it was long and it was tedious. and it had better be worth our while, mr. holmes.
now what is this curious ship we are supposed to christen?
under water? what a fantastic idea.
we don't claim to understand any of this. but england is proud of you, gentlemen. to think that man can now observe fish in their native habitat --
-- and underwater plants and coral reefs -- young man -- what was your contribution to this project?
ah, yes. sherlock holmes. we have been following your exploits with great interest.
are you engaged in one of your fascinating cases at the moment?
when can we expect to read dr. watson's account of the case?
ah, the ceremonies are about to begin. now where is this underwater ship of yours?
the dungeon? what a peculiar place to keep it. well, let us get on with it, gentlemen.
and what, may we ask, is the purpose of that hideous gargoyle?
oh. to frighten away the sharks, we imagine.
aren't they rather small for sailors?
they should make it a rule. it's quite fatiguing to pin on all those medals while standing on our toes.
how charming.
the canaries. must make the crew feel at home.
but where is the glass bottom?
the glass bottom.
-- and the plants and the corals --
a warship? stop that noise. stop it!
you had better.
you mean in can fire at other vessels while under water?
without any warning?
and without showing her colors?
mr. holmes, we are not amused. it is unsportsmanlike, it is un-english, and it is in very poor taste. we will have none of it!
sometimes we despair of the state of the world. what will scientists think of next?
a dirigible? and what, pray, is that?
nonsense. we refuse to believe that our grandson willie would do a thing like that.
nevertheless, we don't want any part of this beastly invention. get rid of it! scuttle it! the sooner the better.
and don't concern yourself about that dirigible dropping bombs on us. we shall write a very sharp note to the kaiser. now we wish to return to balmoral.