Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 25, 2023 Chapter 4 Again another afternoon in Quaker Street 9 ¾ Dr. Sonwat enters Herlock Sholmes‘ living room: “Ah, I see you have resolved the mystery of the twin rabbits.” Sholmes: “Yepp.” Dr. Sonwat: “Amazing. That must have been quite difficult and exciting.” Sholmes: “Yepp.” Sholmes: “Have a seat. Something new has come up.” Dr. Sonwat: “And that is?” Sholmes: “A man came here this morning, obviously functioning as a messenger. He introduced himself as ‘Bauwn Shauwn’ and he added that he spells his name ‘Bean Sean’.” Dr. Sonwat: “And you asked him whether he was from Celtic origin?” Sholmes: “Precisely. But apparently, he was just bad at spelling.” Dr. Sonwat: “What else did he say?” Sholmes: “His master, Lord Thomas Fortescue had sent him. Fortescue is requesting our help in a case where the police obviously has given up.” Dr. Sonwat: “And what happened?” Sholmes: “I guess something has suddenly disappeared in a mysterious way.” Dr. Sonwat: “Do we have a pattern here?” Sholmes: “Let’s find out!” (They depart to meet with Lord Fortescue.) At Lord Fortescue’s manor, Fetherstone Hall: Fortescue: “My good Sholmes and Dr. Sonwat – I am glad that you were able to come here at short notice. Inspector Destrale unfortunately thought that the police could do nothing in this case. So I put my hopes on you.” Sholmes: “Rightfully so. Now, what exactly has happened?” Fortescue: “Certainly, certainly, in short, I had it, but when I came home, it was gone and I am very sure that it wasn’t me.” Dr. Sonwat (to himself): “I have heard that kind of talk before…” Sholmes (nodding to Dr. Sonwat): “Lord Fortescue, could you be a bit more precise?” Fortescue: “Certainly, certainly. I have bought a precious diamond which I wanted to give to my wife as a birthday present. When I came home yesterday, I put the box with the diamond on this table over here and then left to the city.” Sholmes: “And when you came home the box was gone?” Fortescue: “Exactly. How did you know?” Sholmes: “And then the butler said something very strange?” Dr. Sonwat (to himself): “I have heard that kind of talk before…” Fortescue: “Exactly. How did you know?” Sholmes: “It is my job to know these things.” Fortescue: “Certainly, certainly.” Sholmes: “Can we have a brief chat with your butler.” Fortescue: “Certainly, certainly. I’ll call him.” (The butler enters) Sholmes: “Ah, of course, Bauwn Shauwn , I mean, Bean Sean. Now, please tell us, what you have sean, I mean, seen. Tell us exactly what happened to the box that Lord Fortescue had placed here.” Bean Sean: “Yes, Sir. But that was very simple and straightforward.” (The butler describes in great detail what he had witnessed.) Bean Sean: “The box was on the red table over there. The master had left but just a few minutes later, he returned, while I was dusting the room.” Sholmes: “Did Lord Fortescue say anything?” Bean Sean: “No, he just gave me a nod as if to appreciate my work. Then he took the box and left again.” Fortescue: “I most certainly did not!” Dr. Sonwat (to the butler): “Did you know what was in the box?” Bean Sean: “Of course not. I do not spy onto my master.” Fortescue: “What, for heaven’s sake has happened here?” Sholmes: “This is what I will soon find out!” (to be continued) This episode's hidden song reference: Spoiler "I've (often) heard that kind of talk before" - Albert Hammond: It Never Rains in Southern California The storyline so far: (The Adventure of the Horse Race Money) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 (you are here) Chapter 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOD Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) Herlock Sholmes is a successful detective. He resolved the mystery of the twin rabbits. Yes yes, the police. If you need them, they can't help. But if I park my horse somewhere, I immediately get a traffic ticket. This time there is a squirrel in the room. I noticed that there were fresh flowers on the table in Rushinthought and Fortescue's room. That and the trousers with the boots is a clear indication that it was the gardener! Edited February 25, 2023 by NOD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murdoch17 Posted February 25, 2023 The mystery deepens! Also, good song choice. I though it seemed familiar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff of Clubs Posted February 25, 2023 Oh no! I hope Bean Sean doesn't die! 😂🤣😂 ...again... great installment. I do enjoy these interiors of yours very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted February 25, 2023 Great story as always Is the tobacco pipe a Lego piece? From which set is the pirate picture sticker on the wall of Fortescue's house? It looks great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted February 25, 2023 @Yperio_Bricks : the pipe is brickwarrior stuff (I had some for the doctor ) I'm sure there are some monkey behind the scene, especially the one in charge of the new money system ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yperio_Bricks Posted February 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Professor Thaum said: @Yperio_Bricks : the pipe is brickwarrior stuff (I had some for the doctor ) Thank you! So after further investigation i see that the thief again wore the sand legs with the brown boots! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kai NRG Posted February 25, 2023 The plot thickens! AND there is a squirrel... the case is coming together. The pattern with the teeth pieces around the top edge of the room is lovely! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 26, 2023 On 2/25/2023 at 8:15 AM, NOD said: Herlock Sholmes is a successful detective. He resolved the mystery of the twin rabbits. Yes yes, the police. If you need them, they can't help. But if I park my horse somewhere, I immediately get a traffic ticket. This time there is a squirrel in the room. I noticed that there were fresh flowers on the table in Rushinthought and Fortescue's room. That and the trousers with the boots is a clear indication that it was the gardener! Parking horses is getting extremely difficult in Corrington these days 18 hours ago, Murdoch17 said: The mystery deepens! Also, good song choice. I though it seemed familiar. Yepp, one of those oldies... 17 hours ago, Jeff of Clubs said: Oh no! I hope Bean Sean doesn't die! 😂🤣😂 ...again... great installment. I do enjoy these interiors of yours very much! I think Bauwn Shauwn is quite safe 17 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: Great story as always Is the tobacco pipe a Lego piece? From which set is the pirate picture sticker on the wall of Fortescue's house? It looks great! Dr. Thaum is right on the pipe piece. The pirate picture - I think it is from buccaneer bay but I am not sure... I just had it 16 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: @Yperio_Bricks : the pipe is brickwarrior stuff (I had some for the doctor ) I'm sure there are some monkey behind the scene, especially the one in charge of the new money system ! There is no new money system in Corrington! 16 hours ago, Yperio_Bricks said: Thank you! So after further investigation i see that the thief again wore the sand legs with the brown boots! Good observation! 15 hours ago, Kai NRG said: The plot thickens! AND there is a squirrel... the case is coming together. The pattern with the teeth pieces around the top edge of the room is lovely! Someone was noting the absence of squirrels.... Thanks for the appraisal. No ships in this storyline. Just interiors, interiors, interiors Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor Thaum Posted February 26, 2023 1 hour ago, Captain Braunsfeld said: There is no new money system in Corrington! Not yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Braunsfeld Posted February 26, 2023 8 hours ago, Professor Thaum said: Not yet They already have the imperial system - what could be worse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites