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Jezerael burn forever and a day.

Jezerael burn forever and a day.

Jezerael burn forever and a day.

Jezerael burn forever and a day.

Jezerael burn forever and a day.

May thy foul prophecy food for the jackals

May thy foul prophecy food for the jackals

May thy foul prophecy food for the jackals

and thy blood crave for purity.

and thy blood crave for purity.

and thy blood crave for purity.

I thought I persuaded her.

We'd have the baby baptized here in this church by you.

We'd have the baby baptized here in this church by you.

We'd have the baby baptized here in this church by you.

Well you know women.

Oh, there's a Catholic church in the next village.

Oh, there's a Catholic church in the next village.

Carlotta has found it.

On Sunday's we go our separate ways.

And the child?

No, No, No. He stays with me.

I'm resolved on that.

Most other things your wife has adapted well?

Most other things your wife has adapted well?

Most other things your wife has adapted well?

Most other things your wife has adapted well?

Oh, indeed.

Our climate?

No, not the climate.

No, not the climate.

Your boy, Jack, how is he responding?

Your boy, Jack, how is he responding?

Well, we'll resolve that too in good time.

Well, we'll resolve that too in good time.

Well, we'll resolve that too in good time.

Not easy for you.

No, but I love my wife about this and love conquers all

No, but I love my wife about this and love conquers all

No, but I love my wife about this and love conquers all

as you've always preached from your pulpit.

Oh Stockton? Dinner tonight eight o'clock.

Oh Stockton? Dinner tonight eight o'clock.

Eight o'clock.

Interesting man.

And you were right he has spent some time in Peru.

And you were right he has spent some time in Peru.

I've invited him over to make Carlotta feel at home.

I've invited him over to make Carlotta feel at home.

Go away from here! Murderer!

Go away from here! Murderer!

Go away from here! Murderer!

You stop this noise.

Now please.

You upset baby. Don't you hear?

You upset baby. Don't you hear?

I'll stop, if you let me kiss you.

Kiss? You kiss me Jack?

Kiss? You kiss me Jack?

Kiss? You kiss me Jack?

Kiss? You kiss me Jack?

Where?

Where you wish? On the lips? On the neck?

Where you wish? On the lips? On the neck?

Where you wish? On the lips? On the neck?

Where you wish? On the lips? On the neck?

Where you wish? On the lips? On the neck?

On the boots.

You kiss my boots.

You kiss my boots.

You kiss my boots.

Come on, if you want it so bad.

Come on, if you want it so bad.

Come on, if you want it so bad.

Come on, if you want it so bad.

Thank you, Michael.

We've got a guest coming for dinner tonight.

Yes sir. Mr. Stockton.

I tell him to stop and he insult me senora.

I tell him to stop and he insult me senora.

I tell him to stop and he insult me senora.

Jack stop at once.

Jack stop at once.

Stop!

Give it to me.

He frightened the baby.

I did nothing Father.

I heard you from the yard boy. Why are you doing this?

I heard you from the yard boy. Why are you doing this?

I heard you from the yard boy. Why are you doing this?

I heard you from the yard boy. Why are you doing this?

Why?

You are all I've ever desired.

You are all I've ever desired.

I shall die of cold.

No you won't. A convivial evening will soon warm your bones.

No you won't. A convivial evening will soon warm your bones.

No you won't. A convivial evening will soon warm your bones.

No you won't. A convivial evening will soon warm your bones.

I'm sorry what happened earlier,

but the boy was rude to the Delores, very rude.

but the boy was rude to the Delores, very rude.

You must leave him to me.

Even so this is for a new violin.

Even so this is for a new violin.

Of course, why not?

Jack?

My boy, your stepmother's...

Our guest has arrived father.

Stockton, my dear fellow.

My wife Carlotta.

Mucho gusto.

My boy Jack.

The violinist?

You met each other?

In the village father. We talked about Haydn.

In the village father. We talked about Haydn.

In the village father. We talked about Haydn.

You'll play for us after dinner?

I'm not good enough.

And our pride and joy my son Ricardo.

And our pride and joy my son Ricardo.

And our pride and joy my son Ricardo.

Holmes?

You alright old man?

Sorry to have alarmed you Watson, but your reaction was instructive.

Sorry to have alarmed you Watson, but your reaction was instructive.

Sorry to have alarmed you Watson, but your reaction was instructive.

So you believe in their existence?

What?

Vampires.

No, of course I don't.

You're attitude suggests the contrary.

No one has to believe in something to be frightened of.

It's two different parts of the brain.

It's two different parts of the brain.

Right.

So you rule them out.

Vampires.

The rational part of you insists upon it.

The rational part of you insists upon it.

Well do you believe in them?

Cast your eyes over this.

"46 Old Drury April 12th. Re: Vampires."

"46 Old Drury April 12th. Re: Vampires."

"46 Old Drury April 12th. Re: Vampires."

"Our client, The Revered Locastos Merridew of the Vicar's Lamberley"

"Our client, The Revered Locastos Merridew of the Vicar's Lamberley"

"Our client, The Revered Locastos Merridew of the Vicar's Lamberley"

"has made some inquiry from us"

"in a communication of even date Concerning, concerning vampires."

"in a communication of even date Concerning, concerning vampires."

"in a communication of even date Concerning, concerning vampires."

"in a communication of even date Concerning, concerning vampires."

"As our firm specializes entirely upon the assessment of machinery,"

"As our firm specializes entirely upon the assessment of machinery,"

"As our firm specializes entirely upon the assessment of machinery,"

"As our firm specializes entirely upon the assessment of machinery,"

"the matter hardly comes within our purview."

"the matter hardly comes within our purview."

My dear Miss Ruddock.

Wretched, wretched woman I am .

Wretched, wretched woman I am .

What disturbed you?

"We have therefore recommended the Reverend Merridew"”

"We have therefore recommended the Reverend Merridew"”

"to call on you and lay the matter before you."

"to call on you and lay the matter before you."

"to call on you and lay the matter before you."

"We have not forgotten your successful action in the case of Matilda Briggs."

"We have not forgotten your successful action in the case of Matilda Briggs."

"We have not forgotten your successful action in the case of Matilda Briggs."

"We are sirs, faithfully yours, Morrison, Morrison and Dodd."

"We are sirs, faithfully yours, Morrison, Morrison and Dodd."

"We are sirs, faithfully yours, Morrison, Morrison and Dodd."

This cup and saucer has been here for the last 3 days.

This cup and saucer has been here for the last 3 days.

Matilda Briggs was a ship associated with the giant rat of Sumatra.

Matilda Briggs was a ship associated with the giant rat of Sumatra.

Matilda Briggs was a ship associated with the giant rat of Sumatra.

A story for which the world is not yet prepared.

A story for which the world is not yet prepared.

You consider though that vampires should come within our purview?

You consider though that vampires should come within our purview?

You consider though that vampires should come within our purview?

You consider though that vampires should come within our purview?

No. Anything is better than this stagnation.

No. Anything is better than this stagnation.

Really?

We seemed to have been switched on to some Grimm's fairytale.

We seemed to have been switched on to some Grimm's fairytale.

We seemed to have been switched on to some Grimm's fairytale.

Well, this Merridew is a man of the cloth. A man of Christian belief.

Well, this Merridew is a man of the cloth. A man of Christian belief.

Well, this Merridew is a man of the cloth. A man of Christian belief.

Well, this Merridew is a man of the cloth. A man of Christian belief.

That is of marginal interest.

Make a long arm, Watson, let us see what the "V" has to say.

Make a long arm, Watson, let us see what the "V" has to say.

Voyage of the Gloria Scott that was a bad business.

Voyage of the Gloria Scott that was a bad business.

Voyage of the Gloria Scott that was a bad business.

I have some recollection that you made a record of it Watson,

I have some recollection that you made a record of it Watson,

though I was unable to congratulate you upon the result.

though I was unable to congratulate you upon the result.

Victor Lynch and the forger the Venomous Lizard or Gila,

Victor Lynch and the forger the Venomous Lizard or Gila,

Victor Lynch and the forger the Venomous Lizard or Gila,

remarkable case that.

Victoria, the circus belle. Vanderbilt and the Yeggman.

Victoria, the circus belle. Vanderbilt and the Yeggman.

I should like some tea Holmes.

Vipers. Vigor and the Hammersmith Wonder... Did you say something?

Vipers. Vigor and the Hammersmith Wonder... Did you say something?

Vipers. Vigor and the Hammersmith Wonder... Did you say something?

Shall I call down for some tea?

Good old index. You know you can't beat it.

Good old index. You know you can't beat it.

Listen to this, vampirism in Hungary

Listen to this, vampirism in Hungary

and again vampires in Transylvania.

and again vampires in Transylvania.

My dear friend, what has happened?

Will you come at once?

Yes of course.

Rubbish Watson, rubbish.

Rubbish Watson, rubbish.

What are we to do with walking corpses

What are we to do with walking corpses

that have to have stakes driven through their hearts

to keep them in their graves?

Are we to give serious attention to such things?

Are we to give serious attention to such things?

It's pure lunacy.

Well no doubt you're right.

This agency must stand flat footed upon the ground of that it is to remain.

This agency must stand flat footed upon the ground of that it is to remain.

This agency must stand flat footed upon the ground of that it is to remain.

This agency must stand flat footed upon the ground of that it is to remain.

This agency must stand flat footed upon the ground of that it is to remain.

The world is big enough for us. No ghosts need apply.

The world is big enough for us. No ghosts need apply.

The world is big enough for us. No ghosts need apply.

Awe well now ghosts...

Need apply.

Are you prepared to tell me

who supplied you with these? And to what purpose?

who supplied you with these? And to what purpose?

who supplied you with these? And to what purpose?

Well I had them made for me by a dentist from Pachum.

Well I had them made for me by a dentist from Pachum.

Well I had them made for me by a dentist from Pachum.

It was a necessary disguise I needed once. I forget.

It was a necessary disguise I needed once. I forget.

It was a necessary disguise I needed once. I forget.

It was a necessary disguise I needed once. I forget.

It was a necessary disguise I needed once. I forget.

And did you put them to use?

And did you put them to use?

Balking humor again Watson. You really must guard against it

Balking humor again Watson. You really must guard against it

Albert?

A man gave me this in the street, sir.

Elderly gent, he says he's got to see you urgent.

Elderly gent, he says he's got to see you urgent.

It's your man of the cloth. Show him up.

It's your man of the cloth. Show him up.

With care.

Oh, Albert?

Sir?

Do you believe in the existence of vampires?

Do you believe in the existence of vampires?

Oh yeah, most definitely sir.

Oh yeah, most definitely sir.

There speaks the voice of wisdom.

No experience I trust.

Yes, thank you young man. I'm not quite in my grave yet.

Yes, thank you young man. I'm not quite in my grave yet.

Yes, thank you young man. I'm not quite in my grave yet.

Hello, Mr. Holmes,

this is so good of you to see me on such notice.

this is so good of you to see me on such notice.

I know how busy you are.

Sit down and settle yourself Reverend.

Will you tell Wiggins to bring in the tea?

Will you tell Wiggins to bring in the tea?

Thank you Albert. This is my friend and colleague.

Thank you Albert. This is my friend and colleague.

Doctor Watson, yes, yes I know.

Doctor Watson, yes, yes I know.

Now my solicitors, Morrison, Morrison and...

Now my solicitors, Morrison, Morrison and...

Now my solicitors, Morrison, Morrison and...

Now my solicitors, Morrison, Morrison and...

Dodd?

Point of fact there not really my solicitors.

Point of fact there not really my solicitors.

No, I had some dealings with them long ago.

No, I had some dealings with them long ago.

No, I had some dealings with them long ago.

No, I had some dealings with them long ago.

I forget quite what about.

I forget quite what about.

Machinery.

Was it?

Well anyway I'm here on behalf of a friend of mine and myself too.

Well anyway I'm here on behalf of a friend of mine and myself too.

Well anyway I'm here on behalf of a friend of mine and myself too.

Well anyway I'm here on behalf of a friend of mine and myself too.

Well anyway I'm here on behalf of a friend of mine and myself too.

Well anyway I'm here on behalf of a friend of mine and myself too.

And I'm very anxious you shouldn't take me

And I'm very anxious you shouldn't take me

And I'm very anxious you shouldn't take me

for a complete old fool.

for a complete old fool.

Please.

You must take your time.

Where to start it all?

I'm Vicar of Lamberley. I've been there longer than I care to think.

I'm Vicar of Lamberley. I've been there longer than I care to think.

I'm Vicar of Lamberley. I've been there longer than I care to think.

I'm Vicar of Lamberley. I've been there longer than I care to think.

I'm Vicar of Lamberley. I've been there longer than I care to think.

Only time to go but let me tell you about Bob Fergusori.

Only time to go but let me tell you about Bob Fergusori.

Only time to go but let me tell you about Bob Fergusori.

Not Bob Ferguson of Richmond?

Not Bob Ferguson of Richmond?

He remembers you too Doctor from the rugby field.

He remembers you too Doctor from the rugby field.

Possibly the finest three-quarter

never to have been capped for England.

And my sentiments precisely.

And my sentiments precisely.

I love the game and if modesty permits.

I love the game and if modesty permits.

I once turned out myself scrum half for Gadalming.

I once turned out myself scrum half for Gadalming.

I once turned out myself scrum half for Gadalming.

Well Bob has spent much most of his working life abroad.

Well Bob has spent much most of his working life abroad.

Well Bob has spent much most of his working life abroad.

Well Bob has spent much most of his working life abroad.

Cotton brooking. Now his first wife by whom he has a son Jack,

Cotton brooking. Now his first wife by whom he has a son Jack,

Cotton brooking. Now his first wife by whom he has a son Jack,

Cotton brooking. Now his first wife by whom he has a son Jack,

she died of fever some years ago and...

she died of fever some years ago and...

she died of fever some years ago and...

Look, it's absolutely essential that I put you in the full picture.

Look, it's absolutely essential that I put you in the full picture.

Look, it's absolutely essential that I put you in the full picture.

Look, it's absolutely essential that I put you in the full picture.

Continue just as you're doing Reverend.

It is often Holmes' method to absorb all relevant detail

It is often Holmes' method to absorb all relevant detail

It is often Holmes' method to absorb all relevant detail

with his eyes tight shut.

with his eyes tight shut.

Well Bob arrived home recently

Well Bob arrived home recently

Well Bob arrived home recently

with a new bride and a baby from Peru.

with a new bride and a baby from Peru.

with a new bride and a baby from Peru.

Difficult transition for all concerned as you may imagine.

Difficult transition for all concerned as you may imagine.

Difficult transition for all concerned as you may imagine.

You ride Jack?

No. Of course he rides. I taught him.

No. Of course he rides. I taught him.

Taught you everything, didn't I, Jack?

But I must turn your attention to a stranger

But I must turn your attention to a stranger

who came into our midst not long before our Peruvian family.

who came into our midst not long before our Peruvian family.

who came into our midst not long before our Peruvian family.

who came into our midst not long before our Peruvian family.

His name is John Stockton.

His name is John Stockton.

Well at first I welcomed him as a man of intellect,

Well at first I welcomed him as a man of intellect,

a writer and stimulus to our little community.

a writer and stimulus to our little community.

a writer and stimulus to our little community.

Oh, thank you.

I can't say that I warmed to him personally but,

I can't say that I warmed to him personally but,

he did have his own appeal to someone like myself, buried in the backwater.

he did have his own appeal to someone like myself, buried in the backwater.

he did have his own appeal to someone like myself, buried in the backwater.

he did have his own appeal to someone like myself, buried in the backwater.

He was not threat to me but he upset the locals.

He was not threat to me but he upset the locals.

He was not threat to me but he upset the locals.

He was not threat to me but he upset the locals.

Our blacksmith, Carter. Some argument over a wheel.

Our blacksmith, Carter. Some argument over a wheel.

Our blacksmith, Carter. Some argument over a wheel.

Our blacksmith, Carter. Some argument over a wheel.

Who are you come telling me my job damn you?

Who are you come telling me my job damn you?

If you don't like it you can take it away.

Find somebody else.

And take yourself with it and don't come back.

And take yourself with it and don't come back.

We don't want you here in this village. None of us.

We don't want you here in this village. None of us.

Carter, a lion of a man in the prime of life

Carter, a lion of a man in the prime of life

Carter, a lion of a man in the prime of life

Stalwart of village life, dead within moments of it.

Stalwart of village life, dead within moments of it.

Stalwart of village life, dead within moments of it.

Stalwart of village life, dead within moments of it.

Now Miss Ruddock, spinster of my parish,

Now Miss Ruddock, spinster of my parish,

Now Miss Ruddock, spinster of my parish,

she has the cottage facing Stockton's.

she has the cottage facing Stockton's.

she has the cottage facing Stockton's.

And she speaks of him as the man who never sleeps.

And she speaks of him as the man who never sleeps.

And she speaks of him as the man who never sleeps.

She sees a candle in his window many a nights through till dawn.

She sees a candle in his window many a nights through till dawn.

She sees a candle in his window many a nights through till dawn.

Well, writers work, it's not uncommon.

Well, writers work, it's not uncommon.

Well, writers work, it's not uncommon.

Possibly, but I myself am something of an insomniac also,

Possibly, but I myself am something of an insomniac also,

Possibly, but I myself am something of an insomniac also,

Possibly, but I myself am something of an insomniac also,

I have seen him twice in my graveyard at dead of night.

I have seen him twice in my graveyard at dead of night.

I have seen him twice in my graveyard at dead of night.

I have seen him twice in my graveyard at dead of night.

I have seen him twice in my graveyard at dead of night.

And his explanation?

Surely you raised the matter?

Explanation?

Plausible I suppose.

Plausible I suppose.

I believe that I'm related to a family

called Sinclair, indeed my middle name.

called Sinclair, indeed my middle name.

called Sinclair, indeed my middle name.

called Sinclair, indeed my middle name.

Sinclair?

They had a large house up beyond the village.

They had a large house up beyond the village.

They had a large house up beyond the village.

Yes, now you mention it

Yes, now you mention it

I'm puzzled to find no trace of them.

I'm puzzled to find no trace of them.

I'm puzzled to find no trace of them.

Are we not welcome here?

No the truth was that I knew full well the story of the Sinclair's.

No the truth was that I knew full well the story of the Sinclair's.

No the truth was that I knew full well the story of the Sinclair's.

No the truth was that I knew full well the story of the Sinclair's.

They were powerful landowners,

had the village in their pocket sometime in the last century.

had the village in their pocket sometime in the last century.

had the village in their pocket sometime in the last century.

The Lord Sinclair himself was a cruel monster.

The Lord Sinclair himself was a cruel monster.

Those who incurred his displeasure disappeared

Those who incurred his displeasure disappeared

Those who incurred his displeasure disappeared

or were found with their throats cut.

or were found with their throats cut.

Young servant girls, one in particular,

Young servant girls, one in particular,

Young servant girls, one in particular,

was left pregnant and dying at the church door,

was left pregnant and dying at the church door,

was left pregnant and dying at the church door,

her child stillborn.

her child stillborn.

There's not a Sinclair to be found.

There's not a Sinclair to be found.

What did we do to offend?

Did you tell him?

Well the bare bones of it yes.

Well the bare bones of it yes.

The church incident and how the villagers exacted

The church incident and how the villagers exacted

The church incident and how the villagers exacted

their terrible revenge.

Burnt us out?

I regret to say, nothing personal to you of course.

I regret to say, nothing personal to you of course.

I regret to say, nothing personal to you of course.

I regret to say, nothing personal to you of course.

And the girl?

She's buried over there.

But what neglected to tell him

because it seemed to be inappropriate

because it seemed to be inappropriate

was that the family Sinclair were deemed to be vampires.

was that the family Sinclair were deemed to be vampires.

was that the family Sinclair were deemed to be vampires.

was that the family Sinclair were deemed to be vampires.

All of this is very interesting Reverend as piece of history,

All of this is very interesting Reverend as piece of history,

but how does it lead to the present?

Well then Sinclair by his own admission,

Well then Sinclair by his own admission,

has returned, hasn't he?

But how does that affect the village?

And why should they care?

All of this happened a hundred years back.

Yes well...word gets around you know?

Yes well...word gets around you know?

Yes well...word gets around you know?

You mean the church?

Profound to all gossip.

Answering your second question the girl, the dead girl,

Answering your second question the girl, the dead girl,

Answering your second question the girl, the dead girl,

Answering your second question the girl, the dead girl,

her family is still in the village.

The wife of the landlord of the local inn for instance,

The wife of the landlord of the local inn for instance,

she was a Barrows. So too was the blacksmith's wife.

she was a Barrows. So too was the blacksmith's wife.

she was a Barrows. So too was the blacksmith's wife.

she was a Barrows. So too was the blacksmith's wife.

Has Stockton, to your knowledge, ever set foot inside the church?

Has Stockton, to your knowledge, ever set foot inside the church?

Oh no not once as far as I'm aware of it, never.

Oh no not once as far as I'm aware of it, never.

Oh no not once as far as I'm aware of it, never.

Even so, I'm unclear that I can be of service to you.

Even so, I'm unclear that I can be of service to you.

Even so, I'm unclear that I can be of service to you.

Even so, I'm unclear that I can be of service to you.

No crime has been committed.

No crime?

No... no crime? But...

You have something more to tell us?

4 days ago now, it seems a lifetime.

4 days ago now, it seems a lifetime.

4 days ago now, it seems a lifetime.

Bob Ferguson invited Stockton to dinner.

Bob Ferguson invited Stockton to dinner.

You see, Stockton had traveled in Peru

You see, Stockton had traveled in Peru

and I think it was I who suggested

that it might be a good thing for his new wife

to have some contact again with her native country.

to have some contact again with her native country.

to have some contact again with her native country.

to have some contact again with her native country.

And the evening, not a success?

And the evening, not a success?

And the evening, not a success?

All I know is that the outcome of it was a tragedy.

All I know is that the outcome of it was a tragedy.

All I know is that the outcome of it was a tragedy.

The very next morning the household woke to a terrible discovery.

The very next morning the household woke to a terrible discovery.

The very next morning the household woke to a terrible discovery.

The very next morning the household woke to a terrible discovery.

The baby, little Ricardo, lay dead in his cot.

The baby, little Ricardo, lay dead in his cot.

The baby, little Ricardo, lay dead in his cot.

And the doctor's verdict.

The doctor he could Find no reason for it.

The doctor he could Find no reason for it.

The doctor he could Find no reason for it.

The doctor he could Find no reason for it.

No earthly reason.

No earthly reason.

No earthly reason.

Tragedy indeed.

But no blame affixed to the dinner guest surely?

But no blame affixed to the dinner guest surely?

But he touched the baby's hand.

So they told me.

Look I'm a man of God, gentlemen and far be it for me

Look I'm a man of God, gentlemen and far be it for me

Look I'm a man of God, gentlemen and far be it for me

to judge a fellow being on hearsay and superstition

to judge a fellow being on hearsay and superstition

to judge a fellow being on hearsay and superstition

to judge a fellow being on hearsay and superstition

but I also have my parishioners to think of and their frightened

but I also have my parishioners to think of and their frightened

but I also have my parishioners to think of and their frightened

and they will take steps outside the law

and they will take steps outside the law

to drive him out as they once did his forbearers.

to drive him out as they once did his forbearers.

You see my dilemma?

So you wish us to make an investigation

So you wish us to make an investigation

into this man, his personality, his habits?

into this man, his personality, his habits?

into this man, his personality, his habits?

And disprove the common fear?

Disprove, disprove what you will.

Disprove, disprove what you will.

Disprove, disprove what you will.

You're presence alone will have a steadying affect.

You're presence alone will have a steadying affect.

You're presence alone will have a steadying affect.

Well now I must leave you.

Well now I must leave you.

Among my other concerns,

is sickness in the village and I have the baby's funeral

is sickness in the village and I have the baby's funeral

is sickness in the village and I have the baby's funeral

to prepare for tomorrow.

Your story is complex Reverend.

Your story is complex Reverend.

But not without some interest.

But not without some interest.

Yet I'm sure there's a rational explanation for it.

Yet I'm sure there's a rational explanation for it.

Watson and I will visit your community.

Watson and I will visit your community.

Oh, I'm so pleased.

Oh, I'm so pleased.

You mentioned an inn.

Yes, the Checquers, it's a decently run place.

Yes, the Checquers, it's a decently run place.

Well thank you.

I'm so grateful. So grateful to you both.

I'm so grateful. So grateful to you both.

I'm so grateful. So grateful to you both.

So grateful.

All right, two sudden deaths the blacksmith and the child,

All right, two sudden deaths the blacksmith and the child,

All right, two sudden deaths the blacksmith and the child,

All right, two sudden deaths the blacksmith and the child,

shortly after contact.

Natural causes, as the coroner's report will inform us.

Natural causes, as the coroner's report will inform us.

Natural causes, as the coroner's report will inform us.

Stockton's nocturnal habits, the light in the window?

Stockton's nocturnal habits, the light in the window?

Stockton's nocturnal habits, the light in the window?

Writer's block.

His morbid interest in graveyards after dark?

His morbid interest in graveyards after dark?

I object the word morbid. It's a motive not fact.

I object the word morbid. It's a motive not fact.

I object the word morbid. It's a motive not fact.

I object the word morbid. It's a motive not fact.

All right, never entering the church?

You raised that point yourself.

Never seemed to enter the church and does that make a man a ghoul

Never seemed to enter the church and does that make a man a ghoul

because he has no interest in religion?

The evening spent in Ferguson's house?

Was the Vicar there?

No, but Merridew tells us that Stockton touched the baby's hand.

No, but Merridew tells us that Stockton touched the baby's hand.

No, but Merridew tells us that Stockton touched the baby's hand.

Is that your case?

So what is our mission here?

Possibly to prevent a crime.

A man having a stake driven through his heart.

A man having a stake driven through his heart.

We have our timing right.

Holmes we can scarcely intrude.

Not intrude Watson, observe.

Not intrude Watson, observe.

Not intrude Watson, observe.

I wonder if Stockton's here.

He's hardly likely to show is face on this occasion.

He's hardly likely to show is face on this occasion.

A recent dinner guest, a friend of the family,

A recent dinner guest, a friend of the family,

In the circumstances no.

Yes, I'm sure you're right.

But I know he's not far away.

Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live

Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live

Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live

Man that is born of woman hath but a short time to live

and is full of misery.

and is full of misery.

He cometh up and is cut down like a flower.

He cometh up and is cut down like a flower.

He cometh up and is cut down like a flower.

He cometh up and is cut down like a flower.

He fleeth as it were a shadow.

He fleeth as it were a shadow.

A never continueth in one's stay.

A never continueth in one's stay.

A never continueth in one's stay.

In the midst of life we are in death.

In the midst of life we are in death.

Of whom may we seek for succor but of thee O'Lord

Of whom may we seek for succor but of thee O'Lord

Of whom may we seek for succor but of thee O'Lord

who for our sins are justly displeased

who for our sins are justly displeased

who for our sins are justly displeased

we meekly beseech the O'Father

we meekly beseech the O'Father

to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness.

to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness.

to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness.

to raise us from the death of sin unto the life of righteousness.

That when we shall depart this life we may rest in him,

That when we shall depart this life we may rest in him,

That when we shall depart this life we may rest in him,

That when we shall depart this life we may rest in him,

as our hope is this our brother does.

as our hope is this our brother does.

as our hope is this our brother does.

That the general resurrection in the last day,

That the general resurrection in the last day,

That the general resurrection in the last day,

we may be found acceptable in thy sight,

we may be found acceptable in thy sight,

and receive that blessing which thy...

and receive that blessing which thy...

Well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying.

Well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying.

Well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying.

Well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying.

Well-beloved Son shall then pronounce to all that love and fear thee, saying.

Come ye blessed children of my Father,

Come ye blessed children of my Father,

Receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world

Receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world

Receive the kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world

Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father

Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father

Grant this, we beseech thee, O merciful Father

through Jesus Christ...

Jack fell from a tree when he was eight or nine.

Jack fell from a tree when he was eight or nine.

Jack fell from a tree when he was eight or nine.

Damaged his spine boy oh Jack.

Damaged his spine boy oh Jack.

But father was he here or abroad when it happened?

But father was he here or abroad when it happened?

Well I do believe he was away, yes.

Well I do believe he was away, yes.

A boyhood almost without it's mother or father.

A boyhood almost without it's mother or father.

Well I was here as his spiritual guardian and Mrs. Mason,

Well I was here as his spiritual guardian and Mrs. Mason,

Well I was here as his spiritual guardian and Mrs. Mason,

Well I was here as his spiritual guardian and Mrs. Mason,

the housekeeper from the farm,

she brought him up with her own boy Michael.

she brought him up with her own boy Michael.

she brought him up with her own boy Michael.

These recorded deaths Holmes so many of them, so young.

These recorded deaths Holmes so many of them, so young.

These recorded deaths Holmes so many of them, so young.

An influenza epidemic perhaps.

As we have now upon us.

If Stockton is perceived as some sort of avenger,

If Stockton is perceived as some sort of avenger,

If Stockton is perceived as some sort of avenger,

why should he light upon the Ferguson's?

I mean they weren't here a hundred years ago.

I mean they weren't here a hundred years ago.

Even now they're scarcely apart of the village life. So why?

Even now they're scarcely apart of the village life. So why?

Even now they're scarcely apart of the village life. So why?

Even now they're scarcely apart of the village life. So why?

Why is he drawn to them?

The women, the connection with Peru?

The women, the connection with Peru?

Or is it something nearer home?

Or is it something nearer home?

Did you make friends with the local doctor?

Hardly friends as I was greeted with deep suspicion.

Hardly friends as I was greeted with deep suspicion.

Hardly friends as I was greeted with deep suspicion.

Had to plead my rugby acquaintanceship

with Ferguson that goes back 30 years.

with Ferguson that goes back 30 years.

He threw me over the ropes into the crowd at the Old Deer Park.

He threw me over the ropes into the crowd at the Old Deer Park.

He threw me over the ropes into the crowd at the Old Deer Park.

How do you explain your presence here?

Well I can't believe that we'll be detained here long.

Well I can't believe that we'll be detained here long.

Well I can't believe that we'll be detained here long.

Another coroner's report.

Blacksmith, Carter, died of a hemorrhage.

Blacksmith, Carter, died of a hemorrhage.

He may have look robust but he was overweight and he drank too much.

He may have look robust but he was overweight and he drank too much.

He may have look robust but he was overweight and he drank too much.

And the baby?

Put down to pneumonia.

No sign of violence?

No.

Just as we thought.

What now a visit to Ferguson? Pay our respects?

What now a visit to Ferguson? Pay our respects?

No.

I'm hungry.

Jack.

Where's Jack? Is he down with you?

Where's Jack? Is he down with you?

No. I haven't seen sight nor sound of him since this afternoon.

No. I haven't seen sight nor sound of him since this afternoon.

No. I haven't seen sight nor sound of him since this afternoon.

No. I haven't seen sight nor sound of him since this afternoon.

He didn't come back here after the funeral?

He didn't come back here after the funeral?

I'll ask Michael if he's seen him.

Yes. Is that for Mrs. Ferguson?

Yes. Is that for Mrs. Ferguson?

Yes, chicken broth. She must eat something.

Yes, chicken broth. She must eat something.

I'll take it up to her.

Thank you, my lady.

No food.

She's sleep now sir, no wake her up.

She's sleep now sir, no wake her up.

I'll decide that Dolores. Thank you.

I'll decide that Dolores. Thank you.

I'll decide that Dolores. Thank you.

Don't touch me. Go away!

Don't touch me. Go away!

Anything more I can get you gentlemen?

This is excellent. No, thank you.

Glass of water, thank you.

You were seen Michael.

Yes you were and there's no denying it.

Yes you were and there's no denying it.

Clutching your arm right through that service.

It wasn't my doing Vera. She was grieving.

It wasn't my doing Vera. She was grieving.

She needed the support of a man.

Just cause she's foreign and beautiful?

Just cause she's foreign and beautiful?

Not ride a horse like you

Oh what's it matter riding horses?

Oh what's it matter riding horses?

I bet you kissed her knowing you.

Kissed her? I'd get my jaw broken with that one. She's fiery.

Kissed her? I'd get my jaw broken with that one. She's fiery.

Kissed her? I'd get my jaw broken with that one. She's fiery.

Kissed her? I'd get my jaw broken with that one. She's fiery.

It's just how you like it

That's right. All ruffled feathers my dear.

That's right. All ruffled feathers my dear.

That's right. All ruffled feathers my dear.

Come on let's step outside..

No get off. No Michael!

No get off. No Michael!

I'm not feeling very well tonight.

Thank you.

This steak and kidney pudding is every bit as good as it's reputation,

This steak and kidney pudding is every bit as good as it's reputation,

This steak and kidney pudding is every bit as good as it's reputation,

wouldn't you say, Watson?

Yes, every bit.

You're famous in Beggar Street Mrs. Gresty.

You're famous in Beggar Street Mrs. Gresty.

Our housekeeper, Mrs. Hudson put us onto you.

Our housekeeper, Mrs. Hudson put us onto you.

Mrs. Hudson?

She has a sister who lives near by.

She has a sister who lives near by.

Well it's my husband you have to compliment.

Well it's my husband you have to compliment.

It's him who does the cooking mostly.

It's him who does the cooking mostly.

So you are Sherlock Holmes?

At your service.

On a case there are ya?

Oh surely there is no crime in this part of the country.

Oh surely there is no crime in this part of the country.

Oh surely there is no crime in this part of the country.

Oh surely there is no crime in this part of the country.

Drinks for our host Watson, drinks all around.

Drinks for our host Watson, drinks all around.

Yes, of course.

Oh Doctor Watson is an old rugby-playing friend of Mr. Ferguson.

Oh Doctor Watson is an old rugby-playing friend of Mr. Ferguson.

Oh Doctor Watson is an old rugby-playing friend of Mr. Ferguson.

It's a tragedy about him and his family.

It's a tragedy about him and his family.

You want to talk to Michael about that.

You want to talk to Michael about that.

He was there when they found the poor mate.

He was there when they found the poor mate.

And it wasn't no accidental death neither.

And it wasn't no accidental death neither.

Whatever else it was it wasn't no accident.

Whatever else it was it wasn't no accident.

Whatever else it was it wasn't no accident.

Whatever else it was it wasn't no accident.

Jack where've you been?

Jack where've you been?

I was worried.

I thought you'd want to be alone with Carlotta.

I thought you'd want to be alone with Carlotta.

I needed you. I needed us together

I needed you. I needed us together

I needed you. I needed us together

as a family this time. All of us together.

as a family this time. All of us together.

as a family this time. All of us together.

as a family this time. All of us together.

You are right Reverend.

There is a dangerous mood in the air.

There is a dangerous mood in the air.

But no fresh evidence against Stockton.

But no fresh evidence against Stockton.

I'm still struck by the coincidence.

I'm still struck by the coincidence.

Well answer me this Holmes.

Why is so much being written and recorded

Why is so much being written and recorded

on the subject of vampires if there's absolutely nothing in it?

on the subject of vampires if there's absolutely nothing in it?

Man's need Watson. His need to explain fear.

Man's need Watson. His need to explain fear.

Man's need Watson. His need to explain fear.

Man's need Watson. His need to explain fear.

Then you do admit to the inexplicable?

Then you do admit to the inexplicable?

Oh yes, there's plenty evidence of that.

But do you believe in dragons and fairies and ghosts

But do you believe in dragons and fairies and ghosts

But do you believe in dragons and fairies and ghosts

because much has been written about them?

Ghosts?

Watson has a ghost story.

Not now man.

No, carry on Watson.

I was in Afghanistan.

Long nights of fatigue, in a field hospital.

Long nights of fatigue, in a field hospital.

Long nights of fatigue, in a field hospital.

A young subaltern, who had died, virtually in my arms,

A young subaltern, who had died, virtually in my arms,

A young subaltern, who had died, virtually in my arms,

appeared some weeks later quite unmistakably

appeared some weeks later quite unmistakably

when I was on leave in Constantinople.

Fascinating.

Gentleman. Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

Yes, of course Mr. Holmes.

And Dr. Watson I believe you know.

Watson, my dear fellow.

Come inside, come inside.

My dear chap I sincere condolences...

My dear chap I sincere condolences...

Coffee for our guest Miss Mason.

It's ready and waiting, sir.

My treasured housekeeper. We'd be lost without her

My treasured housekeeper. We'd be lost without her

Oh, sit down please.

Augustus has explained your presence here and heartily endorse his initiative.

Augustus has explained your presence here and heartily endorse his initiative.

Augustus has explained your presence here and heartily endorse his initiative.

Augustus has explained your presence here and heartily endorse his initiative.

This has been wretched time not just for me and my family,

This has been wretched time not just for me and my family,

This has been wretched time not just for me and my family,

but for the whole community.

The sooner we make sense of it the better.

Your dear wife?

Yes, I would have liked for her to be here. She's upstairs in her room.

Yes, I would have liked for her to be here. She's upstairs in her room.

Yes, I would have liked for her to be here. She's upstairs in her room.

Yes, I would have liked for her to be here. She's upstairs in her room.

Have you met Stockton yet?

We've not had that pleasure Mr. Ferguson.

We've not had that pleasure Mr. Ferguson.

Pleasure?

Oh yes, he seemed he was pleasant enough on my first acquaintance.

Oh yes, he seemed he was pleasant enough on my first acquaintance.

Oh yes, he seemed he was pleasant enough on my first acquaintance.

May I ask you?

Ask anything Mr. Holmes. Anything.

Ask anything Mr. Holmes. Anything.

Are we some way holding Stockton responsible for your child's death?

Are we some way holding Stockton responsible for your child's death?

Are we some way holding Stockton responsible for your child's death?

Are we some way holding Stockton responsible for your child's death?

Perhaps were all responsible to some degree.

Perhaps were all responsible to some degree.

Certainly my wife holds me responsible

for bringing her here to England.

The child not a year old, the climate, Europe,

The child not a year old, the climate, Europe,

The child not a year old, the climate, Europe,

The child not a year old, the climate, Europe,

perhaps I'm looking to alleviate responsibility

perhaps I'm looking to alleviate responsibility

By directing it at another.

Please you must excuse my frankness.

Please you must excuse my frankness.

But it is necessary that we confront the truth about ourselves

But it is necessary that we confront the truth about ourselves

But it is necessary that we confront the truth about ourselves

if we are to reach the heart of this matter.

Your absolutely right Mr. Holmes. The truth of the matter.

Your absolutely right Mr. Holmes. The truth of the matter.

Your absolutely right Mr. Holmes. The truth of the matter.

Could you bring yourself to tell us about

the evening Stockton came over to dinner?

Which I understand was the start of your misgivings about him.

Which I understand was the start of your misgivings about him.

Yes. That night I didn't see it clearly myself at the time.

Yes. That night I didn't see it clearly myself at the time.

Yes. That night I didn't see it clearly myself at the time.

Yes. That night I didn't see it clearly myself at the time.

Dinner had passed uneventfully

Dinner had passed uneventfully

though I confess I was somewhat disappointed by our guest.

though I confess I was somewhat disappointed by our guest.

though I confess I was somewhat disappointed by our guest.

His demeanor.

The real nature of the soul.

The real nature of the soul.

Well what is it

to some merely a manifestation of the will.

to some merely a manifestation of the will.

to some merely a manifestation of the will.

But the soul returns to God.

But the soul returns to God.

Like a sound that vanishes in the air.

Like a sound that vanishes in the air.

So thought the Greeks.

Life is death said the philosophers.

Life is death said the philosophers.

Life is death said the philosophers.

But I'm afraid I don't follow that, You're saying you don't believe in God.

But I'm afraid I don't follow that, You're saying you don't believe in God.

But I'm afraid I don't follow that, You're saying you don't believe in God.

The Incas of course were sun worshippers as you seem to know well.

The Incas of course were sun worshippers as you seem to know well.

The Incas of course were sun worshippers as you seem to know well.

The Incas of course were sun worshippers as you seem to know well.

The reason was meteorological

without sun, at night, being mountain dwellers

without sun, at night, being mountain dwellers

they shiver, they freeze.

they shiver, they freeze.

they shiver, they freeze.

What about those on the coast?

The sun was constant.

The sun was constant.

A tyrant in the sky.

And so it was the lesser god they worshiped, the moon.

And so it was the lesser god they worshiped, the moon.

And so it was the lesser god they worshiped, the moon.

The house of the moon.

The young children were sacrificed.

The young children were sacrificed.

Lying on beds of colored wool and cotton.

Lying on beds of colored wool and cotton.

Why?

Why must the children be sacrificed?

Well, not just the children, Jack.

When the chieftain died it was customary to bury him

When the chieftain died it was customary to bury him

with the most beautiful and best loved women.

with the most beautiful and best loved women.

Good God, his wife?

Good God, his wife?

His wife.

His favorite concubines.

And a considerable number more or less of his servants.

And a considerable number more or less of his servants.

And a considerable number more or less of his servants.

His jewels, raw silver, lamas, weapons, food and clothing.

His jewels, raw silver, lamas, weapons, food and clothing.

His jewels, raw silver, lamas, weapons, food and clothing.

His jewels, raw silver, lamas, weapons, food and clothing.

His jewels, raw silver, lamas, weapons, food and clothing.

So in his philosophy, death was life.

So in his philosophy, death was life.

Of course, why not?

It continued in that vein for hours. All kinds of mysticism.

It continued in that vein for hours. All kinds of mysticism.

It continued in that vein for hours. All kinds of mysticism.

It continued in that vein for hours. All kinds of mysticism.

It continued in that vein for hours. All kinds of mysticism.

Mostly beyond my comprehension.

The widows of Malobar.

Burnt themselves in the blaze of the remains of their husbands

Burnt themselves in the blaze of the remains of their husbands

Burnt themselves in the blaze of the remains of their husbands

as a demonstration of fidelity.

as a demonstration of fidelity.

What I can't describe is the effect it had on the company

What I can't describe is the effect it had on the company

What I can't describe is the effect it had on the company

the ladies, in particular.

It was if he had them mesmerized.

It was if he had them mesmerized.

It was if he had them mesmerized.

And yet after he left, Carlotta...

And yet after he left, Carlotta...

And yet after he left, Carlotta...

And yet after he left, Carlotta...

And yet after he left, Carlotta...

He was repulsive.

You found him?

Repulsive.

You'd rather we didn't see him again?

He's your friend.

Come to me.

The following morning

hence subsequently,

hence subsequently,

I became the object of her pain.

But the connection with Stockton and your baby's death, I mean,

But the connection with Stockton and your baby's death, I mean,

But the connection with Stockton and your baby's death, I mean,

But the connection with Stockton and your baby's death, I mean,

as you describe the evening it's hard to forge a link.

as you describe the evening it's hard to forge a link.

I know but it all went wrong Watson from that evening.

I know but it all went wrong Watson from that evening.

I know but it all went wrong Watson from that evening.

I know but it all went wrong Watson from that evening.

This house was if there was a black cloud...

This house was if there was a black cloud...

This house was if there was a black cloud...

I can't describe it. I wish to God I could.

There's so many coincidence.

There's so many coincidence.

Ah Jack.

My son, Jack.

Come and meet my friends, Dr. Watson and Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

Come and meet my friends, Dr. Watson and Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

Come and meet my friends, Dr. Watson and Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

I'm interrupting.

Jack, you're not interrupting at all

Jack, you're not interrupting at all

now come and sit down and talk to us.

now come and sit down and talk to us.

How's the music Jack? You still practicing the violin?

How's the music Jack? You still practicing the violin?

How's the music Jack? You still practicing the violin?

How's the music Jack? You still practicing the violin?

Jack's been given a new violin, a gift from his stepmother.

Jack's been given a new violin, a gift from his stepmother.

Jack's been given a new violin, a gift from his stepmother.

The old one plays rather well, rustily.

The old one plays rather well, rustily.

Holmes plays the violin.

I look forward to meeting your stepmother, Jack

when she's sufficiently recovered.

Indeed. Well let us see if now is not the moment.

Indeed. Well let us see if now is not the moment.

Indeed. Well let us see if now is not the moment.

Mrs. Mason would you go upstairs?

Oh she's not in her room sir. She went out early.

Oh she's not in her room sir. She went out early.

Oh she's not in her room sir. She went out early.

Not. Well why didn't you tell me this?

Not. Well why didn't you tell me this?

Well I thought you knew.

They both went out, father.

Alone?

Mr. Stockton came for them.

He came to pay his respects, sir.

When you were out riding father.

And you saw them leave with him?

My wife and the maid willingly? You both witnessed this?

My wife and the maid willingly? You both witnessed this?

My wife and the maid willingly? You both witnessed this?

Oh just for a short drive they said.

Oh just for a short drive they said.

To take the air, put color in their cheeks.

To take the air, put color in their cheeks.

I really should have been informed of this. My wife is not herself.

I really should have been informed of this. My wife is not herself.

I really should have been informed of this. My wife is not herself.

Was it Mr. Stockton who persuaded her on this foolish drive?

Was it Mr. Stockton who persuaded her on this foolish drive?

Who instigated it?

Why does it worry you, father?

All's well, Mr. Ferguson, they're coming home.

All's well, Mr. Ferguson, they're coming home.

Stockton?

I didn't realize you had come by. I wish you would have told me.

I didn't realize you had come by. I wish you would have told me.

I didn't realize you had come by. I wish you would have told me.

How are the ladies?

Very well.

We had a pleasant drive through the countryside.

We had a pleasant drive through the countryside.

The air is fresh this morning.

Move on.

Nerve of him.

You keep an open mind then?

Against all logic I suppose yes.

Against all logic I suppose yes.

Against all logic I suppose yes.

And Sherlock Holmes?

Such things do not happen in criminal practice in England.

Such things do not happen in criminal practice in England.

Such things do not happen in criminal practice in England.

The notion of the undead walking this earth,

The notion of the undead walking this earth,

The notion of the undead walking this earth,

feasting off innocent females offends against all his reasoning.

feasting off innocent females offends against all his reasoning.

feasting off innocent females offends against all his reasoning.

feasting off innocent females offends against all his reasoning.

What is your own view Reverend as a man of the church?

What is your own view Reverend as a man of the church?

What is your own view Reverend as a man of the church?

Life and death are mysterious states, Doctor.

Life and death are mysterious states, Doctor.

We know little of the resources of either.

We know little of the resources of either.

Carlotta, my darling open the door.

Carlotta, my darling open the door.

Carlotta, open the door please.

Carlotta, open the door.

Jack?

Jack?

Holmes, the local doctor has taken his bed.

Holmes, the local doctor has taken his bed.

It seems my services are called for.

I hope its not catching.

No, I never catch anything.

What are you up to?

My first call's the daughter at the inn. She's not at all well.

My first call's the daughter at the inn. She's not at all well.

He took the crippled boy into his house after the funeral.

He took the crippled boy into his house after the funeral.

He took the crippled boy into his house after the funeral.

All afternoon in his house.

The boy didn't come back till six o'clock.

The boy didn't come back till six o'clock.

She's not going to die, is she doctor?

She's not going to die, is she doctor?

No, but she will pass through a crisis.

No, but she will pass through a crisis.

No, but she will pass through a crisis.

And needs the greatest care.

She should sleep now.

This village is plagued.

Like many another at this time of the year with influenza.

Like many another at this time of the year with influenza.

Like many another at this time of the year with influenza.

You dirty filthy bitch.

You dirty filthy bitch.

What are you doing?

You think I couldn't see you? With Vera lying at deaths door?

You think I couldn't see you? With Vera lying at deaths door?

You think I couldn't see you? With Vera lying at deaths door?

You think I couldn't see you? With Vera lying at deaths door?

Vera?

Don't pretend you didn't know.

She's your girl, Michael, not that foreign trash.

She's your girl, Michael, not that foreign trash.

She's your girl, Michael, not that foreign trash.

She's your girl, Michael, not that foreign trash.

No, Mom. Mom, don't cry.

No, Mom. Mom, don't cry.

Ever since they come here there's nothing but trouble

Ever since they come here there's nothing but trouble

and what with him know that man.

What man, Mr. Stockton?

He's killing everyone.

Michael.

Mr. Holmes?

This is a privilege.

Let's stroll out I think on such a balmy evening.

Let's stroll out I think on such a balmy evening.

In the village?

I have my carriage.

The countryside, how delightful.

So why are you?

Here? For my health.

In village riddled with death and gloom?

In village riddled with death and gloom?

But no crime.

You will lay your hand on your heart and say your not investigating me?

You will lay your hand on your heart and say your not investigating me?

Why, what have you done?

There are several who will tell you

what I'm alleged to have done, and what I am.

Bad angel precursor of death.

Bad angel precursor of death.

No truth in the rumor.

I'm living my life, Holmes. What more does a man do?

I'm living my life, Holmes. What more does a man do?

I'm living my life, Holmes. What more does a man do?

You teach the violin?

Jack? Yes.

But that is not...

My main occupation? No. I study antiquities.

My main occupation? No. I study antiquities.

My main occupation? No. I study antiquities.

Religious cults and customs among the South American Indians

Religious cults and customs among the South American Indians

Religious cults and customs among the South American Indians

I have a modest reputation in that field.

I have a modest reputation in that field.

Published?

Two books.

You're familiar with my subjects?

My travels took me East.

My travels took me East.

Tibet?

And now the quiet of English countryside.

And now the quiet of English countryside.

I'm tracing a little family history.

I'm tracing a little family history.

This is your family home?

The seat of Lord Sinclair.

The villages believe my forbearers were vampires.

The villages believe my forbearers were vampires.

The villages believe my forbearers were vampires.

Some incident involving one of their maidens.

Some incident involving one of their maidens.

Janet Barrows, whose grave you were at with a rose.

Janet Barrows, whose grave you were at with a rose.

Janet Barrows, whose grave you were at with a rose.

Observant of you.

They burnt this house an act of unbridled revenge.

They burnt this house an act of unbridled revenge.

They burnt this house an act of unbridled revenge.

And now they suffer from the guilty fear that I've come back to punish them.

And now they suffer from the guilty fear that I've come back to punish them.

And now they suffer from the guilty fear that I've come back to punish them.

Is that your purpose?

What a pointless exercise. Come, let me show you around.

What a pointless exercise. Come, let me show you around.

What a pointless exercise. Come, let me show you around.

What a pointless exercise. Come, let me show you around.

I am like yourself, an investigator.

I am like yourself, an investigator.

May I share your findings?

No. I want your opinion.

No. I want your opinion.

Do vampires exist in your philosophy?

Do vampires exist in your philosophy?

In human terms, perhaps.

And are you looking at one now?

From this house must have emanated, once, warmth and conviviality.

From this house must have emanated, once, warmth and conviviality.

From this house must have emanated, once, warmth and conviviality.

From this house must have emanated, once, warmth and conviviality.

I may come back to restore it.

Life in the village holds few delights for me.

Life in the village holds few delights for me.

Why did you bring Mrs. Ferguson here?

Why did you bring Mrs. Ferguson here?

No.

Stockton, what is it?

Stockton, what is it?

I... 1... I'm...

I... 1... I'm...

I... 1... I'm...

I... 1... I'm...

I... 1... I'm...

I... 1... I'm...

Unable...

To what?

Are you a friend?

Yes. Your friend.

I cannot tell a living soul.

I cannot tell a living soul.

I cannot. I cannot. I cannot.

I cannot. I cannot. I cannot.

What can't you tell?

Mistress Death.

Mistress Death.

She is with us

insatiable.

insatiable.

Keep her away from me!

Keep her away from me!

Watson.

My wife has bolted her door, my boy, Jack, has banished me.

My wife has bolted her door, my boy, Jack, has banished me.

My wife has bolted her door, my boy, Jack, has banished me.

My wife has bolted her door, my boy, Jack, has banished me.

My wife has bolted her door, my boy, Jack, has banished me.

How fares the village.

Oh medicine should cure their ills.

Oh medicine should cure their ills.

Does your wife have a fever? Let me visit.

What she has is beyond medicine.

It's taken charge of her soul, her very bones.

It's taken charge of her soul, her very bones.

It's taken charge of her soul, her very bones.

It's taken charge of her soul, her very bones.

Is it not grief?

No, I recognize grief. I understand grief.

No, I recognize grief. I understand grief.

No, I recognize grief. I understand grief.

This is some other poison

and we know its source you and I

and we know its source you and I

What am I to do Watson? Just stand aside and it him destroy all?

What am I to do Watson? Just stand aside and it him destroy all?

What am I to do Watson? Just stand aside and it him destroy all?

Easy old man.

What does Holmes make of it?

Does he think were all mad?

I've seen a ghost.

That I don't believe. You? They don't appear to you.

That I don't believe. You? They don't appear to you.

That I don't believe. You? They don't appear to you.

That I don't believe. You? They don't appear to you.

This one did.

Appear so.

It seems I got too close.

Too close to what?

I'll explain later. How's the girl?

I'll explain later. How's the girl?

Oh she'll recover. It's nothing more sinister than influenza.

Oh she'll recover. It's nothing more sinister than influenza.

It seems to have struck the young in particular.

The young?

Half a dozen young girls of the village.

Influenza?

All the usual symptoms, night sweats, drowsiness, lethargy.

All the usual symptoms, night sweats, drowsiness, lethargy.

Oh, Ferguson's downstairs.

We'll join him.

First we must understand this.

Thank you Mrs. Gresty Most reviving.

Thank you Mrs. Gresty Most reviving.

Yes, thank you.

The vampire. Even the legend was not necessarily a dead man.

The vampire. Even the legend was not necessarily a dead man.

The vampire. Even the legend was not necessarily a dead man.

The vampire. Even the legend was not necessarily a dead man.

A living person might attempt such behavior.

A living person might attempt such behavior.

Your saying Stockton is one of these creatures?

Your saying Stockton is one of these creatures?

There are people we know

who suck up the energies of others like a sponge.

who suck up the energies of others like a sponge.

who suck up the energies of others like a sponge.

Draw out their resources and pocket them leaving them fatigued.

Draw out their resources and pocket them leaving them fatigued.

Draw out their resources and pocket them leaving them fatigued.

No longer master of their wills.

No longer master of their wills.

It's a psychological phenomenon. Doctors have acknowledged it

It's a psychological phenomenon. Doctors have acknowledged it

It's a psychological phenomenon. Doctors have acknowledged it

Yes, they exist.

What you say does describe in some measure

What you say does describe in some measure

that night he came to dinner

and the effect he had on Carlotta and the maid.

and the effect he had on Carlotta and the maid.

and the effect he had on Carlotta and the maid.

I had a taste of it myself just now.

I had a taste of it myself just now.

And your ghostly experience?

I don't, for the moment believe what I saw.

I don't, for the moment believe what I saw.

But I do accept hallucination.

The mind forced by another to play tricks.

The mind forced by another to play tricks.

Hypnosis.

Stockton has spent much time with the South American Indians

Stockton has spent much time with the South American Indians

Stockton has spent much time with the South American Indians

Stockton has spent much time with the South American Indians

studying their ancient mysteries.

studying their ancient mysteries.

It's quite possible that he learned something out there

It's quite possible that he learned something out there

It's quite possible that he learned something out there

It's quite possible that he learned something out there

or was effected by an experience.

or was effected by an experience.

But you don't exonerate him for that surely?

But you don't exonerate him for that surely?

No, but he could be suffering

a form of illness, which may respond to treatment

a form of illness, which may respond to treatment

And meanwhile we let him run amock?

The man is destructive. Holmes you're not denying that.

The man is destructive. Holmes you're not denying that.

The man is destructive. Holmes you're not denying that.

He's only destructive if we let him be.

He's only destructive if we let him be.

If we believe too many tales

or use him as nothing more or less than a depository for our own ills.

or use him as nothing more or less than a depository for our own ills.

or use him as nothing more or less than a depository for our own ills.

or use him as nothing more or less than a depository for our own ills.

Are you suggesting that I am doing that?

I think there's a danger of it in this village.

I think there's a danger of it in this village.

I stand with this village Holmes, I live here

I stand with this village Holmes, I live here

and I have seen his direct influence over people. Loved ones.

and I have seen his direct influence over people. Loved ones.

and I have seen his direct influence over people. Loved ones.

A defenseless, innocent baby is dead.

A defenseless, innocent baby is dead.

Now if you can justify That, we part company.

Now if you can justify That, we part company.

Now if you can justify That, we part company.

Now if you can justify That, we part company.

Good night, Watson.

It's one thing to diagnose the problem Watson.

It's one thing to diagnose the problem Watson.

It's quite another, often, to resolve it

It's quite another, often, to resolve it

Yeah your ladyship here is a charm that cannot fail.

Yeah your ladyship here is a charm that cannot fail.

Yeah your ladyship here is a charm that cannot fail.

Pin this to your pillow and you can laugh.

Pin this to your pillow and you can laugh.

Laugh in the face of vampires and hypocrites that visit in the night.

Laugh in the face of vampires and hypocrites that visit in the night.

Laugh in the face of vampires and hypocrites that visit in the night.

Laugh in the face of vampires and hypocrites that visit in the night.

Laugh in the face of vampires and hypocrites that visit in the night.

Your safety, six pence.

Your safety, six pence.

Your safety, six pence.

There's a jackal at work.

I'm off to London.

London?

Till nightfall will you hold the fort?

Certainly.

I thought a visit to Carlotta Ferguson might be useful.

I thought a visit to Carlotta Ferguson might be useful.

As a doctor I might get in to see her.

Interesting.

Also patch things up with her husband.

No point in having him against us.

Quite so.

Saint Sebastian, he will protect your heart

Saint Sebastian, he will protect your heart

Saint Sebastian, he will protect your heart

Saint Sebastian, he will protect your heart

from vampires and prevalent malignants

from vampires and prevalent malignants

from vampires and prevalent malignants

such as wolves, bats and bat suckers.

such as wolves, bats and bat suckers.

such as wolves, bats and bat suckers.

Yours for nine pennies only.

Yours for nine pennies only.

Yours for nine pennies only.

For your loved ones sir,

For your loved ones sir,

Taken back, was she?

This will beat the devil and his night visits.

This will beat the devil and his night visits.

It was smuggled in the habit of a nun all the way from Rome

It was smuggled in the habit of a nun all the way from Rome

It was smuggled in the habit of a nun all the way from Rome

It was smuggled in the habit of a nun all the way from Rome

and was forged in his holiness own spirit.

and was forged in his holiness own spirit.

and was forged in his holiness own spirit.

and was forged in his holiness own spirit.

Oh it's so beautiful.

Oh it's so beautiful.

Oh it's so beautiful.

Now I am safe from all bad people.

Now I am safe from all bad people.

Now I am safe from all bad people.

Silence. Quit that. Burns.

Silence. Quit that. Burns.

Ring around the rosy, Pocket full of posy...

Ring around the rosy, Pocket full of posy...

Ring around the rosy, Pocket full of posy...

To the station. See you later Watson.

To the station. See you later Watson.

Michael.

I got you this. Help you get better.

I got you this. Help you get better.

I got you this. Help you get better.

What's that Michael?

What?

You've been with her.

No. Vera.

Get out. Go on, get out. Leave me!

Get out. Go on, get out. Leave me!

Get out. Go on, get out. Leave me!

Don't touch me.

Out!

In here Doctor Watson.

In here Doctor Watson.

How is she fairing?

She doesn't tell me.

Doctor Watson, Madame.

Mrs. Ferguson?

I'm standing in locum for the village doctor who's sick.

I'm standing in locum for the village doctor who's sick.

Yes. I know who you are.

Yes. I know who you are.

You were here yesterday.

Please sit down.

So what is it you wish to say to me?

So what is it you wish to say to me?

To ask how you are after your tragic loss?

To ask how you are after your tragic loss?

If you need anything for sleeping?

If you need anything for sleeping?

There are no remedies in the world.

that would make me sleep at night doctor.

Yes, I understand.

But the day's different. I sleep.

But the day's different. I sleep.

At least hours fly by without me.

At least hours fly by without me.

Do you wish for something to drink?

Oh no, no. No thank you.

You're friend the detective is not with you, today.

You're friend the detective is not with you, today.

Gone to London.

Your husband told you that Sherlock Holmes was in the village?

Your husband told you that Sherlock Holmes was in the village?

Not my husband, no.

Oh then, it was Mr. Stockton?

Stockton?

It was Stockton, yes.

He was kind enough to take me out yesterday for a drive with my maid.

He was kind enough to take me out yesterday for a drive with my maid.

He was kind enough to take me out yesterday for a drive with my maid.

Do you know Stockton?

No, I haven't met him. Holmes knows him.

No, I haven't met him. Holmes knows him.

He too went for ride yesterday to an old ruined house.

He too went for ride yesterday to an old ruined house.

He too went for ride yesterday to an old ruined house.

He too went for ride yesterday to an old ruined house.

Oh, yes. The house.

Oh, yes. The house.

You've been there?

It's just a burned out house. No interest to me.

It's just a burned out house. No interest to me.

It's just a burned out house. No interest to me.

No ghosts?

Many, I should think, but none came out to play.

Many, I should think, but none came out to play.

What do you make of Stockton?

He seems to arouse strong feelings in people.

He seems to arouse strong feelings in people.

What should that be?

I couldn't tell you It's only what I've heard.

I couldn't tell you It's only what I've heard.

You want my opinion on Stockton? Well, at first I disliked him,

You want my opinion on Stockton? Well, at first I disliked him,

You want my opinion on Stockton? Well, at first I disliked him,

You want my opinion on Stockton? Well, at first I disliked him,

You want my opinion on Stockton? Well, at first I disliked him,

then he was interesting about my country.

then he was interesting about my country.

He speaks my language and so I welcome him.

I know nothing of the village.

Strong feelings you say.

Peasants... English peasants.

Peasants... English peasants.

And Stockton offered you some consolation?

And Stockton offered you some consolation?

And Stockton offered you some consolation?

He understands the dead.

He understands the dead.

He understands the dead.

What happens to us.

Where we go.

Where my little Ricardo has gone. It's the only solace I have.

Where my little Ricardo has gone. It's the only solace I have.

Where my little Ricardo has gone. It's the only solace I have.

Where my little Ricardo has gone. It's the only solace I have.

You have none with your husband?

None. Why did he bring me here to this terrible place?

None. Why did he bring me here to this terrible place?

None. Why did he bring me here to this terrible place?

I tell you because he wanted my little baby to be an Englishman like Jack.

I tell you because he wanted my little baby to be an Englishman like Jack.

I tell you because he wanted my little baby to be an Englishman like Jack.

I tell you because he wanted my little baby to be an Englishman like Jack.

He wanted another boy like Jack.

He wanted another boy like Jack.

Is that so wonderful to end up buried in an English grave?

Is that so wonderful to end up buried in an English grave?

Is that so wonderful to end up buried in an English grave?

I'm sorry if I caused you pain.

Why not? You are a doctor.

Why not? You are a doctor.

It is better to bring the truth out.

Indeed.

And now you will stay for lunch?

Thank you.

I stayed for lunch, tea. I had tea in the garden.

I stayed for lunch, tea. I had tea in the garden.

I stayed for lunch, tea. I had tea in the garden.

She's a remarkable woman. Most cultured person.

She's a remarkable woman. Most cultured person.

She's a remarkable woman. Most cultured person.

I think even you would enjoy her company.

And the maid?

Awe now the maid well.

There are still love marks on Michael's neck.

There are still love marks on Michael's neck.

And I'm only recalling the details since you asked for them.

And I'm only recalling the details since you asked for them.

And Ferguson's part all of this?

Ferguson returned mid afternoon.

And Jack?

Jack?

Jack hadn't returned.

He wasn't missed?

Referred to once or twice but missed. I couldn't tell you

Referred to once or twice but missed. I couldn't tell you

And the girl, here?

Unchanged since this morning.

Your trip to London?

I thought a visit to Stockton's room might be more useful.

I thought a visit to Stockton's room might be more useful.

Did anything happen?

Nothing. Neither the living nor the dead appeared.

Nothing. Neither the living nor the dead appeared.

Nothing. Neither the living nor the dead appeared.

But it was instructive nonetheless.

But it was instructive nonetheless.

Where is he, curse the boy,

Where is he, curse the boy,

with your friend?

Stay in.

Get inside.

Stockton, I want to talk to you.

Get in.

Get in.

See here. Your work.

See here. Your work.

My boy, my wife, my maid you'll have it all.

My boy, my wife, my maid you'll have it all.

My boy, my wife, my maid you'll have it all.

My boy, my wife, my maid you'll have it all.

And we're a part of your village vendetta.

And we're a part of your village vendetta.

I'm sorry what are you talking about?

What do you want from us?

You introduced me to your wife.

Speak English, damn you.

Speak English!

How dare you insult.

No, no.

Now take her, take your creature.

Now take her, take your creature.

but leave my wife and my boy for God's sake.

but leave my wife and my boy for God's sake.

but leave my wife and my boy for God's sake.

Jack stay. Stay Jack.

Jack stay. Stay Jack.

Leave him.

Let him go.

Jack.

Curse you Stockton.

Curse you Stockton.

Came around that bend. Traveling too quick. It's wet.

Came around that bend. Traveling too quick. It's wet.

Came around that bend. Traveling too quick. It's wet.

Came around that bend. Traveling too quick. It's wet.

Came around that bend. Traveling too quick. It's wet.

An accident Mr. Holmes.

That'll be my report. Subject closed.

That'll be my report. Subject closed.

That'll be my report. Subject closed.

A bit odd as you say constable.

Very good then.

You'll be leaving over this day then will you?

You'll be leaving over this day then will you?

Now are problem's gone.

No reason for me to stay.

And I gather the village doctor is better this morning,

And I gather the village doctor is better this morning,

so you won't be needing Dr. Watson's services either?

so you won't be needing Dr. Watson's services either?

No. But his help was appreciated.

No. But his help was appreciated.

Well come on lads, let's get over with.

Well come on lads, let's get over with.

Accident?

Murder?

One of the deeper mysteries.

Where will they put him?

Graveyard where else?

But he can't go there.

In my country sometime they burn the body.

In my country sometime they burn the body.

Well this isn't your country. We're civilized here.

Well this isn't your country. We're civilized here.

Well this isn't your country. We're civilized here.

Well this isn't your country. We're civilized here.

So do you would throw him out to be eaten by wolves?

So do you would throw him out to be eaten by wolves?

So do you would throw him out to be eaten by wolves?

Where would you bury him Jack?

It's your friend Stockton we're talking about.

It's your friend Stockton we're talking about.

You hungry, dear?

No.

Why'd you look at me like that?

Nothing.

Well I've got to work.

The tree that he hit was my tree. The one that I fell from.

The tree that he hit was my tree. The one that I fell from.

The tree that he hit was my tree. The one that I fell from.

The tree that he hit was my tree. The one that I fell from.

You've been to see it?

No your tree Jack. It wasn't down that way

No your tree Jack. It wasn't down that way

No your tree Jack. It wasn't down that way

It was. The very same tree where I had my accident.

It was. The very same tree where I had my accident.

It was. The very same tree where I had my accident.

It was. The very same tree where I had my accident.

Must have a curse on it.

I want to see it. Would you take me Michael?

I want to see it. Would you take me Michael?

I want to see it. Would you take me Michael?

I want to see it. Would you take me Michael?

Not now.

Are you afraid?

No, of course not.

I'll take you.

Michael?

Later if you must.

For man walketh in a vain shadow and disquiet himself in vain.

For man walketh in a vain shadow and disquiet himself in vain.

For man walketh in a vain shadow and disquiet himself in vain.

For man walketh in a vain shadow and disquiet himself in vain.

For man walketh in a vain shadow and disquiet himself in vain.

No Christian burial...

No Christian burial...

Cast him out, devil...

Cast him out, devil...

Deliver me from all mine, offences...

Deliver me from all mine, offences...

Voicing her protest.

I became dumb and opened not my mouth for it was thy doing.

I became dumb and opened not my mouth for it was thy doing.

I became dumb and opened not my mouth for it was thy doing.

I became dumb and opened not my mouth for it was thy doing.

I became dumb and opened not my mouth for it was thy doing.

Take thy plague away form me.

Take thy plague away form me.

I am even consumed by means of thy heavy hand.

I am even consumed by means of thy heavy hand.

I am even consumed by means of thy heavy hand.

When thou will rebukes dost chasten man for sin,

When thou will rebukes dost chasten man for sin,

When thou will rebukes dost chasten man for sin,

thou makest his beauty to consume away—

thou makest his beauty to consume away—

Like it was a bomb fretting away his honor.

Like it was a bomb fretting away his honor.

Like it was a bomb fretting away his honor.

Every man therefore is but vanity.

Every man therefore is but vanity.

Every man therefore is but vanity.

Here my prayer O'Lord

Here my prayer O'Lord

and with thy ears consider my calling.

and with thy ears consider my calling.

Hold not thy peace of my tears

Hold not thy peace of my tears

for I am a stranger with thee and a sojourner as all of fathers were.

for I am a stranger with thee and a sojourner as all of fathers were.

for I am a stranger with thee and a sojourner as all of fathers were.

for I am a stranger with thee and a sojourner as all of fathers were.

for I am a stranger with thee and a sojourner as all of fathers were.

Oh spare me little that. I may recover my strength,

Oh spare me little that. I may recover my strength,

Oh spare me little that. I may recover my strength,

before I go hence and be no more...

before I go hence and be no more...

before I go hence and be no more...

Jack?

Go to him.

Oh spare me a little that I may recover my strength.

Oh spare me a little that I may recover my strength.

Oh spare me a little that I may recover my strength.

Oh spare me a little that I may recover my strength.

It's all right.

Well I think it was claustrophobia.

Nothing worse. Some people get it in churches.

Nothing worse. Some people get it in churches.

Nothing worse. Some people get it in churches.

But he used to sing in my choir every Sunday.

But he used to sing in my choir every Sunday.

But he used to sing in my choir every Sunday.

Well he and Stockton have become quite close.

Well he and Stockton have become quite close.

It must have been a terrible shock.

What a business... the village up in arms

What a business... the village up in arms

What a business... the village up in arms

What a business... the village up in arms

but couldn't deny the man a Christian burial.

but couldn't deny the man a Christian burial.

but couldn't deny the man a Christian burial.

I mean how could 1? What has he done?

I mean how could 1? What has he done?

Did have any relatives as?

Did have any relatives as?

Well no one as far as anyone knows. That's another problem you see.

Well no one as far as anyone knows. That's another problem you see.

Well no one as far as anyone knows. That's another problem you see.

Well no one as far as anyone knows. That's another problem you see.

What to do with his cottage? His possessions?

What to do with his cottage? His possessions?

I shall look over the premises.

Shouldn't we ask the police?

Holmes will know what to look for.

In the business of house clearing now hey Holmes?

In the business of house clearing now hey Holmes?

It may be instructive.

What's that smell in here? Heliotrope?

What's that smell in here? Heliotrope?

What's that smell in here? Heliotrope?

It's the smell of decay.

Will you light that lamp Watson and then we'll set to work.

Will you light that lamp Watson and then we'll set to work.

A ghost? I'll climb up and shake him down if you like.

A ghost? I'll climb up and shake him down if you like.

A ghost? I'll climb up and shake him down if you like.

If he's up there, it doesn't frighten me.

If he's up there, it doesn't frighten me.

You can't frighten me, Stockton.

You can't frighten me, Stockton.

You're under the sod. Where you belong.

You're under the sod. Where you belong.

You won't bother nobody now nor never again.

You won't bother nobody now nor never again.

You won't bother nobody now nor never again.

Dolly?

Come on now, don't play silly games.

Dolly.

Here's one by Stockton. Religions in Peru.

Here's one by Stockton. Religions in Peru.

Here's one by Stockton. Religions in Peru.

Fish god, Crab god, Fox god in Flight.

Fish god, Crab god, Fox god in Flight.

Fish god, Crab god, Fox god in Flight.

Taboos, witchcrafts, sorcery...

Taboos, witchcrafts, sorcery...

is there nothing this man hasn't dabbled in?

is there nothing this man hasn't dabbled in?

Vampires.

There's a book here on vampires Holmes.

There's a book here on vampires Holmes.

She's been attacked. Down by the tree. It was him.

She's been attacked. Down by the tree. It was him.

She's been attacked. Down by the tree. It was him.

Person to turn vampire generally wizards,

Person to turn vampire generally wizards,

suicides and those who come to a violent end or being cursed...

suicides and those who come to a violent end or being cursed...

suicides and those who come to a violent end or being cursed...

suicides and those who come to a violent end or being cursed...

suicides and those who come to a violent end or being cursed...

Tonight two perfect specimens from whence I draw my strength.

Tonight two perfect specimens from whence I draw my strength.

Tonight two perfect specimens from whence I draw my strength.

Tonight two perfect specimens from whence I draw my strength.

My two Peruvian ladies revived me.

My two Peruvian ladies revived me.

My two Peruvian ladies revived me.

Vampire will bring his victim to the foot of death but not beyond.

Vampire will bring his victim to the foot of death but not beyond.

Vampire will bring his victim to the foot of death but not beyond.

He will nurse it back to health with all the after occurrence of love...

He will nurse it back to health with all the after occurrence of love...

He will nurse it back to health with all the after occurrence of love...

He will nurse it back to health with all the after occurrence of love...

And yet am I also possessed?

And yet am I also possessed?

And yet am I also possessed?

when I visit the house is she not commanding me to relinquish,

when I visit the house is she not commanding me to relinquish,

when I visit the house is she not commanding me to relinquish,

when I visit the house is she not commanding me to relinquish,

when I visit the house is she not commanding me to relinquish,

to hand my mantel on to another...

to hand my mantel on to another...

Indeed may be loved and devour her again

Indeed may be loved and devour her again

whereby he's forever nourished.

whereby he's forever nourished.

He called to me.

Tell me your dream.

She wanted me to take her there so I did.

One minute she was standing there then she was gone.

One minute she was standing there then she was gone.

I couldn't see her.

Then she appeared again by the tree and fell into my arms.

Then she appeared again by the tree and fell into my arms.

On her neck were bites and blood.

Did you make these marks?

No... no sir, not I, it was Stockton.

No... no sir, not I, it was Stockton.

You saw him?

Well no, but he was there right enough.

Well no, but he was there right enough.

Stockton is dead.

No sir, he is not,

or if it is, it's the living dead as God's my witness.

or if it is, it's the living dead as God's my witness.

See the mark on her. See for yourself.

Vampires don't exist.

Vampires don't exist.

Michael, look at me!

They don't exist.

What's the matter with the dog?

It some form of paralysis.

Did it come on suddenly?

Yesterday.

Remarkable and suggestive.

Remarkable and suggestive.

What do you mean? What's the dog got to do with anything?

What do you mean? What's the dog got to do with anything?

I can't tell you this instant.

May Watson be permitted to examine the maid?

May Watson be permitted to examine the maid?

Of course.

The man's death perhaps in part I caused it.

The man's death perhaps in part I caused it.

The man's death perhaps in part I caused it.

I don't deny that I lost my temper Holmes.

I don't deny that I lost my temper Holmes.

But that's nothing to the suffering that's been brought to this family,

But that's nothing to the suffering that's been brought to this family,

my wife, the baby boy and it continues to be brought

my wife, the baby boy and it continues to be brought

my wife, the baby boy and it continues to be brought

my wife, the baby boy and it continues to be brought

now on the maid. Explain that to me, Holmes.

now on the maid. Explain that to me, Holmes.

now on the maid. Explain that to me, Holmes.

Good morning, Jack.

Mr. Holmes, the detective.

Mr. Holmes, the detective.

Mr. Holmes, the detective.

Dolores is feeling better, father.

It's a slight fever nothing worse.

She was out with Michael last night. They were caught in a storm.

She was out with Michael last night. They were caught in a storm.

She was out with Michael last night. They were caught in a storm.

Lover's marks?

No.

Then what?

This is also the tree that Jack fell from as a boy that caused his injury

This is also the tree that Jack fell from as a boy that caused his injury

This is also the tree that Jack fell from as a boy that caused his injury

This is also the tree that Jack fell from as a boy that caused his injury

This is also the tree that Jack fell from as a boy that caused his injury

or so told Michael.

Stockton and Jack? Now that's too much to swallow.

Stockton and Jack? Now that's too much to swallow.

Stockton and Jack? Now that's too much to swallow.

Stockton and Jack? Now that's too much to swallow.

Jack was lying. I asked Ferguson.

Jack was lying. I asked Ferguson.

Jack was lying. I asked Ferguson.

Jack's tree is in quite another part of the woods.

Jack's tree is in quite another part of the woods.

But why should he lie about that?

Why indeed?

Out of my hands. It was the constable, he decided.

Out of my hands. It was the constable, he decided.

Out of my hands. It was the constable, he decided.

We can't. It's outside the law. It's a violation.

We can't. It's outside the law. It's a violation.

Well what will the spirits make of it?

Well what will the spirits make of it?

Where we taking him, Mr. Gresty?

Back to where he belongs where he can do this village no harm.

Back to where he belongs where he can do this village no harm.

He tried to strangle me.

Some water please, Mrs. Gresty?

It was like a big black animal, a cat or a spider.

It was like a big black animal, a cat or a spider.

It was like a big black animal, a cat or a spider.

It was like a big black animal, a cat or a spider.

It had hair on the inside of its hands, and they covered my throat.

It had hair on the inside of its hands, and they covered my throat.

It had hair on the inside of its hands, and they covered my throat.

It had hair on the inside of its hands, and they covered my throat.

It was just a bad dream Vera.

Just a bad dream.

I don't like it here, Mr. Gresty. Let's drop him and get out fast.

I don't like it here, Mr. Gresty. Let's drop him and get out fast.

I don't like it here, Mr. Gresty. Let's drop him and get out fast.

Down here.

Are we going to do the other thing?

What's that Michael?

You know what you do with the rats.

You know what you do with the rats.

You've been a mind whip boy.

We haven't, no.

I'm not going down there, I won't.

What's that?

It's from in here.

Who can it be?

There's been a desecration, Watson.

Stockton has been returned to the home

of his forbearers I would imagine.

It's the matter of the police or the bishop,

no concern of ours for the moment.

How's the girl?

Oh she's calm, sleeping now.

Marks?

Not a scratch.

Window?

Bolted from the inside.

A case of hysteria, then.

But the Ferguson maid Holmes, I swear...

Yes that we must take seriously. You coming?

Of course.

Jack?

She'd blood on her mouth he saw it.

She'd blood on her mouth he saw it.

She and that man Stockton, both of them vampires.

She and that man Stockton, both of them vampires.

She and that man Stockton, both of them vampires.

She and that man Stockton, both of them vampires.

Where's your mistress now?

Locked in her room, she is a monster

Would she see me?

She's the devil, sir.

The maid then?

Where's the boy?

Jack? Oh he's in his room, I think.

Mr. Ferguson, I don't know where he is.

Mr. Ferguson, I don't know where he is.

It was poison. Curare I think.

It was poison. Curare I think.

It was poison. Curare I think.

Will she live?

Yes. Carlotta discovered it was attempting to—

Yes. Carlotta discovered it was attempting to—

suck the venom out, you knew.

Stolen from Stockton, or perhaps Stockton gave it to him.

Stolen from Stockton, or perhaps Stockton gave it to him.

Stolen from Stockton, or perhaps Stockton gave it to him.

An arrow dipped in curare. Two small incisions into the neck.

An arrow dipped in curare. Two small incisions into the neck.

An arrow dipped in curare. Two small incisions into the neck.

An arrow dipped in curare. Two small incisions into the neck.

An arrow dipped in curare. Two small incisions into the neck.

He tried it on the dog first.

He tried it on the dog first.

Jack?

I knew it couldn't be Jack in the ruin.

I heard him playing the violin at Stockton's house.

I heard him playing the violin at Stockton's house.

And what about the ghost?

Trick of the light.

But the ruin had become Jack's playground.

I saw him there on my second visit and now here.

I saw him there on my second visit and now here.

His inspiration hidden away in Cupboards, a dark world of imagination

His inspiration hidden away in Cupboards, a dark world of imagination

His inspiration hidden away in Cupboards, a dark world of imagination

His inspiration hidden away in Cupboards, a dark world of imagination

brought alive by a disturbed adolescent boy.

brought alive by a disturbed adolescent boy.

But to pretend to be a vampire.

No, Watson, believe.

Believe he is a vampire

Remember his behavior in the church? His fear of the cross?

Remember his behavior in the church? His fear of the cross?

Remember his behavior in the church? His fear of the cross?

And Stockton too?

Why not? He saw Stockton's affect upon people.

Why not? He saw Stockton's affect upon people.

Why not? He saw Stockton's affect upon people.

His control over women. What better thing to be?

His control over women. What better thing to be?

His control over women. What better thing to be?

To win the respects, affection, love perhaps.

To win the respects, affection, love perhaps.

To win the respects, affection, love perhaps.

We must find him. He'll be at the ruin with his master.

We must find him. He'll be at the ruin with his master.

We must find him. He'll be at the ruin with his master.

We must find him. He'll be at the ruin with his master.

Get thee to hell, burned forever and a day.

Get thee to hell, burned forever and a day.

Get thee to hell, burned forever and a day.

Get thee to hell, burned forever and a day.

Get thee to hell, burned forever and a day.

Let thy foul carcass be food for jackals,

Let thy foul carcass be food for jackals,

Let thy foul carcass be food for jackals,

and thy blood drink for pariah dogs.

and thy blood drink for pariah dogs.

and thy blood drink for pariah dogs.

and thy blood drink for pariah dogs.

and thy blood drink for pariah dogs.

It's a blow to the head.

See that he lives, Watson.

Jack.

Jack.

Well they are returning to her country.

They have nothing in this village to keep them

They have nothing in this village to keep them

and neither have you my good friends

but I for one shall remember your efforts with gratitude.

but I for one shall remember your efforts with gratitude.

but I for one shall remember your efforts with gratitude.

This business with Stockton?

This business with Stockton?

I'll remove to another parish quietly, no fuss.

I'll remove to another parish quietly, no fuss.

May he rest in peace.

Goodbye.

The baby Holmes? You don't think...

I respect the verdict of your profession. Phenomena wasn't it?

I respect the verdict of your profession. Phenomena wasn't it?

I respect the verdict of your profession. Phenomena wasn't it?

And Stockton's death?

Accident, fate, who knows but Jack was no murderer.

Accident, fate, who knows but Jack was no murderer.

Accident, fate, who knows but Jack was no murderer.

Accident, fate, who knows but Jack was no murderer.

Stockton's face in the locket?

Stockton's face in the locket?

Got from a photograph by a clever child.

Got from a photograph by a clever child.

Will there be any record of these events?

Will there be any record of these events?

The vampire of Lamberley.

The vampire of Lamberley.

No.

Perhaps the world is not yet prepared.

Perhaps the world is not yet prepared.