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“Hamish, you need to come with me, very quickly and very quietly.”

“Where’s Dad?”

“He created a diversion so I could find you. Now, we’re going to climb out of the window and jump onto the garden wall. Do you think you can manage that?”

“Yes, but — Father, what about Grandmother? She’s down there with them.”

“You needn’t worry. Your grandmother is a very …. resourceful woman.”

***

“Ah, Mrs. Holmes. So nice to finally meet you. I hope you don’t mind I let myself in. My name is Sebastian.”

“I know who you are, Colonel.”

“Well. I’ve just come to have a bit of a chat with your grandson.”

“Over your dead body, young man.”

“You know, that’s almost exactly what your son-in-law said a few moments ago. In fact, would you like to speak to him? Perhaps hear his last words?”

“Now, now, Colonel Moran. I defy anyone to get the last word with a Holmes is in the room.”