Pursuit to Algiers Page #2

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You need a rest, you know, you've

not been up the mark lately.

I'm afraid we'll have to

postpone our holiday, Watson.

- But think of your health?

- Sorry, old fellow.

Gentlemen, in the interest

of democratic government,

I shall be happy

to do my utmost

to see that His Majesty

reaches Rovenia in safety.

We thank you, Mr. Holmes.

Now, if we are to leave

tonight, time is short

and there are certain

precautionary measures

that I should like to

discuss with you.

Watson, old fellow,

come along.

Will you excuse us?

Come along, old chap.

I suggest that you

return to Baker Street,

pack a bag

and have a car ready

to take us to the plane.

Holmes, I don't like

the whole business.

- Now don't get lost, goodnight

- Lost? I don't get lost...

Now, gentlemen,

may I have your attention?

Certainly a forsaken

spot for an airfield.

Certainly is.

I feel like one of the

Babes in the Woods.

Lookout Holmes,

who's that?

I imagine we've

reached our destination.

Everything is ready,

Mr. Holmes.

Follow me.

Your Highness,

may I present

Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

How do you do, sir?

- And Dr. Watson.

- How do you do, sir?

Delighted to meet

you gentlemen.

I appreciate your kindness

in undertaking this mission.

Not at all, sir.

I am sorry, Dr. Watson,

but I am afraid

you will not be able

to accompany

Mr. Holmes after all.

The plane we had

expected to use

developed engine trouble,

and this as you see

is only a three-seater.

Well, just a minute, sir.

Where Holmes goes, I go too.

Well, I know,

I know, but...

Well, first we lose

our holiday, now this.

I don't like your going

off alone, Holmes,

I don't like it at all.

Come, now, Watson,

whatever we must do

in a good cause

must be done.

Look here, Rovenia isn't very

far from the Mediterranean

and it has some

excellent fishing.

Why don't you take a boat,

I'll meet you there.

We'll have our holiday

after all?

Come to think of it, there's a boat

sailing for the Mediterranean tomorrow,

the Friesland, Swedish African

line, cargo and passenger.

I have some influence

with the directors.

Well, that's very kind

of you, sir.

It's not just that I mind giving up

our fishing, Holmes, you know that,

but hang it all,

I want to be of some use.

- And you can be, definitely.

- I can be?

Would you excuse us, sir?

Over here.

Watson,

I don't like this

convenient accident.

Too many people seem

to be in on this secret.

When our antagonists

discover we've separated,

it's more than likely

you'll be followed,

so I want you to make yourself

as conspicuous as possible.

Decoy, eh?

Sort of sitting duck.

That's right, old fellow.

Be on your guard constantly.

Be wary of strangers,

and whatever you do,

don't breathe a word

regarding my whereabouts.

Don't you worry, Holmes,

you can trust me.

I know I can.

- So long, old fellow.

- We must hurry, Mr. Holmes.

I don't like it.

My name's Watson,

Dr. Watson.

Oh, yes, Dr. Watson.

I'm very glad to have

you on board, sir.

My name is

Johansson, the purser.

- Good morning. Good morning.

- May I?

- Will you take Dr. Watson's baggage

to Cabin 8, please? - Yes, sir.

- Sanford will be your steward.

- Good, good.

Have you a cabin trunk, sir?

Naturally, one doesn't

go to the Mediterranean

without a change of linen.

Quite so, sir.

Be careful of those fishing

rods, young fellow, my lad

Very good, sir.

Your cabin is very

comfortably located

on the port side

of the ship, sir.

- Good, I hope I have a nice reading...

- Excuse me.

Purser, has anybody

been asking for me?

Why, no, Ms. Woodbury,

not as far as I know.

Oh, may I introduce

Dr. Watson, Ms. Woodbury.

- How do you do?

- How do you do?

Ms. Woodbury's quite

a singer, you know.

She will be with us all

the way to Alexandria.

Splendid, I used to

sing a bit myself,

Songs Like

Lock Lomond and some...

Pardon me, sir,

you're wanted in the lounge.

- Oh, excuse me.

- Certainly.

You must sing it

to me sometime.

Ha, ha, ha.

Is this your first trip

to the East, Ms. Woodbury?

Yes, and I'm

tickled to death.

- American?

- Brooklyn.

- Brooklyn.

- Yes, Brooklyn.

I've been wondering,

are you The Dr. Watson?

Well, I'm Dr. Watson

of 221 B, Baker Street.

The one who is associated

with Sherlock Holmes?

Holmes and I have

been associated

on quite a number

of cases.

Is Mr. Holmes with you

on this trip?

- No, as a matter of fact, he's gone...

- Gone where?

Oh, he won't be

long with us,

he's a very busy man...

You know he rely's on me,

he came to see me

off to the station,

he said, "Watson,

I shall be lost without you."

Oh, I'm so sorry

he isn't here.

You see, I've heard so much

about his work, and yours.

Oh, perhaps someday

you'll let me give you

an insight on some of our

most interesting cases.

- Oh, Reggie,

- Who?

Oh, excuse me.

Reggie?

I was afraid you wouldn't get

here in time to see me off.

Here you are, Sheila,

and try not to lose it again.

Heavens, where was it!

I thought it was in my cabin.

You left it in my office

yesterday.

Now try to hold onto it.

I don't imagine it'd be

very easy

to replace those arrangements

in Alexandria.

You can forget your music more often

than any singer I've ever managed.

I should have a secretary.

All ashore!

All visitors ashore!

That might be a slight hint.

Oh, you'll find Hassan

a nice chap to work for.

I hope I make good.

You will, good luck.

Thank you.

And don't lose it again.

Oh, don't worry,

I won't let it out

of my sight this time.

Sorry, sir, you'll have

to go ashore now.

Goodbye, Reggie.

I make it a rule to take a

three-mile hike before each meal.

Keeps one fit,

stimulates the digestion.

That and a glass of milk.

As I was saying, she

was in wonderful voice.

I shall never forget that

last night at the old Adelphia.

Pull down now to

make way for a cinema.

Heartbreaking.

Where would we be

without the cow, Doctor?

The cow?

I haven't the faintest idea.

I'm sure Mr. Arnold

here would be happy

to help me in organizing

deck games,

shuffleboard,

deck tennis,

medicine ball,

hiking.

Should I put you down for the three-mile

hike before lunch, Dr. Watson?

No, thank you very much.

I prefer to sit down

before my meals.

Relax and have

a glass of sherry.

Like Ferdinand the Bull.

I am on a holiday.

How does that

little tune go?

Let me see,

I'll think of it in a minute.

Incorrigible.

I have it...

Ha, ha, that's it.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Then I'll put you down for the

three-mile hike before each meal?

Yours?

Thank you yes,

there's a bag goes with it.

Thank you.

Oh, lunch.

There's nothing like salt

air to give one an appetite.

Don't you agree,

Mr. Arnold?

So long, ducky,

see you later.

Aren't you coming,

Dr. Watson?

- No, my dear, I'll join you later.

- All right.

What would Holmes do?

I said sherry, Steward.

Carrying a revolver,

very suspicious.

And I tell you, so long as no one

on the boat knows of our mission...

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