The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
The Illustrious Client (1991)
Edward Hardwicke: Dr. Watson
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Quotes
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Sherlock Holmes : It's all right, Watson. Don't look so scared.
Dr. Watson : You mustn't talk.
Sherlock Holmes : Nonsense. Need to.
Dr. Watson : What can I do, Holmes? Of course it was that *damned* Austrian. Give me the word, and I'll go and thrash the hide off him.
Sherlock Holmes : Good old Watson. No no no no.
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[last lines]
Dr. Watson : Holmes! Holmes! I have discovered the identity of our client. It's none other than...
Sherlock Holmes : A loyal friend and a chivalrous gentleman. Let that now and forever be enough for us.
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Dr. Watson : Anything more?
Sherlock Holmes : Yes... Put my pipe on the table, and the tobacco-slipper.
Dr. Watson : You must rest, not smoke.
Sherlock Holmes : Very well... Doctor.
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Sherlock Holmes : Sir James got it for me - it comes from the collection of his client.
Dr. Watson : Well, I could say that it... it should be valued by an expert.
Sherlock Holmes : Oh, Watson, you scintillate today. I suggest Sotheby or Christie.
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[Watson is trying to identity their mysterious client with the assistance of "Who's Who 1902"]
Sherlock Holmes : You're wasting your time, Watson.
Dr. Watson : Well, the career of General Merville might well give us a pointer as to our client; he's clearly illustrious.
Sherlock Holmes : But did you not hear Sir James?
Dr. Watson : His request was to you, Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes : Oh, that is shameful, Watson, shameful!