Holmes had gambled that one of these women if spooked would fire their gun. It was up to Watson to remove the one who flinched. So it was both women now lay on the floor.
“To your earlier question Mrs. Brown dispatch the Turk.”
“Devil take that woman.”
“I’m sure he has.”
“How can I repay you?”
“Your connections on the continent will aid us in the next episode of this adventure. Come with us to Paris.”
“I am your man.”
“Watson the letters and garment kindly.”
The doctor noted it was he who picked the pockets of the dead