Sherlock Holmes

You and Mary help Lady Ashley up to her room and put her to bed.

Only we, we, Monsieur.

Just keep her quiet.

A cup of hot tea will do her no harm when she comes round.

And now, gentlemen, if you'll excuse me.

I'm sorry, Sir Hubert, but I must ask you to remain here with us for a few moments.

Why?

I don't understand.

Sir Hubert, Lady Ashley's reaction to the news of Drenko's death was a good deal more pronounced than might be expected in the circumstances.

I haven't the faintest idea what you're trying to insinuate.

I insinuate nothing.

I merely state facts.

Would you prefer that I question her, or will you tell me what lies in back of all this?

Very well, Mr. Holmes.

But I should like to spare my wife as much as possible.

My only interest is in any light that she might be able to shed on the matter.

Cynthia is a very young and very beautiful woman.

Yes, I still don't believe anyone killed the fellow, but if someone did, it sounds like a good riddance.

Unfortunately, Watson, we are not concerned with the equities of the murder, but with its solution.

Thank you, Sir Hubert.