00:09:23,272 --> 00:09:26,275 that I do not hesitate to say it within a week 122 00:09:26,441 --> 00:09:28,110 of the publication of this letter 123 00:09:28,235 --> 00:09:31,613 this country would be involved in a great war. 124 00:09:32,447 --> 00:09:36,201 And it is this letter that can well meaning expenses a- 125 00:09:36,451 --> 00:09:38,078 thousand million pounds. 126 00:09:40,122 --> 00:09:42,958 And life one hundred thousand people. 127 00:09:50,757 --> 00:09:53,051 Have you notified the sender? 128 00:09:53,802 --> 00:09:55,971 Cryptography has been sent. 129 00:09:58,974 --> 00:10:01,602 Maybe he longs publication of the letter. 130 00:10:02,144 --> 00:10:04,229 No, doctor, we have strong reason to believe 131 00:10:04,354 --> 00:10:06,440 that he already understands that he has 132 00:10:06,565 --> 00:10:09,318 acted instinctively and hot mode. 133 00:10:09,443 --> 00:10:10,986 It would be long more hits for him 134 00:10:11,111 --> 00:10:14,406 and his country than us if this letter came out. 135 00:10:15,699 --> 00:10:18,619 If this is so, for whose benefit is it that the letter should come out? 136 00:10:18,744 --> 00:10:21,496 Why should anyone desire to steal it or post it? 137 00:10:22,039 --> 00:10:25,250 There, Dr. Watson, You take me into a kingdom 138 00:10:25,375 --> 00:10:27,669 high international politics. 139 00:10:28,295 --> 00:10:31,506 But if you count the situation in Europe 140 00:10:31,965 --> 00:10:34,343 you will have no difficulty in perceiving the reason. 141 00:10:34,885 --> 00:10:36,970 All of Europe is an armed camp. 142 00:10:37,471 --> 00:10:39,348 Great Britain holds the scales. 143 00:10:39,931 --> 00:10:43,185 If Britain was driven into war with one confederate state, 144 00:10:43,435 --> 00:10:46,480 it would ensure superiority of the other, 145 00:10:47,522 --> 00:10:49,524 whether they were combined in the war or not. 146 00:10:50,108 --> 00:10:52,361 So do the enemies this ruler 147 00:10:53,028 --> 00:10:54,988 who want to ensure and publish this letter, 148 00:10:55,113 --> 00:10:57,699 in order to break between his country and ours? 149 00:10:58,075 --> 00:11:00,075 yes sir 150 00:10:59,117 --> 00:11:02,871 And who should the document be? sent if it fell into the wrong hands? 151 00:11:02,996 --> 00:11:05,165 To one of the big ones Chancellor of Europe. 152 00:11:06,249 --> 00:11:07,876 It's probably speeding the way there 153 00:11:08,043 --> 00:11:11,171 at this moment as fast as the steam can take it. 154 00:11:12,673 --> 00:11:16,051 It's your misfortune, my love dude No one can blame you. 155 00:11:17,052 --> 00:11:19,221 There is no precaution which you have neglected. 156 00:11:21,390 --> 00:11:25,560 But now, Mr. Holmes, you are with a full view of the facts. 157 00:11:26,645 --> 00:11:28,563 What course do you recommend? 158 00:11:30,982 --> 00:11:35,904 You think that if this document is not restored, there will be war? 159 00:11:36,697 --> 00:11:38,240 I think it is very likely. 160 00:11:41,076 --> 00:11:42,577 Then, sir, prepare for war. 161 00:11:43,829 --> 00:11:45,747 It's hard to say, Mr. Holmes. 162 00:11:46,248 --> 00:11:50,377 Consider the facts. It seems there no doubt this document was taken 163 00:11:50,502 --> 00:11:52,671 between half past eight and half past eleven 164 00:11:52,796 --> 00:11:55,048 last night, so where can it be now? 165 00:11:57,634 --> 00:11:59,428 No one has reason to think so, 166 00:12:00,011 --> 00:12:03,014 It has been processed hand in hand fast 167 00:12:04,558 --> 00:12:07,352 to those who need it and who will pay well for it. 168 00:12:07,769 --> 00:12:10,605 What options do we have? reach it or even trace it? 169 00:12:10,772 --> 00:12:12,274 It is beyond our control. 170 00:12:19,906 --> 00:12:22,033 What you say is perfect logical, mr holmes. 171 00:12:22,159 --> 00:12:25,787 I think that's the case truly out of our hands. 172 00:12:26,580 --> 00:12:28,580 Meanwhile, hope, 173 00:12:28,790 --> 00:12:33,628 we cannot ignore all our other responsibilities because of this one misfortune. 174 00:12:39,801 --> 00:12:41,470 Should it be someone fresh development 175 00:12:41,595 --> 00:12:44,139 during the day we will contact you 176 00:12:44,306 --> 00:12:48,226 and you will no doubt let us know the results of your own inquiries. 177 00:12:48,852 --> 00:12:50,852 Thank you for 178 00:13:03,158 --> 00:13:04,326 Telegraph! 179 00:13:06,119 --> 00:13:08,163 Westminster murder! 180 00:13:18,256 --> 00:13:19,966 Westminster murder! 181 00:13:22,052 --> 00:13:24,052 Telegraph! 182 00:13:26,515 --> 00:13:30,352 Westminster murder! Telegraph! 183 00:13:39,861 --> 00:13:41,696 The situation is desperate, 184 00:13:43,865 --> 00:13:45,158 but not without hope. 185 00:13:46,868 --> 00:13:50,372 There are only three people capable to play such a bold game 186 00:13:50,497 --> 00:13:53,667 Oberstein, La Rothiere, and Eduardo Lucas. 187 00:13:53,792 --> 00:13:57,045 Even now, if we could be sure which of them has taken it, 188 00:13:57,879 --> 00:14:01,049 it's just possible that it has not out of their hands. 189 00:14:01,633 --> 00:14:03,718 It's a matter of money with these fellows, isn't it? 190 00:14:05,220 --> 00:14:07,055 Well, we have the British A treasure behind us. 191 00:14:07,180 --> 00:14:08,890 Oh, if it's on the market, I'll buy it 192 00:14:09,432 --> 00:14:11,518 if it means otherwise ISK on the income tax. 193 00:14:12,310 --> 00:14:14,310 Come in. 194 00:14:14,020 --> 00:14:15,063 Excuse me, Mr. Holmes. 195 00:14:15,230 --> 00:14:16,690 Mrs. Hudson, what is it? 196 00:14:19,734 --> 00:14:21,486 Lady Hilda Trelawney Hope. 197 00:14:23,738 --> 00:14:25,738 Show her in 198 00:14:31,329 --> 00:14:33,081 Has my husband been here, mr holmes? 199 00:14:33,915 --> 00:14:36,084 Ma'am, yes he has been here. 200 00:14:36,251 --> 00:14:39,921 Mr. Holmes, I beg you not to tell him I came here. 201 00:14:40,505 --> 00:14:42,924 Your ladyship puts me in very sensitive position 202 00:14:43,091 --> 00:14:45,594 Please sit down and tell me what you want 203 00:14:46,052 --> 00:14:48,722 but i can't make you nobody unconditional promise. 204 00:14:51,433 --> 00:14:53,852 Gentlemen, I will speak frankly with you 205 00:14:53,977 --> 00:14:57,606 hoping it will lead you to speak frankly against. 206 00:15:05,113 --> 00:15:09,951 That's absolute confidence between my husband and me 207 00:15:10,452 --> 00:15:13,580 in all but one case. That is politics. 208 00:15:13,705 --> 00:15:15,957 On this his lips are sealed. He doesn't tell me anything. 209 00:15:16,791 --> 00:15:19,419 Now I am aware of it there was the most 210 00:15:19,961 --> 00:15:22,631 unfortunate incident at our house last night. 211 00:15:22,964 --> 00:15:26,968 I know that paper is gone. But because the issue is political 212 00:15:27,135 --> 00:15:30,138 my husband refuses to take me in his full confidence. 213 00:15:30,347 --> 00:15:36,144 Now it is necessary, necessary, I say, that I should understand it thoroughly. 214 00:15:36,645 --> 00:15:39,481 You are the only people save these politicians, 215 00:15:39,648 --> 00:15:42,317 who know the true facts, at least i assume you do. 216 00:15:42,984 --> 00:15:44,736 You do it right, ma'am. 217 00:15:45,737 --> 00:15:47,155 I ask you then, 218 00:15:47,322 --> 00:15:50,283 tell me exactly what happened and what it can lead to. 219 00:15:53,119 --> 00:15:54,746 Tell me everything, Mr. Holmes. 220 00:15:55,413 --> 00:15:57,832 Don't look at my husband Interest is silent, 221 00:15:57,999 --> 00:16:01,503 for I assure you that his interests, if only he could see it 222 00:16:01,628 --> 00:16:04,839 would be best paid by taking me in his full confidence. 223 00:16:05,882 --> 00:16:08,343 what was this paper which was stolen? 224 00:16:09,469 --> 00:16:11,513 Madam, what do you ask me? is actually impossible. 225 00:16:12,597 --> 00:16:14,307 You must see that it is like this. 226 00:16:18,186 --> 00:16:21,356 If your husband thinks it's right to keep you in the dark about this matter, 227 00:16:21,523 --> 00:16:23,692 is it for me, who have only learned the true facts 228 00:16:23,817 --> 00:16:28,530 under the name of the professional secrecy, to say what he has withheld? 229 00:16:29,906 --> 00:16:33,702 It's not fair to ask. He is the one you must ask, 230 00:16:33,868 --> 00:16:37,122 I have asked him I come to you as a last resort. 231 00:16:40,583 --> 00:16:43,044 But without you saying it something specific to me 232 00:16:43,461 --> 00:16:46,548 you can be of great service to me if you want to educate me on one thing. 233 00:16:46,715 --> 00:16:48,715 What is it, ma'am? 234 00:16:51,469 --> 00:16:57,017 Is my husband's political career likely to suffer from this incident? 235 00:17:00,311 --> 00:17:03,898 Well, let me say that if it is not set correctly it can have very unfortunate effects. 236 00:17:12,449 --> 00:17:14,659 One more question, Mr. Holmes. 237 00:17:15,618 --> 00:17:18,079 From the expression which my husband fell 238 00:17:18,246 --> 00:17:20,248 in the first shock of the disaster 239 00:17:20,373 --> 00:17:22,834 I understood it terribly public consequences 240 00:17:23,001 --> 00:17:24,586 could be caused by lose this document. 241 00:17:25,086 --> 00:17:26,671 If he said it, I can't deny it. 242 00:17:27,297 --> 00:17:28,673 What nature are they? 243 00:17:28,882 --> 00:17:33,011 There again. You ask me more than I can possibly answer. 244 00:17:36,264 --> 00:17:38,099 Then I won't spend any more your time 245 00:17:40,435 --> 00:17:44,898 I can't blame you, Mr. Holmes, for refusing to speak more freely, 246 00:17:45,648 --> 00:17:48,693 and you by your side will not, lam sure, think the worst of me 247 00:17:48,818 --> 00:17:51,404 because I want to share my husband's anxiety, 248 00:17:52,530 --> 00:17:53,782 even against his will. 249 00:18:00,914 --> 00:18:04,793 Once again I pray. You say nothing about my visit. 250 00:18:08,463 --> 00:18:10,463 I say, 251 00:18:11,633 --> 00:18:15,136 what really remarkable and a beautiful woman. 252 00:18:18,139 --> 00:18:22,227 The fair sex is your division, Watson. What did she really want? 253 00:18:22,519 --> 00:18:23,978 Certainly her own statement was clear 254 00:18:24,145 --> 00:18:26,773 and her anxiety very normal. 255 00:18:26,898 --> 00:18:28,608 Think of her looks, Watson, her manner, 256 00:18:28,733 --> 00:18:31,069 her suppressed excitement, her restlessness, 257 00:18:31,319 --> 00:18:32,821 her persistence in asking questions. 258 00:18:33,029 --> 00:18:35,490 Remember she is the youngest daughter of the Duke of Belminster 259 00:18:35,657 --> 00:18:38,326 and comes from a cast that does not likely to show emotion. 260 00:18:38,535 --> 00:18:40,328 She was truly moved. 261 00:18:41,329 --> 00:18:42,789 And of course you watched 262 00:18:42,914 --> 00:18:45,500 how she maneuvered to have back to the light. 263 00:18:46,167 --> 00:18:48,962 She didn't want us to read her expression too close. 264 00:18:49,087 --> 00:18:51,297 Yes, she chooses it chair in the whole room. 265 00:18:51,422 --> 00:18:53,842 And yet motivated women are so inscrutable. 266 00:18:54,008 --> 00:18:56,928 I mean, how could you build do you have such a quicksand? 267 00:18:57,929 --> 00:19:00,014 Their most trivial action can mean volume, 268 00:19:00,140 --> 00:19:02,183 or their most incredible behavior 269 00:19:02,308 --> 00:19:05,019 can depend on a hairpin or curling iron. 270 00:19:06,563 --> 00:19:08,563 Good morning, Watson. 271 00:19:07,480 --> 00:19:09,480 are you gone then 272 00:19:15,405 --> 00:19:19,325 Holmes, was one of the agents you talked about Eduardo Lucas? 273 00:19:19,450 --> 00:19:21,450 Yes. 274 00:19:20,201 --> 00:19:21,327 Of Godolphin Street? 275 00:19:25,039 --> 00:19:27,039 Yes. 276 00:19:25,832 --> 00:19:26,875 You won't see him. 277 00:19:27,417 --> 00:19:29,417 Why not? 278 00:19:28,334 --> 00:19:30,336 He was murdered in his house last night. 279 00:19:39,345 --> 00:19:41,345 Does it stand murdered? 280 00:19:40,096 --> 00:19:42,807 Murdered at Westminster. The crime of a mysterious character. 281 00:19:43,016 --> 00:19:45,727 Eduardo Lucas, unmarried, thirty-four, 282 00:19:45,977 --> 00:19:49,063 well known in the community call on account of his charming personality. 283 00:19:49,439 --> 00:19:50,565 Service through the evening. 284 00:19:50,732 --> 00:19:52,732 They always are. 285 00:19:51,441 --> 00:19:53,359 An elderly housekeeper sleeps on at the top of the house, heard nothing. 286 00:19:53,484 --> 00:19:55,484 They never do. 287 00:19:54,194 --> 00:19:56,487 Just before midnight sergeant barrett 288 00:19:56,779 --> 00:20:01,201 saw the door open, Lucas found stabbed in the heart. 289 00:20:03,745 --> 00:20:05,079 Hey, let me see. 290 00:20:07,248 --> 00:20:11,085 Prussian dagger. Robbery does not seem to be the occasion. 291 00:20:11,211 --> 00:20:15,715 Valuable collection intact. What do you think of this, Watson? 292 00:20:15,840 --> 00:20:18,343 Well it is... it's an amazing coincidence. 293 00:20:19,594 --> 00:20:21,594 Coincidence? 294 00:20:21,638 --> 00:20:23,890 Here is one of the three men which we have mentioned 295 00:20:24,015 --> 00:20:25,892 as potential actors in this drama, 296 00:20:26,059 --> 00:20:28,228 and he meets a violent end precisely in the times we know 297 00:20:28,353 --> 00:20:29,854 that a play is staged. 298 00:20:29,979 --> 00:20:32,857 The odds are huge against it being a coincidence. 299 00:20:33,983 --> 00:20:37,028 These two events are related. Must be connected. 300 00:20:41,449 --> 00:20:43,618 It's up to us to find the connection. 301 00:20:43,868 --> 00:20:45,620 By now the police must know everything. 302 00:20:45,787 --> 00:20:49,457 No, not at all. They know everything they see on Godolphin Street. 303 00:20:49,582 --> 00:20:52,418 They know and will know none of Whitehall Terrace. 304 00:20:53,127 --> 00:20:56,881 Only we know of both events, and can trace the relationship between them. 305 00:20:57,799 --> 00:21:02,470 It features the late Eduardo Lucas that the solution to our problem lies. 306 00:21:04,639 --> 00:21:09,143 But that is a big mistake to theorize in advance about the facts. 307 00:21:09,477 --> 00:21:13,398 Be good here, Watson, I will be with you when I can. 308 00:22:34,520 --> 00:22:37,065 Watson, they've captured the butler. 309 00:22:37,398 --> 00:22:39,233 Lestrade has been placed in charge of the case. 310 00:22:39,359 --> 00:22:41,235 He buzzed around like a blue bottle. 311 00:22:41,361 --> 00:22:43,571 I've gotten to know him pretty well. Would it help if I talked to him? 312 00:22:43,696 --> 00:22:45,073 No, no it wouldn't. 313 00:22:45,406 --> 00:22:49,077 This is a case where the law is like dangerous to us as the criminals. 314 00:22:49,285 --> 00:22:51,079 We have to be patient and wait. 315 00:22:59,921 --> 00:23:03,049 Lucas murder case. The Evening Standard. 316 00:23:04,801 --> 00:23:07,929 Lucas murder case. Suspects released. 317 00:23:10,932 --> 00:23:11,933 Murder case. 318 00:24:15,663 --> 00:24:17,290 Breakfast, Mr. Holmes. 319 00:24:17,415 --> 00:24:19,625 no no no thanks Mrs. Hudson. I don't want any. 320 00:24:19,750 --> 00:24:22,128 I don't know. You will disappear at this rate. 321 00:24:22,253 --> 00:24:23,254 I say, Holmes, 322 00:24:23,838 --> 00:24:26,674 they have found the killer or rather a murderer. 323 00:24:26,841 --> 00:24:28,841 Exactly. 324 00:24:27,592 --> 00:24:28,968 There is a wire from Paris. 325 00:24:29,177 --> 00:24:31,512 Apparently Lucas was living a double life. 326 00:24:31,971 --> 00:24:33,514 He had a Creole wife in France 327 00:24:33,681 --> 00:24:35,808 where he called himself Henri Fournaye. 328 00:24:36,350 --> 00:24:38,019 The woman was reported to the police yesterday 329 00:24:38,186 --> 00:24:40,521 of her servants she is completely insane 330 00:24:40,688 --> 00:24:43,524 mania of danger and permanent form. 331 00:24:43,649 --> 00:24:45,649 Poor woman. 332 00:24:44,358 --> 00:24:45,359 But listen to this. 333 00:24:45,735 --> 00:24:48,779 The same woman was seen the neighborhood of Godolphin Street 334 00:24:48,905 --> 00:24:51,032 the night of the murder and later 335 00:24:51,157 --> 00:24:53,201 made an emotional scene at Charing Cross station. 336 00:24:53,367 --> 00:24:55,367 Now what do you think about it? 337 00:24:55,369 --> 00:24:57,705 Oh dear Watson, you are so long-suffering 338 00:24:57,914 --> 00:24:59,624 if I haven't told you anything the past few days 339 00:24:59,749 --> 00:25:01,709 it is because there there is nothing to say. 340 00:25:02,335 --> 00:25:04,879 Even now this report from Paris doesn't help us much. 341 00:25:05,546 --> 00:25:09,217 Well, sure it's definitive say goodbye to Lucas's death. 342 00:25:09,467 --> 00:25:10,885 The death of man is just an incident 343 00:25:11,052 --> 00:25:13,888 a trivial factor in comparison with our real mission, 344 00:25:14,472 --> 00:25:17,892 to which the document is to be traced and save the European disaster. 345 00:25:19,393 --> 00:25:21,729 Now if the letter were available, 346 00:25:23,397 --> 00:25:25,233 no, it can't be free... 347 00:25:26,901 --> 00:25:31,489 but if it is not available, where can it be? Who owns it? Why is it being held back? 348 00:25:31,697 --> 00:25:34,534 See, if Lestrade was found that among Lucas' papers, 349 00:25:34,659 --> 00:25:36,702 he's not that much of a fool to announce it. 350 00:25:37,745 --> 00:25:39,580 He would let know superintendent of police. 351 00:25:40,414 --> 00:25:42,250 The CEO would notify the Minister of the Interior 352 00:25:42,375 --> 00:25:45,419 and he, on the other hand, the prime minister. No it's not among Lucas' papers. 353 00:25:48,422 --> 00:25:49,757 But why is it being held back? 354 00:25:51,926 --> 00:25:55,429 That is the question that strikes in my brain like a hammer. 355 00:25:58,266 --> 00:26:01,727 Was it just a coincidence Lucas should meet his death 356 00:26:01,852 --> 00:26:03,896 the evening already the letter disappeared? 357 00:26:04,522 --> 00:26:05,606 Did it ever come to him? 358 00:26:06,983 --> 00:26:09,443 To this crazy wife of his took her to Paris? 359 00:26:09,569 --> 00:26:12,029 If so, is it in her house in Paris? 360 00:26:13,531 --> 00:26:14,782 Should I go to Paris? 361 00:26:15,783 --> 00:26:19,954 That would alert the French police. Every man's hand is against us, 362 00:26:20,621 --> 00:26:22,621 and yet, 363 00:26:25,167 --> 00:26:27,545 the stakes are enormous. 364 00:26:31,716 --> 00:26:35,136 Should I bring this up? successful outcome, 365 00:26:36,470 --> 00:26:39,640 it will certainly represent the crowning glory of his career. 366 00:26:40,308 --> 00:26:41,976 Holmes, look! 367 00:27:07,209 --> 00:27:09,209 Thank you for 368 00:27:11,339 --> 00:27:13,339 There, Govt. 369 00:27:12,214 --> 00:27:14,214 Thank you for 370 00:27:15,676 --> 00:27:18,429 Mr. Holmes. Doctor Watson. 371 00:27:25,519 --> 00:27:28,814 No doubt you have been after the lucas case? 372 00:27:28,939 --> 00:27:31,025 Lucas? Lucas? 373 00:27:31,734 --> 00:27:33,861 Amazing yes, the name does look familiar to me. 374 00:27:34,320 --> 00:27:35,696 Eduardo Lucas, 375 00:27:36,072 --> 00:27:38,949 was found murdered last Tuesday evening at his home in Godolphin Street. 376 00:27:39,283 --> 00:27:40,951 Rather honorable gentlemen. 377 00:27:41,077 --> 00:27:44,705 Student in international politics and a remarkable linguist, they say. 378 00:27:45,414 --> 00:27:47,875 I have been in charge of the case, a fact. 379 00:27:48,542 --> 00:27:50,461 Not an easy task by any means. 380 00:27:50,586 --> 00:27:53,714 Some sensitive issues, you understand 381 00:27:54,382 --> 00:27:55,883 But to the aid of our French friends 382 00:27:56,050 --> 00:27:58,719 I have been able to transfer the case to a satisfactory conclusion. 383 00:27:59,220 --> 00:28:03,557 All loose ends tied up. Oh, we have got it, clear as we'd seen it. 384 00:28:03,724 --> 00:28:06,560 Congratulations, Lestrade. Another feather in your cap. 385 00:28:07,228 --> 00:28:08,229 Yes, indeed. 386 00:28:10,398 --> 00:28:14,860 Oh, before you go, Mr. Holmes, it's just small talk 387 00:28:14,985 --> 00:28:16,987 but this kind of thing you are interested in 388 00:28:17,321 --> 00:28:19,907 queer, you know, what you could call frek. 389 00:28:20,408 --> 00:28:23,411 It has nothing to do with the main fact, can't have, after all. 390 00:28:23,661 --> 00:28:25,661 What is it then? 391 00:28:25,246 --> 00:28:27,915 Well if you gentlemen could come down to Godolphin Street, 392 00:28:28,082 --> 00:28:30,251 I think I could explain it better on the spot. 393 00:28:31,419 --> 00:28:32,878 For a few minutes maybe. 394 00:28:33,003 --> 00:28:35,089 Oh good, it's just around the corner. 395 00:28:36,924 --> 00:28:40,261 Thank you Cabbie, keep the change. 396 00:29:02,575 --> 00:29:03,576 Here is everything. 397 00:29:04,660 --> 00:29:06,871 Now the woman must have it knocked on the door 398 00:29:07,121 --> 00:29:08,914 after she saw the servant had gone out. 399 00:29:09,039 --> 00:29:12,793 A surprise visit without a doubt, Lucas let her in. 400 00:29:13,252 --> 00:29:15,296 He couldn't keep it on did he have his own wife? 401 00:29:15,838 --> 00:29:17,465 She started screaming that he is French. 402 00:29:17,590 --> 00:29:19,590 excuse me 403 00:29:18,758 --> 00:29:20,801 Said how she traced him 404 00:29:20,968 --> 00:29:24,638 and rebuke him and so on. Anyway, they came in here 405 00:29:24,805 --> 00:29:27,308 and one thing led to another 406 00:29:27,725 --> 00:29:32,062 and since the daggers are so handy the end came soon. 407 00:29:32,688 --> 00:29:34,565 It didn't happen instantly though 408 00:29:34,690 --> 00:29:36,901 because these chairs were swept to the wall 409 00:29:37,026 --> 00:29:41,405 and he had this one in his hand, as if he was trying to keep her away from him with it. 410 00:29:41,864 --> 00:29:43,157 Yes, Lestrade, thank you. 411 00:29:43,824 --> 00:29:45,659 Now tell me about this trivia. 412 00:29:46,577 --> 00:29:49,830 Well, you know in this kind of crime, we keep things where they are. 413 00:29:50,080 --> 00:29:52,500 Nothing has moved. Policemen in charge day and night. 414 00:29:52,666 --> 00:29:54,502 I am always very especially on that point. 415 00:29:54,668 --> 00:29:57,505 Oh, yes, you are accurate in your research, inspector. 416 00:29:57,755 --> 00:29:59,840 Well, this morning we thought we could sort ourselves out a bit. 417 00:30:00,257 --> 00:30:04,512 Cancer over, all evidence available, investigation completed. 418 00:30:05,346 --> 00:30:08,265 However, this blanket. 419 00:30:08,390 --> 00:30:11,185 As you can see it is not been pinned down 420 00:30:11,519 --> 00:30:15,356 it's just been put there. Now we had a chance to raise it. 421 00:30:16,565 --> 00:30:17,858 And we found... 422 00:30:19,151 --> 00:30:21,151 Yes? 423 00:30:20,694 --> 00:30:24,698 You'll never guess a hundred years what we found, Mr. Holmes. 424 00:30:25,407 --> 00:30:26,784 Now do you see this spot? 425 00:30:27,034 --> 00:30:29,870 Now there must be a lot of blood soaked through, isn't it? 426 00:30:30,538 --> 00:30:31,872 Undoubtedly it will be. 427 00:30:32,790 --> 00:30:34,792 Then you will be surprised to hear 428 00:30:35,292 --> 00:30:40,714 that there is no stain on the woodwork to match. 429 00:30:41,882 --> 00:30:43,882 No stain? 430 00:30:45,135 --> 00:30:47,135 But it must exist. 431 00:30:46,428 --> 00:30:49,306 So you would say, the fact remains. 432 00:30:51,559 --> 00:30:53,559 It doesn't exist. 433 00:30:57,606 --> 00:30:59,900 But the downside is as spotted as upper. 434 00:31:01,068 --> 00:31:02,403 It must have left a mark. 435 00:31:05,072 --> 00:31:07,241 Now I will show you the explanation. 436 00:31:07,575 --> 00:31:12,413 It's another spot, but it does not consistent with this one. 437 00:31:13,372 --> 00:31:15,833 Dr. Watson, would you like to take? that side of the carpet? 438 00:31:18,752 --> 00:31:23,382 Now we will move to an counterclockwise direction. 439 00:31:29,763 --> 00:31:32,266 What I want to know is, Mr. Holmes, 440 00:31:32,683 --> 00:31:36,937 who changed the carpet and why? 441 00:31:53,203 --> 00:31:56,081 Lestrade, who was on duty the day after the murder? 442 00:31:57,791 --> 00:31:59,791 The next day? 443 00:31:59,668 --> 00:32:01,962 MacPherson. He's out there now. 444 00:32:02,129 --> 00:32:04,298 Take my advice. Examine him carefully 445 00:32:04,423 --> 00:32:06,423 I'll get him. 446 00:32:05,591 --> 00:32:09,720 Don't do it before us. We are waiting here. 447 00:32:12,139 --> 00:32:15,809 Tell him you know someone has been here Press him. 448 00:32:16,226 --> 00:32:19,104 Tell him full confession is his only chance for forgiveness. 449 00:32:19,229 --> 00:32:20,439 Do exactly as I tell you. 450 00:32:20,564 --> 00:32:23,067 By George, if he knows I'll get it out of him 451 00:32:27,446 --> 00:32:28,948 Watson, quick, get the board! 452 00:33:09,780 --> 00:33:11,780 empty- 453 00:33:11,657 --> 00:33:13,657 Holmes! 454 00:33:29,258 --> 00:33:30,384 In here, officer. 455 00:33:33,637 --> 00:33:36,849 MacPherson. how is the family 456 00:33:37,349 --> 00:33:38,809 Very well, thank you sir. 457 00:33:38,976 --> 00:33:40,144 Well, bring it on! 458 00:33:40,269 --> 00:33:43,397 Let these gentlemen hear of your inexcusable conduct. 459 00:33:44,189 --> 00:33:48,068 Well, I meant no harm sir, I'm sure. This young woman came to the door 460 00:33:48,235 --> 00:33:50,904 to answer an ad about typing. 461 00:33:51,572 --> 00:33:53,407 It was a misunderstanding, the house, she said. 462 00:33:53,824 --> 00:33:55,868 While we talked, sir, you know how it is. 463 00:33:56,243 --> 00:33:58,662 It's a little lonely when you are out there on duty all clay. 464 00:34:00,622 --> 00:34:02,082 What happened, MacPherson? 465 00:34:02,875 --> 00:34:04,752 Well, sir, we have to talk about the crime. 466 00:34:04,877 --> 00:34:07,171 She had read about it in the paper she said, 467 00:34:07,713 --> 00:34:08,922 and wanted to see where it was done. 468 00:34:09,048 --> 00:34:11,759 So I saw no harm in letting her get a little pipe. 469 00:34:12,426 --> 00:34:15,929 She came right through the door there, saw this sign in the carpet 470 00:34:16,096 --> 00:34:18,223 and down she fell the floor, and lay before the dead. 471 00:34:18,348 --> 00:34:19,600 And no wonder. 472 00:34:22,644 --> 00:34:23,687 Go ahead, MacPherson. 473 00:34:24,563 --> 00:34:26,940 Well, sir, I was away to the Ivy Plant for some brandy, 474 00:34:27,107 --> 00:34:29,943 and when i got it back, the young woman had... 475 00:34:31,153 --> 00:34:34,573 well, she wasn't here anymore. She had recovered and was gone. 476 00:34:36,950 --> 00:34:39,953 Ashamed of herself, or not and did not dare to face me. 477 00:34:45,918 --> 00:34:49,296 McPherson, do you bring the blanket 478 00:34:50,297 --> 00:34:52,091 No sir, I corrected it a bit. 479 00:34:52,800 --> 00:34:55,302 You see she had fallen on it and the polished floor is slippery. 480 00:34:55,427 --> 00:34:58,722 Let that be a lesson to you, Constable, that you can't fool me 481 00:34:59,348 --> 00:35:02,309 No doubt you kept your offense duty would never be discovered, 482 00:35:02,559 --> 00:35:05,312 and yet only look at that blanket was enough to convince me 483 00:35:05,479 --> 00:35:07,606 that someone had been allowed into this room. 484 00:35:08,315 --> 00:35:09,983 Lucky for you my man that nothing is missing. 485 00:35:10,275 --> 00:35:12,653 Otherwise you would find himself in Queer Street. 486 00:35:13,737 --> 00:35:15,737 It will do. 487 00:35:16,907 --> 00:35:20,285 Watson, what are we doing here? We have work elsewhere. 488 00:35:20,410 --> 00:35:21,954 Another feather in your cap, Lestrade. 489 00:35:22,079 --> 00:35:23,997 Oh, thank you, Mr. Holmes. 490 00:35:34,633 --> 00:35:36,009 Good Lord, Mr. Holmes. 491 00:35:41,515 --> 00:35:42,516 Have you solved it yet? 492 00:35:42,683 --> 00:35:44,518 Hardly, Watson, hardly. 493 00:36:24,016 --> 00:36:26,560 Two gentlemen want speak to you, my lady. 494 00:36:27,394 --> 00:36:29,229 They have not meeting. 495 00:36:29,521 --> 00:36:30,731 Who are they, Bates? 496 00:36:30,898 --> 00:36:35,569 Mr. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, my lady. 497 00:36:40,824 --> 00:36:42,576 Very well. You can show them in. 498 00:36:42,910 --> 00:36:44,244 Very well, my lady. 499 00:36:46,079 --> 00:36:47,080 excuse me 500 00:36:49,958 --> 00:36:52,377 Mr. Holmes and Dr Watson, my lady. 501 00:36:56,423 --> 00:36:57,424 Mr. Holmes. 502 00:36:57,966 --> 00:37:01,595 This is definitely the most unfair and relentless on your part. 503 00:37:01,887 --> 00:37:05,432 I have wished, as I have explained, to keep my visit to you a secret 504 00:37:05,557 --> 00:37:07,267 and yet a compromise me by coming here, 505 00:37:07,434 --> 00:37:09,561 and thus shows that there are business relationships between us. 506 00:37:09,686 --> 00:37:12,773 sorry ma'am I have no possible alternative. 507 00:37:13,941 --> 00:37:17,444 I have been tasked to recover extremely important document. 508 00:37:19,655 --> 00:37:24,868 So I have to ask you to be kind enough to put it in my hands. 509 00:37:27,287 --> 00:37:29,623 You insult me, Mr. Holmes. 510 00:37:29,790 --> 00:37:31,250 Don't call, Mrs. Hilda. 511 00:37:31,500 --> 00:37:33,961 If you work with me I can organize everything. 512 00:37:34,127 --> 00:37:37,422 If you work against me, I have to expose you. 513 00:37:42,094 --> 00:37:43,470 You're trying to scare me. 514 00:37:45,097 --> 00:37:48,642 That's not very manly, Mr. Holmes, to come here and beat a woman. 515 00:37:52,479 --> 00:37:55,315 You say you have something to tell me. Very well, I'll give you five minutes. 516 00:37:55,440 --> 00:37:57,317 One is enough, Mrs. Hilda. 517 00:37:59,069 --> 00:38:02,322 I know about your visit to Eduardo Lucas, because you gave him this letter, 518 00:38:02,906 --> 00:38:06,493 of your ingenious return to the room the night after the murder, 519 00:38:06,994 --> 00:38:08,996 and in what way you took this letter 520 00:38:09,121 --> 00:38:10,747 from its shelter under the carpet. 521 00:38:13,500 --> 00:38:16,169 I have kept this from it I thought it might be useful 522 00:38:25,012 --> 00:38:26,513 The policeman knew you. 523 00:38:30,684 --> 00:38:35,188 Once again, Mr. Holmes, I tell you you are under some ridiculous delusion. 524 00:38:37,566 --> 00:38:40,694 Oh, I'm so sorry, Mrs. Hilda. I have done my best, 525 00:38:42,487 --> 00:38:43,864 but I feel useless. 526 00:38:47,409 --> 00:38:49,870 Is Mr. Trelawney Hope at home? 527 00:38:50,037 --> 00:38:52,331 He'll be back at half past twelve, sir. 528 00:38:56,460 --> 00:38:59,046 Then we have a quarter of an hour. 529 00:39:00,922 --> 00:39:02,549 We will wait here. 530 00:39:34,081 --> 00:39:36,166 Oh, spare me, Mr. Holmes. save me 531 00:39:37,250 --> 00:39:39,711 For God's sake, don't tell him. 532 00:39:40,670 --> 00:39:43,673 I love him so much. I would not bring one shadow on his life, 533 00:39:43,799 --> 00:39:45,759 and this I know would do break his noble heart. 534 00:39:45,884 --> 00:39:48,261 We don't have a moment to lose. where is the letter 535 00:39:54,768 --> 00:39:58,438 Here it is. I wish to heaven I had never seen it. 536 00:39:59,689 --> 00:40:00,774 And the shipping box? 537 00:40:00,941 --> 00:40:03,360 With my husband. Anywhere he goes he takes it with him. 538 00:40:05,195 --> 00:40:06,780 We only have a few minutes left. now, 539 00:40:07,739 --> 00:40:10,117 Mrs. Hilda, I'm leaving far to screen you. 540 00:40:19,835 --> 00:40:22,963 Instead, you will waste time 541 00:40:23,130 --> 00:40:26,133 tell me frankly the real meaning of this unusual case. 542 00:40:32,848 --> 00:40:37,561 It was afternoon that day, that terrible day. 543 00:40:38,270 --> 00:40:39,813 The day Eduardo Lucas was murdered? 544 00:40:39,980 --> 00:40:41,980 Yes. 545 00:40:41,356 --> 00:40:43,066 I was just going out to pay some calls. 546 00:40:43,191 --> 00:40:45,318 When confidential a note came to me. 547 00:40:45,902 --> 00:40:49,656 It was from Lucas asking me to visit him as soon as possible, 548 00:40:50,115 --> 00:40:54,161 as he had an important and private matter information for my ears only. 549 00:41:27,152 --> 00:41:32,699 He had somehow gotten a letter from me, Mr. Holmes. 550 00:41:33,492 --> 00:41:36,036 Unclear letter written before my marriage. 551 00:41:36,953 --> 00:41:40,874 Stupid letter. Letters of an impetuous, loving girl. 552 00:41:41,041 --> 00:41:45,879 I meant no harm, still my husband would have considered it criminal. 553 00:41:46,880 --> 00:41:48,880 Had he read that letter 554 00:41:47,714 --> 00:41:49,841 his trust would have be destroyed forever. 555 00:41:50,258 --> 00:41:52,886 It's been years since I wrote it. i thought the whole matter was forgotten. 556 00:41:58,225 --> 00:42:00,352 You no doubt remember it to content very well. 557 00:42:03,063 --> 00:42:06,233 Very cheerful I must say, very cheerful 558 00:42:06,399 --> 00:42:08,399 You do charming correspondent. 559 00:42:07,400 --> 00:42:11,696 What do you want with me, Mr. Lucas? Can I have my letter back please? 560 00:42:12,113 --> 00:42:13,907 Of course you could, Mrs. Hilda. 561 00:42:15,367 --> 00:42:19,079 But this is a very valuable work of paper, don't you agree? 562 00:42:19,913 --> 00:42:22,040 I'm sure it was parked before your husband, 563 00:42:22,165 --> 00:42:25,168 he would hardly fail appreciate the content. 564 00:42:26,419 --> 00:42:27,546 You are a blackmailer. 565 00:42:27,712 --> 00:42:29,047 Businesswoman, Lady Hilda. 566 00:42:29,923 --> 00:42:32,509 This is a business only business on my side. 567 00:42:32,634 --> 00:42:36,555 I can assure you I mean no harm to you or your husband. 568 00:42:36,680 --> 00:42:39,266 How much money do you have? do you want this letter mr lucas 569 00:42:40,934 --> 00:42:45,605 Let's not talk about money, ma'am. My case is not so simple. 570 00:42:50,110 --> 00:42:53,113 Well, the matter is easy. 571 00:43:05,417 --> 00:43:09,462 Every night when your husband returns from his service, 572 00:43:10,380 --> 00:43:13,300 he comes along his private mailbox. 573 00:43:14,467 --> 00:43:16,467 Isn't that so? 574 00:43:16,469 --> 00:43:18,469 Yes. 575 00:43:18,471 --> 00:43:21,308 When he comes home tonight this box will contain 576 00:43:21,474 --> 00:43:24,644 long, blue envelope sealed in red wax 577 00:43:25,103 --> 00:43:27,147 with crouching lion stamped on. 578 00:43:28,773 --> 00:43:32,152 Bring this long, blue envelope with its contents, 579 00:43:33,820 --> 00:43:35,322 and I will return this to you. 580 00:43:35,697 --> 00:43:38,241 But my husband... 581 00:43:38,366 --> 00:43:40,493 No harm will come to him I can assure you of that. 582 00:43:43,079 --> 00:43:45,999 Put yourself in my position. What was I supposed to do? 583 00:43:47,834 --> 00:43:49,794 Take your husband in your trust. 584 00:43:49,919 --> 00:43:53,173 I couldn't, Dr. Watson, I could not. 585 00:43:54,799 --> 00:44:00,013 On the one hand, destruction seemed certain on the other, terrible as it seemed 586 00:44:00,180 --> 00:44:04,017 to take my husband's paper, in some matter of politics, I could not understand it. 587 00:44:04,851 --> 00:44:07,812 When it comes to love and trust, it was just too clear to me. 588 00:44:14,527 --> 00:44:17,197 I did, Mr. Holmes. I did it. 589 00:44:18,573 --> 00:44:21,034 I made up a story about go to the theater 590 00:46:55,188 --> 00:46:58,650 The next morning I realized that I would do just that replace one problem with another. 591 00:46:59,859 --> 00:47:02,362 I followed my husband to Baker Street and then came to you himself 592 00:47:02,529 --> 00:47:05,448 in order to understand the universal enclosure. 593 00:47:06,282 --> 00:47:09,035 I alone in the world knew it where the paper was hidden. 594 00:47:09,744 --> 00:47:12,664 My whole mind was turned to they thought of getting it back. 595 00:47:14,457 --> 00:47:17,544 What I did... Here he is now. 596 00:47:19,045 --> 00:47:20,672 Any news, Mr. Holmes? Any news? 597 00:47:20,797 --> 00:47:22,215 I have some hopes. 598 00:47:24,217 --> 00:47:26,719 It's a matter of politics, my dear. We won't be long. 599 00:47:32,976 --> 00:47:34,894 The Prime Minister is having lunch with us. 600 00:47:35,061 --> 00:47:37,814 May he share your hopes. He has nerves of steel, 601 00:47:37,939 --> 00:47:41,067 and yet I know he is hardly slept since this terrible event. 602 00:47:42,151 --> 00:47:43,903 Mr. Holmes has several news for us sir 603 00:47:45,697 --> 00:47:47,657 How are you, Mr. Holmes? 604 00:47:47,949 --> 00:47:49,868 Purely negative so far. 605 00:47:50,493 --> 00:47:52,829 I have made inquiries every time point where it might be 606 00:47:52,954 --> 00:47:55,415 and I am sure there is no danger to be arrested. 607 00:47:56,165 --> 00:47:58,001 That is not enough, Mr. Holmes. 608 00:47:59,168 --> 00:48:02,714 We cannot live on this volcano. We must have something definite. 609 00:48:03,965 --> 00:48:07,427 I have high hopes for receiving the letters back. That's why I'm here. 610 00:48:08,094 --> 00:48:10,597 The more I think about it the more I am convinced 611 00:48:10,763 --> 00:48:12,765 which the letter has never left this house. 612 00:48:13,182 --> 00:48:16,019 But why would anyone take it to have it in this house? 613 00:48:16,144 --> 00:48:18,104 I am not convinced of that has anyone taken it 614 00:48:18,271 --> 00:48:21,774 Mr. Holmes, this joke is very ill-timed. You have my assurance that it was taken. 615 00:48:24,110 --> 00:48:27,447 Have you checked the box carefully? since last tuesday morning? 616 00:48:27,655 --> 00:48:30,033 No, not really. i did don't think it's necessary. 617 00:48:31,784 --> 00:48:33,953 You might have it overlooked the letter. 618 00:48:34,120 --> 00:48:35,246 It's impossible, sir. 619 00:48:35,371 --> 00:48:38,291 I've known things like this happen. Do you have other papers in the box? 620 00:48:38,416 --> 00:48:39,959 Yes, all my confidential documents. 621 00:48:40,126 --> 00:48:41,127 It might have mixed with them. 622 00:48:41,252 --> 00:48:43,252 It was at the top. 623 00:48:42,045 --> 00:48:44,045 The box could have been shaken. 624 00:48:43,129 --> 00:48:44,297 I had everything out. 625 00:48:44,464 --> 00:48:47,300 It is easy to solve. Let's go and have a look. 626 00:48:49,469 --> 00:48:51,429 This is a successful waste of time. 627 00:48:53,473 --> 00:48:57,310 But still, if nothing else will satisfy you, it shall be done. 628 00:49:05,193 --> 00:49:07,987 Here is all my confidential matter sheets as you can see. 629 00:49:10,865 --> 00:49:15,161 This is a letter from Lord Merrow, report by Sir Charles Hardy, 630 00:49:15,536 --> 00:49:16,663 memorandum from Belgrade, 631 00:49:16,829 --> 00:49:18,998 that's the one we were talking about this morning, Prime Minister. 632 00:49:20,249 --> 00:49:24,003 A note on Russian-German corn taxes, letter from Madrid, 633 00:49:24,253 --> 00:49:25,672 note from Lord Flowers... 634 00:49:42,021 --> 00:49:43,189 Yes, this is it. 635 00:49:48,528 --> 00:49:50,697 And the letter is complete. 636 00:49:52,073 --> 00:49:54,073 Remarkable. 637 00:49:53,199 --> 00:49:56,536 This is unthinkable. Impossible, Mr. Holmes. 638 00:49:56,703 --> 00:49:58,703 Hilda 639 00:49:58,871 --> 00:49:59,998 How did you know it was here? 640 00:50:02,625 --> 00:50:04,377 Because I knew there was nowhere else. 641 00:50:05,503 --> 00:50:07,463 I can't believe my eyes! 642 00:50:07,880 --> 00:50:09,549 Hilda, we have found the letter 643 00:50:10,049 --> 00:50:12,385 and i know it's hard for you to understand 644 00:50:12,510 --> 00:50:15,638 but that is the most wonderful news. 645 00:50:17,390 --> 00:50:19,058 It's quite amazing. 646 00:50:19,559 --> 00:50:23,187 I went through all the papers in here. I checked and I checked again... 647 00:50:23,730 --> 00:50:26,691 It is incomprehensible that I should have overlooked it in this way. 648 00:50:37,744 --> 00:50:38,828 Oh, gentlemen. 649 00:50:44,751 --> 00:50:48,212 Come on, there's more to it but faces. 650 00:50:49,589 --> 00:50:54,052 prime minister, we have that too our diplomatic secrets.