- Dr. John H. Watson: No sane man wants war.
- Sherlock Holmes: That is the trouble, Watson. There are otherwise sane men who do want war.
- Sherlock Holmes: Whom have I the honour to address?
- Graf Udo Von Felseck: Until we know if you will assist us, it is better that I remain unknown to you. The Home Secretary will vouch for me.
- Home Secretary: The situation's extremely delicate, Mr Holmes.
- Graf Udo Von Felseck: Ominous dark clouds hang over Europe. There is even talk of war. Kaiser Wilhelm's intentions have been misinterpreted.