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00:30John Henry Norton.
00:59You have been tried and have been found guilty of murder in the first degree.
01:04It is never with pleasure that this court meets our punishment, no matter how richly deserved.
01:11How much more painful becomes the task in this season of goodwill toward men.
01:16Nevertheless, it only remains for me to ask if you have anything to say before I pass sentence upon you.
01:29John Henry Norton.
01:35You shall be returned to the place from whence you were taken.
01:39And from there, at the time and place to be arranged, you shall be hanged by the neck until you are dead.
01:46And may God have mercy upon your soul.
01:52Remove the prisoner.
02:00John.
02:01You'll never mind, my dear.
02:05Just remember to bring me my Christmas pudding.
02:08John.
02:10Help.
02:12It's a long way between a sentence and the end of a rope, Mr. Holmes.
02:16I'll kill you before I die.
02:17I swear to God.
02:48Well, what a way to begin Christmas.
02:52My Christmas began the moment that man was out of sight.
02:56And yet Mrs. Norton, number six, still believes in him.
02:59It's incredible, isn't it?
03:01Testimonial to his charm, Watson.
03:03Charm being the first requisite of every blue beard.
03:05Yes, let me see.
03:06What is it?
03:07Three widows, two spinsters.
03:09You're only having the one before ours.
03:11Yes, and I would have if the star witness hadn't bolted.
03:14Holmes, that threat he made against you.
03:22Oh, Watson, remind me to buy another A-string, will you?
03:26Of course, I know it's all ridiculous, but...
03:28Why do you think he should indulge in such a bluff?
03:31Well, you know, the criminal mind travels in devious channels, Watson.
03:36However, don't worry, old chap, because if he sends me cyanide, I just won't take it.
03:41Well, let me play you a carol, Watson.
03:45I found this in that box.
04:11Oh, thank you, Watson.
04:18What is it?
04:24Soon?
04:26Well, what does that mean?
04:28John Henry Norton, striking terror.
04:31From prison?
04:33He has friends outside.
04:35What are you going to do?
04:36I'm going to Nugget Prison.
04:38We've taken every possible precaution, Mr. Holmes.
04:44For example, his food is served already cut, bones removed on wooden dishes, wooden spoons and forks.
04:51All the furniture is still is passed and done.
04:54But you can see for yourself if you wish.
04:56Thank you, I should like to.
04:57Christmas gifts for the inmates.
05:05Every parcel will be properly examined before it's handed on.
05:09I see.
05:10Any for Norton?
05:11None so far.
05:12This way, please.
05:34what do you want just an inspection stay where you are
05:53i said soon holmes but not quite this soon
06:01just wait
06:04i'll get your your neck between these two hands
06:15how often do inspectors bedding every morning and evening
06:19thank you i think i've seen enough
06:22don't get it by you mr holmes in just 10 days it'll all be over yes of course
06:34well i must say that visit put my mind at ease it did no didn't it yours
06:50norton's whole career has been built on his ability to inspire confidence
06:55i believe him what's what you mean you think he's going to kill you i believe he's going to try
07:03but my dear brother you've seen yourself how could he get out that's the question what's
07:13come in
07:19mrs norton sir
07:23mrs norton how do you do sir you have a present for your husband
07:28justice sir a pudding i made for my husband may i give it to him please
07:33all parcels for prisoners have to be inspected mrs norton yes sir that's what the guard said here it is
07:46i'm not very much of a cook sir but i do make a nice christmas pudding
07:53well i'm afraid i shall have this for this looks a bit still i expect it to taste just as good
08:08as well
08:20there we are
08:23mrs i did so want it to look nice of course go ahead
08:38you
08:44simmons
08:48yes sir mrs norton may see the prisoner and may i take this to him myself sir
08:53well i think we can make an exception in your case mrs norton
08:57yes you may take her along simmons yes sir thank you sir
09:01wait
09:07i'll take her my soap
09:08you have a visitor lord
09:25john
09:28i bought your christmas pudding yeah
09:30there's brandy in it and comes just the way you like it john
09:36oh you're sweet and thoughtful bess
09:39i've been looking forward to this i'm afraid it's cut up a bit norton but your wife's not
09:43responsible for that regulations you know yeah i understand is there anything else you want that
09:48i can bring you no my dear nothing legs this is all the christmas present i want
09:54thanks for letting her bring it to me warden goodbye john
10:10here an ominous cloud continued to hang over our baker street flat
10:34for all that either of us could do to dispel it
10:37it was christmas but there was still the condemned man's threat
10:42if holmes didn't make light of it how could i
10:46merry christmas sir have a very merry christmas to you thank you sir go on old girl
11:04oh it's you
11:08anything wrong no nothing
11:12i see you brought it yes well no christmas is complete on a yule log
11:18even if they do have to cut it up to fit city flats
11:23now then hans what's all this greeting me with a revolver
11:27is it norton do you believe in intuition watson
11:31what you mean uh six cents or something yes
11:37why well i was going
11:41well it doesn't matter
11:44it's this weather you know
11:49you think he's going to escape don't you
11:50what he was still in prison at four o'clock
11:55oh i see what you mean watson you mean one mustn't underestimate the resourcefulness of men like norton
12:01no naturally of course not
12:02mhm
12:06watson i'd uh take it very kindly if you could uh
12:11well clear out of here for a week or so
12:15take a room at a hotel
12:16oh why
12:17well i've i've some research work to do on uh blood types
12:23and i think i'd get through it much more quickly on my own
12:26i'll foot the bill of course
12:28nonsense
12:29all the same i wish you'd go
12:33nonsense
12:33nonsense
12:34i insist watson
12:36there's no reason at all why you should risk your life
12:41okay old man
12:43your danger is quite enough for me
12:45now not another word eh
12:48i'll uh
12:49make some tea nice
12:51not cup of tea
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18:30It took me some time out of the fog and the difficulty of getting a cab to reach Mrs Norton's flat
18:37When I arrived the police were already there making sure that Mrs Norton did not leave
18:42Of course Holmes had known they would be
18:45And I suddenly realised he had pushed me out of the flat so that I would not be exposed to danger
18:50I started back at once
19:00Robertson here Smith here
19:06They're sitting me down here to see if everything is all right
19:09All quiet
19:10Both of them up there
19:14No
19:14The doctor went after Norton's home
19:16Mr Holder's alone now
19:18Snug in bed while you stand here shivering
19:21The fog does get into one's bones
19:23Would you like a cup of tea?
19:25But off
19:26Listen I'll take over
19:27There's a cabman shelter over on the next street
19:30The tea's hot and strong
19:31Just had a cup myself
19:32Thanks
19:33And keep your eyes open
19:34They say that this Norton's a rough one
19:36I can handle him
19:38Won't be more than ten minutes
19:39Oh don't hurry
19:40Take your time
19:41Mr Holmes
20:08Yes
20:09I have a message for you from the warden sir
20:12Should I slip it under the door?
20:15It's all right
20:15I'll open the door
20:17Mr Holmes
20:29Yes
20:30Over here
20:31You can leave the message on the table there
20:34Yes sir
20:35I'm holding a gun Mr Holmes
20:41Don't move
20:43I told you I'd get you Mr Holmes
20:57Now they'll get me
20:59But I don't care
21:01I've had my revenge
21:03Ah officer
21:20This is John Norton
21:21The man you want
21:22Take him away
21:23Holmes
21:26Are you all right?
21:28Perfectly all right
21:29Thank you Watson
21:29Well I must say that Mr Norton
21:40Besides being an authority on poisons
21:42Was also a deadly shot
21:44But
21:47Well
21:48What happened?
21:49Well I was waiting here for him
21:51And when he arrived
21:52He
21:52He destroyed what he thought was me
21:54So that's why you sent me on that fool's errand
22:01Well I thought it was safer for you
22:03But you might have been killed
22:05Really Holmes
22:07You must leave this sort of thing to people who are more used to it
22:09Oh now really Watson
22:11You don't mean to say that you're
22:12Now you listen to me
22:13The next time this sort of thing happens
22:15I'm going to have you locked up for your own good
22:17The very idea
22:17I'm absolutely furious
22:19Why I
22:21I
22:21I
22:22I just don't know
22:23Sometimes I think you just need a nurse
22:25Someone pass him a hacksaw
22:28I want that man
22:29It's up to you to find him
22:30I'll give you 24 hours
22:33Otherwise every god who's on duty in that wing will be dismissed
22:35Do you understand?
22:36But sir
22:37Find him
22:37Those are orders
22:38Come in Mr. Holmes
22:52Dr. Watson
22:53I've just issued an ultimatant by staff
22:59I wanted to find the man who passed not met Hacksaw
23:01Yes sir
23:03So we heard
23:04I couldn't have believed that I'd had a man working for me who could be bribed
23:08But that's the only explanation
23:09Perhaps and then again perhaps not
23:12There were some packages on this table
23:15Gifts for the prisoners
23:17Has anything arrived subsequently for Norton?
23:21Yes
23:21A pudding
23:22But I examined it myself
23:23Well that's hardly the place to hide a hacksaw, Holmes
23:26No I suppose not Watson
23:28Might we inspect the cell please?
23:31If you wish
23:32But you won't find anything there to help you
23:33This way
23:34Oh his pudding came in that
23:57Here's your answer Governor
24:03Oh come now
24:04Holmes
24:05A cardboard box with a bit of fancy string round it
24:07Who passed this to Norton?
24:09I did myself
24:10After inspecting it of course
24:12Well this is what he used to saw through the bars with
24:15That?
24:17Watch
24:18Now take a look at that
24:29Well how's that possible?
24:34What's the hardest substance known?
24:36A diamond
24:37Well this sort of string is usually made to glitter with an application of powdered glass
24:42But if a section of it is made on a stronger base with a coating of diamond dust instead
24:47Then you have a very effective cutting tool indeed
24:51And you gave it to Norton yourself Governor
24:54It's extraordinary
24:58Not extraordinary at all my dear Watson
25:01Really quite ordinary
25:02After all
25:05Diamond dust has been cutting steel for a good many years
25:09Shall we go?
25:12Oh Merry Christmas Governor
25:17Of course
25:20Merry Christmas Dr. Holmes
25:22Mr.
25:23Mr. Holmes
25:25Dr. Watson
25:26A very Merry Christmas
25:28Mr. Holmes
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