The Return of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
The Devil's Foot (1988)
Edward Hardwicke: Dr Watson
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Quotes
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Sherlock Holmes : [In a depressive stone as he stares at an old grave marker overlooking the sea] Weather-pitted slabs of granite, ancient tombs scattered throughout the length and breadth of this peninsula.
Dr. John Watson : Like the sea, I suppose, death is always with us.
Sherlock Holmes : [Holmes stares intently at Watson before answering] Quite so.
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[Holmes is testing out a theory by putting a poison in a lamp, leaving himself and Watson to inhale the fumes]
[the drug induces a nonsensical but disturbing series of images and distorted memories in Holmes's mind; the images stop and he is outside on the ground]
Dr. John Watson : Holmes! Holmes! HOLMES!
[Holmes screams]
Dr. John Watson : Holmes! HOLMES!
[Watson has to shout over Holmes's screaming]
Dr. John Watson : Can you hear me? For God's sake, can you hear me?
Sherlock Holmes : JOHN!
Dr. John Watson : Thank God you're alright! That was a stupid and dangerous thing to do... We could have been killed!
Sherlock Holmes : It was an unjustified experiment even for myself... Doubly so for a friend. I really am extremely sorry.
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[last lines]
Dr Watson : Not for the first time, Holmes, you've presumed to take the law into your own hands.
Sherlock Holmes : I have never loved. But if I did, and if the woman I had loved had met with such an end, I might act even as our lawless lion-hunter has done. Wouldn't you?
Dr Watson : Yes, I suppose so. But that's not the point.
Sherlock Holmes : The point is: why should I do the work of the official police? And as you're very fond of telling me... I'm on holiday!
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Sherlock Holmes : [In obvious pain from his drug withdrawal, he coughs] To work the brain without sufficient material is like racing an engine - it cracks itself to pieces.
[He takes a deep breath]
Sherlock Holmes : Wait for me at the cottage.
Dr Watson : Where are you going?
Sherlock Holmes : Cheer up, Watson. Sea air, sunshine, patience!
[He throws the blanket over his shoulder with characteristic flourish]
Sherlock Holmes : All will be revealed!
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[first lines]
Dr Watson : Almost there.
Sherlock Holmes : What does a Harley Street specialist know about my health?
Dr Watson : Listen, Holmes, Dr Moore Agar insists you have a complete rest if you wish to avoid an absolute breakdown. The sea air will do you the world of good.