Holmes University: The Master Blackmailer Page #3

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master Aggie.

I think he's a

shady character.

Your right he is.

Oh God.

Lillie.

She won't come

here for no job.

Why would she want

to work here for?

She was a real

lady's maid,

you could tell

by her clothes.

What was she after then?

I think you're getting

to a bit too curious.

Yes you are

and I'm getting cold.

Snuggling good.

Just a kiss.

I don't know how.

Poor boy.

Holmes

I've had an idea.

A way in which we can bring

this fellow Milverton

within the grasp

of the law.

If we could tempt

him to blackmail

an innocent person

we should have him.

Now suppose...

suppose I was to

be the recipient

of some indiscreet

letters.

You Watson?

Who would prey

write these letters?

Someone of our

acquaintance.

And you and your

plumbing persona

could offer them for sale.

And at the moment

of transaction

Lestrade would be on

hand to arrest him.

But legally we

cannot move

until some victim

is prepared

to sacrifice

their reputation

by going to the police.

There must be some way

we can fight this devil.

There is.

There is.

In a mere three

weeks, my love,

this all will be yours.

I feel unworthy of it.

Nonsense.

There's no woman on

earth more worthy.

I feel unwell.

I know what it

is your feeling.

It's your Uncle Charles,

I do understand.

We have our future ahead.

We have each other for

the rest of our lives.

Where can I find

Monsieur Vetron?

Sherlock Holmes.

Good evening monsieur.

You see I've

tried to bring

a little bit of

Paris to London.

Camille's method

is simple.

Camille?

C-A-M, C.A.M.

Watson, you know sometimes

you absolutely amaze me.

He allows it to be known

that he is prepared

to pay very high sums

for letters, which

compromise people

of wealth and position.

Do you receive, do you

receive these letters from

valets and maids?

Not only them

sometimes, how

do you say,

gentile ruffians

who have the confidence

and affection

of trusting women?

No one knows where

Camille's grip may fall.

You are his agent,

his conductor?

Me?

No, no, no, we go back

a number of years.

Really, people are

stupid enough

to trust their servants.

Did you help conduct a

housemaid to him recently?

And what his your

interest monsieur?

I have a friend

who may have

something to sell.

Oh yes?

Well come this way.

Tell me about him.

Well he needs to

know the procedure.

The matter is delicate.

Of course.

It always is.

He's a personal physician

to the Duke and

Duchess of Landish.

Now this housemaid

who came by recently?

She's here tonight

celebrating her birthday.

In a year from now

she'll be on the streets.

At whose expense?

Lady Eva Blackwell.

Engaged to the

Earl of Dovercourt.

Said to be married

within weeks.

She must submit

herself to our care.

Somehow without delay.

How dare you come

into this house?

How dare you?

My dear young lady

a show of temper

will avail

you nothing.

I can't pay you.

I haven't the

money to pay you.

Give me back my letters!

Please,

Ieave me alone.

You must be resourceful

in finding the money.

You have

influential friends.

Surely they'll

come to your aid.

No, they won't.

Who can I tell?

That's not my concern.

The Earl of

Dovercourt my lady.

Don't fuss.

Oh there's a good fellow.

Now Henry.

This is Mr. Milverton.

I'm honoured to

meet you my Lord.

And what is your

business here?

Business?

Shall we share

with his lordship

our little

secret Lady Eva?

No.

As you wish.

My card sir.

Thank you.

Good day to you both.

Stokes?

Hmmm?

What time is it?

Twenty past four.

How much longer Escott?

Well if you'll

forgive me

for saying so

Mr. Hebworth,

you're plumbing's in

the shocking stage.

It's the worst

I've ever seen.

Two more days

then you're out.

Come and see me tonight.

Woops.

Oh Aggie.

I have it under authority

that she rides this way

every Sunday afternoon.

Would you recognize her?

Well I've seen her

likeness in a magazine

if she's with

Dovercourt, I might.

Eva?

Boy get the horse.

I'm a Doctor.

Her godmother lives

just over there.

We could carry her

if it's safe to

lift her doctor.

Yes.

There's no injury

Darling?

I'm so sorry to be

of so much trouble.

You lay where

you are my dear.

You're in safe hands now.

Lady Swinstead.

All England shares

in your grief.

My colleague,

Doctor Watson,

is attending Lady Eva.

Poor child is

very disturbed

by the death

of my husband.

There's nothing

serious Lady Swinstead

but I would advise

you to make her rest

and get her own

doctor to see her.

Of course.

Thank you Doctor Watson.

May Lady Eva

need my services

please.

Eva?

It was Milverton

who caused her fall.

She saw his carriage.

He wrings the nerves

of his victims

to add to his already

swollen moneybags.

He is the worst

man in London.

Seething,

slithering and sly.

Yes, is there nothing

better we can do

than spend our

time here Holmes?

You have any suggestions?

Confront him.

Challenge him.

The brain before

the cudgel.

Meanwhile,

just like him,

he'll squeeze his victims

till he's drained them dry

and we're doing

nothing to stop him.

Holmes?

You must eat child.

What's troubling you?

Are you expecting

someone?

No.

I'm just thinking

about my wedding.

Now tell me the truth.

Gotcha!

What time do they

go to bed in

this house Aggie?

What do you want

to know for?

So I know when it's

safe to visit you.

You could always come

in over the wall.

Throw pebbles

at my window.

Which is your window?

I'll only tell you

if you marry me love.

Oh Aggie I can't.

Then I wont tell!

You have such a

way with words.

All right.

I'm at the very, very

top on the corner

and Master, he's

a floor below

but he's next

to the garden

and Monsieur Hebworth

he's on the ground floor

just across

from the study.

Lewis is sleeping don't

you come wake him.

There's a joke in

the servant's hall.

Why don't he

sleep upstairs?

Because the master

wants him on guard.

[unintelligible]

He's afraid of burglars.

Are you a burglar?

You touched my heart.

I will make you

a gift of mine.

Off you go.

Off you go.

Maximilian,

who let you out?

Stop.

Come here.

Robert, stop it.

Stop it.

I'll get you Escott.

He's just around

the corner.

What's this

bloody racket?

Well there...

Watson you'll be

interested to hear

that I'm engaged

to be married.

Oh yeah?

To the Milverton's

housemaid.

Good heavens.

I needed information.

Surely you've

gone too far!

It was a most

necessary step.

I've walked with

her,

talked with her.

Heaven knows, talks!

But the girl?

Can't help it Watson.

One must play one's

cards as best one can

when such a stake

is on the table.

However, I rejoice

to tell you

that I have a hated rival

that will cut me out

the moment my

back is turned.

What a splendid day it is.

Huh?

You like this weather?

She's here.

My father died

when I was 12.

My mother stays

in the country.

Lord and Lady Swinstead

have made London

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