FAMOUS DETECTIVE HOLMES
The Speckled Band
Professor, Professor!
Professor!
Professor!!
Ouch.
What is it?
How can you be so calm?
Miss Ellen, the lady of the house is coming back from America any minute.
There's no point in panicking. We are fully prepared.
Take a look.
I didn't know that you knew her for so long a time.
Idiot.
This is just a composite picture! I can buy her trust with this.
It's so like you!
She has an eye-popping amount of fortune.
Remember, you are the servant of this house.
I wish I had a better role.
I've missed this old house where I grew up.
Welcome home, Miss Ellen.
Thank you for taking care of the house.
I'm glad to be back.
Oh, I'd forgotten that I had this picture.
Even back then, you were already very pretty.
You used to toddle to me calling out, "Roylee, Roylee."
All of you haven't changed a bit, you still look young.
What a sweet thing to say to an old woman like me.
Thank you for that delicious meal.
You mean this...?
You must be tired after your long trip.
Thank you.
This is my childhood room.
Yes. I'll take my leave.
Good night.
Miss Ellen, please keep your voice down at night.
You surprised me by visiting my lab this late at night.
You idiots!
Are you trying to ruin my plan?!
Mr. Holmes, I have a letter for you.
Thank you.
Lately, you've been receiving investigation requests...
from as far away as America.
Yes...
Roylott?
Who's he?
Is that another request for an investigation?
Mr. Holmes, good luck!
Mr. Roylott, I have a letter for Miss Ellen.
It's from her fiancé, isn't it?
I'm so envious of him, being able to marry a girl of such wealth...
and such beauty.
Anything else?
Are you sure this is all?
An unnecessary inconvenience.
Giddy up!
As usual, you displayed your prowess, Holmes.
Not at all.
I took more time than expected on that case.
Oops!!
The road's getting more desolate.
It looks that way.
Even the car appears to be sulking.
No, not appears to be, it's completely depressed.
Not here.
We can't cheer up a car.
Great, it is raining.
Can you hand me a screwdriver?
Certainly.
How is it? Can you repair it?
I'm not sure.
It's really starting to rain.
We have no choice but to push the car.
Holmes, stay on top of it!
Yes, yes, yes.
Sorry, just a little further.
Keep going.
Oh, we made it.
Oh, no?!
Holmes!
Please hurry up and grab it!
I don't want to be run over by my own car!
Hold on, Holmes!
I'm coming quickly!
But I don't think...!
Holmes, look out!
Now!
Are you alright, Holmes?!
Are you injured, Holmes?
And I thought I was good at this.
We're saved.
Drat, it's them again!
Hey!
Please stop! Please stop!
Please stop. Our car broke down.
Watch out, Watson!
This is...
a seriously bad day today.
From the looks of this place, monsters are going to pop out.
Apparently, someone lives here.
Maybe they can't hear us.
Holmes!
Our car broke down... in this rain.
May we see your master?
Who is it?
It's nothing.
Don't talk like that. Invite them in.
Yes.
I'm Holmes, just a traveler.
Our car broke down in this rain.
I'm sorry to hear that.
Please stay with us until the car gets repaired.
Thank you for your kindness.
We don't mean to be brash. Well, I'm called Watson.
There is a garage in the back. You can put your car in there.
Thank you. We will.
We're saved, Holmes.
Miss Ellen sure is beautiful and we can hardly complain about the house.
Though the old woman is rather unsettling.
She's the housekeeper of my cousin, Roylott.
She doesn't talk much.
Mr. Roylott's?
Pay him no mind.
He studies the ecology of animals.
He's a little odd.
He really is odd. I'm not good with oddballs.
Where is he now?
I asked him to do some errands. He should be back shortly.
You must be tired.
It's early, but please go on to bed.
Oh, already...
I should repair my car tonight.
Alright.
Don't overwork yourself.
As I expected, he came back some time ago.
In a house this big...
it's no surprise that one wouldn't notice someone coming in or out.
But why?
Ellen's fiancé will arrive the day after tomorrow.
We must finish the work before then.
What are we gonna do about, Holmes?
Leave that to me.
They haven't seen me yet.
And hide this letter.
It's really quiet here.
Maybe Holmes is finished with the car.
But those footsteps...
maybe Miss Ellen has come by for some conversation?
Well, then...
That's strange.
I'm sure something was in front of the door.
No strangers allowed in this house!!
Get out!!
It's the oddball!!
Get out!
I don't understand!
This house is cursed!
Don't do that!
Get out of this house for your own sake!!
Holmes!
I can't take it!
Ouch!
Gone! Gone!
The stairs are gone!!
There, it's done.
That was a close call!
That's a dangerous trap they've set here.
They must be getting desperate.
It's Roylott.
What are these?!
Is this Roylott's lab?
What kind of place is this?!
Hey, what are you doin...?
Help me!
Holmes!
I scared Watson away when he came into the lab.
Well done.
Don't allow anyone to enter the lab.
What a house! It's full of monsters!
How long does it take to repair a car?
No matter what happens, I won't move from here until Holmes gets back!
What?
What is this?!
What is this spotted rope?!
What's wrong? Why are you so panicky?
Holmes!
As soon as you're done with the car, we should get out of here.
I see, for an old man, he's quite strong.
What are you mumbling about?!
Forget that.
Let's get out of this creepy house!
You're right.
We should get out of this creepy house quickly.
It's late, but we'll say goodbye to Miss Ellen before we go.
That's a good idea.
Why do you have to go at this time of night?
We're sorry to have bothered you.
If you ever have any trouble please contact us.
Okay.
Good bye.
You haven't forgotten anything have you, Watson?
Everything's okay.
See you again sometime.
Oh?!
Great, they left without noticing us.
What's wrong?
I'm sorry but would you remain here?
Is it the car again?
I'll explain to you why later. I must hurry.
Hey, Holmes!
Wait, Holmes!
I'll be right back. Stay awake tonight.
Scream if something happens.
I wonder what's supposed to happen?
I thought we were leaving, Holmes.
Who?! Who's there?!
I'm glad that you're all right.
I have no idea what's going on.
You happen to be in danger.
Remain here for now.
A venomous snake.
Be careful, Holmes!
No! I hate snakes!
Watson, put out the fire!
There.
Holmes must have called for them!
Drat! Go back!
Holmes, what's going on?! What happened to the crooks?
Thank you for coming, Inspector Lestrade.
They're probably in the back garden.
Go around to the back garden!
They're using a balloon again!
After them!!
Catch us if you can.
I won't give up so easily!
Open fire!
We've been hit!
Stop making stupid faces and pedal faster!!
Your luck's run out.
I'll have you in my hands soon!
Professor!!
We're still going down!!
Go as far as you can!
Keep pedaling!!
Hey, wait!
Tickle, tickle, tickle.
Well done.
Look out!
See you later!
You cowards!
This stinks!
Thank you for saving my life.
But how did you know that I was in danger?
Ellen!
Oh, Johnny!
I've just arrived from New York.
I was worried when your letters didn't come.
I've been sending you a letter every day.
Thank you for your help.
Johnny, do you know Mr. Holmes?
Since he didn't receive your letters, he asked me to investigate.
Your cousin, Roylott, was destroying the letters.
Oh?
Dr. Roylott died of an illness 1 0 years ago.
Then, who was that man?
He's a villain named Moriarty.
He was after the valuables in your house.
A villain?
He was planning to sell the dinosaurs...
that your cousin, the archaeologist, unearthed...
and sell to a museum for profit.
Holmes, why didn't you explain that to me?
I'm sorry, but it was the only way to fool them.
So everyone knew but me! I feel like a clown!
Don't be upset.
We didn't catch the Roylott imposter.
But they'll live happily ever after. Isn't that enough?
Oh, well.
Snake!
While servicing the beloved prototype Mercedes Benz...
Holmes and I were abducted and taken to the Naval Commander.
The case begins with the disappearance of a submarine...
and involves an undersea treasure discovered by adventurer, Raythunder.
If ever you find yourself in a mystery, please come see us at Baker Street.
Treasure Under the Sea