Captain Braunsfeld

(Still at South Cothelstone Hall – now at the main gate– Herlock Sholmes and friends have just caught the villains) A stand-off: The Marquis slowly moves towards the main villain, who is wearing a horrible green mask. …when suddenly the door is opened. Inspector Destrale: “Well, what’s going on here? The neighbours have complained that everything is too quiet here!” With a violent jump the villain knocks over Destrale and makes a run. The mischievous butler quickly follows. And as our heroes rush around the open door… … Destrale is just back on his feet and is blocking their way again! Sholmes: “Destrale – you picked the perfectly wrong moment…” Dr. Sonwat: “Now they have escaped.” Marquis: “Vous Vous Vous!” As our heroes finally stumble out of the main gate, all traces of the villains have disappeared. Sholmes and Sonwat plunge onto the stairs while the Marquis angrily shakes his sword at the distance. Inspector Destrale: “I am sorry, Sholmes…” Sholmes: “It’s fine. How could you know…” Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell (thinking slowly, says nothing) Dr. Sonwat: “At least we have driven the villains away from their lair. And…” Sholmes: “And?” Dr. Sonwat: “… and we will be back at Quaker Street in time for tea.” Epilogue (Back at Quaker Street 9 ¾ ) Dr. Sonwat: “What an exciting adventure.” Sholmes: “Yepp.” Dr. Sonwat: “But there are still things to be done!” Sholmes: “Like what?” Dr. Sonwat: “Finally naming the dog.” Sholmes: “Oh. No. That has been done.” Dr. Sonwat: “What’s his name then?” Sholmes: “Her name. You look, my dear Hisham, but you do not observe.” Dr. Sonwat: “Right, her name then. What is it?” Sholmes: “Her name is Keeva. Spelt Caoimhe.” Dr. Sonwat: “Why? Have you lost your spelling abilities?“ Sholmes: “I am sure that she is of Celtic origin.” (The End) (Or, is it?) The complete storyline: (The Adventure of the Horse Race Money) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 (you are here) Thanks for following this storyline so actively. The villain with the green mask is a nod to the old French "Fantomas" movies from the sixties, in which the villain also always managed to escape in the end. Maybe Herlock Sholmes will be able to catch him in a future adventure? We will see. Happy Easter!

In my opinion, you nailed it. But using nails on a submarine is not a good idea...

Fantastic creation

"What shall I be wearing tonight", is a key question for many people. I can help out by giving some tips regarding how to dress for different occasions. Let's say you are going to the city - for work or pleasure - or you have to wear an evening dress for a special occasion. Or you have fun on the beach. Here's what you should be wearing if you are a lady, a lord or a trapper: As you can see from the pictures, wearing something red is always right!

Looks fine, this Haruna Bay. Very playable too

(Still at South Cothelstone Hall – still in the basement – Herlock Sholmes and Dr. Sonwat have just opened the mysterious massive doors.) Dr. Sonwat: “There is a cell down the hallway!” Sholmes: “With a prisoner in it!” Dr. Sonwat: “The real Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell, I assume. Yes, the real Dr. Thinkslow. The other Dr. Thinkslow is just imitating.” Sholmes: “Trapped in his own home! And we have been trapped by a false Thinkslow-Shootwell.” (They free Thinkslow-Shootwell and lead him into the basement room.) Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell (still shocked and shaken): “Who are you? What has happened?” Sholmes (deducting): “We are Herlock Sholmes and Dr. Hisham J. Sonwat, accompanied by the Marquis. We are here to solve the secret of the horse race money. You are Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell, captured here in your own home by a villain who is able to disguise himself as practically anybody with the help of rubber masks. He started with your likeness and then impersonated you at the “Crab and Lobster Club”, as you are probably someone who does not say much, where he overheard when Lord Rushinthought boasted with his win at the races and Lord Fortescue brought the diamond along. Then the villain disguised himself as Rushinthought and Fortescue and went into their homes to steal. We were hired to solve these crimes and came her only to be trapped by the villain who was wearing your mask again. I may assume that it all started when you hired a new butler?” Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell (still shocked and shaken): “Yes.” Sholmes (deducting): “I did not trust that Liam Jiamh. And then one day you encountered someone who looked just like you and who imprisoned you down here in the basement.” Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell (still shocked and shaken): “Yes.” Sholmes: “Normally I’d ask something along the lines of ‘what did he look like’ but that is not helping this time…” Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell (still shocked and shaken): “But how?” Sholmes: “Let me show you.” Sholmes: “This is the mask of Lord Rushinthought. You see how well this rubber mask has been crafted?” Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell (still shocked and shaken): nods Sholmes: “The other mask is showing Lord Fortescue’s face. The hairpieces for you are on the doll at the entrance of the basement. And Lord Fortescue’s moustache too. That means that the villain is no longer using your likeness. And he might still be around.” Dr. Sonwat: “Let’s get him!” They catch the pair of villains at the entrance as they are just trying to make their exit. Sholmes: “Not so fast! We got the Marquis and he is armed! He will cut you in two before you have drawn your blades!” Sholmes: “Now: where is the money and the diamond?” (to be continued) This episode's hidden song reference: The storyline so far: (The Adventure of the Horse Race Money) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 (you are here) Chapter 11 (final chapter) We are getting towards the final chapter of the storyline. Should I post it on Easter Sunday?

The Curse of Lady Flubber - I guess that would involve some MOCs that would be quite difficult to build... Feel free to write the story

The famous gaul longships - who could ever forget them Very fine layout!

Hi Ecclesiastes - fine build with so many details (e.g. roofs). Great!

Congratulations! Payment is, of course, a gwuinee.

People tell me it is a gaff-rigged schooner. To me, @Professor Thaum's creation was just a fine looking ship, which I wanted to share with the frontpage visitors. Find out more about the "Spitting Snake of Pontelli" in the LEGO Pirates Forum.

Thanks. And well observed!

Fine reference. For me, "mirror mirror on the wall" is linked to the tale of Snow White. One seems to make a leaving as a bad guy... Not having a tulip farm does not go down well with licensing these days Thanks. The mirror piece was just right for a story that is about masks.. Thanks. And your question has been answered above. Good questions. Do we get to see how the apparatus works? No

someone noticed!

(Still at South Cothelstone Hall – still outside the room in which Sholmes and Dr. Sonwat are trapped.) The Marquis quickly grabs the key and snickeringly unlocks the door. Eager to save his friends, he rushes through the door. Marquis: “Vous Vous Vous!” Sholmes, relieved, jumps up in excitement: “Marquis! Just in the nick of time! Only you could climb the walls and sneak in through an open window.” The Marquis nods, grinning wildly, seeming equally happy to see them. Sholmes: “Let’s catch the false Thinkslow-Shootwell!” Dr. Sonwat also leaps up to his feet while the Marquis in a swift motion both drops the key and draws his sword – and rushes forward through the open door! Dr. Sonwat: “Let’s get him!” Searching for Dr. Thinkslow-Shootwell our heroes finally arrive in the basement: Dr. Sonwat: “This is the strangest basement I have ever seen!” Sholmes: “Apart from the cellars in ‘The Secret of the Mysterious Bottle’ and ‘The Curse of Lady Flubber’ I agree.” Dr. Sonwat: “And what is this chemical apparatus for?” Sholmes: “Might have something to do with all the rubber here.” Dr. Sonwat: “Rubber?” Sholmes: “Yes, it is here in this bucket. And over there too. And there is a mirror, mirror on the wall.” Dr. Sonwat: “And what are those heads in front of the mirror?” Sholmes: “They are masks, my dear Hisham. This one on the right- that is not Lord Rushinthought’s real head – it is a mask.” (to the Marquis:) "Stop making funny faces!" Marquis: “Vous Vous Vous!” Dr. Sonwat: “So this is what was used to get into Lord Rushinthought’s home unnoticed.” Sholmes: “Yes. Someone wearing a mask of this quality could easily pass through as Lord Rushinthought himself. As long as he would keep quiet and not say a word.” (Sonwat opens the large door) Dr. Sonwat: “What will we find behind these mysterious massive doors?” Sholmes: “This is what I will soon find out!” (to be continued) This episode's hidden song reference: The storyline so far: (The Adventure of the Horse Race Money) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 (you are here) Chapter 10 Special thanks to Fraunces for pointing me to that mirror piece!

There it is, the tercio! Excellent creation!

Yes, this is an upgrade to the armada flagship. Nice shape!

Great photo, well-deserved frontpage entry. Heel mooi!

Sometimes one picture is all it takes - and one picture says it all. @Servertijd has created that one special picture in his creation called treasure hunting. Check it out in the LEGO Pirates Forum.

That's half a gwuinnee. But who would want to cut such a cute animal? It is a bit strange when the readers seem to know more about my stories than I can remember myself

I go for option 4. It turns out they weren't really in this room after all and everything was a dream Or the organ reveals a hidden door? The marquis is playing the organ? The drums!!!

That is of course the best explanation EVER

Unbelievable. I am speechless!

Yepp Yepp

This is more than just fine minifigs: "Musketeers will join the pikemen to complete the feared Eslandian tercios." There is some knowledge of history behind this. Plus the fine work on torso & leg combo. (Aided by some 3rd party spears?)