Canon Discussion Post: Silver Blaze

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Welcome back, everyone! Let's have some canon Sherlock Holmes discussion, shall we? What did you all think of Silver Blaze? As always, I've written up a few of my own random thoughts and questions, which are behind the jump. Add your own in the comments!

Discussion about the Granada adaptation of Silver Blaze is available in this week's Granada discussion post.

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Granada Discussion Post: Silver Blaze

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Let's talk telly in the discussion post for Granada's adaptation of Silver Lodge. If you haven't seen this episode yet, you can find it at YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Video, and DVD. Follow me behind the jump for my random thoughts and impressions. Please add your own in the comments!

Canon discussion for Silver Blaze is available in the canon discussion post.

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Wisteria Lodge: Goodbye & Good Riddance

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Canon Story:Wisteria Lodge
Title: Goodbye & Good Riddance
Author: trillsabells
Rating: PG
A/N: So I wrote the first one aiming for a naïve farewell and then I started wondering what sort of last parting words would make her really want to avenge her husband.


“Please let me come. I would feel much more at ease if I were with you.”

“And I if you remain here in safety.”

“There is nothing we cannot face if we stand together.”

“My darling, I am certain all will be well. Please just indulge this little whim and I will return to you in no time at all.”

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“It is for your own safety.”

“If you’re going to lie then at least come up with something more convincing. For my own safety? Don’t make me laugh. I know why you don’t want me there. You have some whore you want to visit in peace. Well go! My blessings on both of you. I hope I never see you again!”

Silver Blaze: Hedging Their Bets

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Author: methylviolet10b
Rating: PG
Character(s): Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson
Summary: Holmes is wagering upon more than one horse, but he makes sure to handicap his races in his favor.
Warnings: Mild spoilers for SILV.
Word Count: 60, plus a quote from SILV in italics, plus an extended-play version (100 words).
Author's Notes: 60 words of my own inspired by one of the canon stories.
Disclaimer: I don't own them.

SILV – Hedging Their Bets
"But there goes the bell, and as I stand to win a little on this next race, I shall defer a lengthy explanation until a more fitting time."

“It’s completely absurd. Knowledge and will should be enough to keep me from betting.”

“If you had not knowledge and will, we would not be so well-prepared. And if it will help, I will place a very small sum upon a horse or two at your direction.”

My friend lost some of his stiffness. “That’s a thought. Thank you, Holmes.”


Extended-play version (100 words):
I turned to Watson as the train steamed towards Winchester. “All will be well,” I remarked. “Your cheque-book is still in my possession. And you left your billfold at home, did you not?”

“It is absurd that we have to take such precautions. Knowledge and will should be enough to keep me from betting.”

“If you had not knowledge and will, we would not be so well-prepared. And if it will help, I will place a very small sum upon a horse or two at your direction.”

My friend lost some of his stiffness. “That’s a thought. Thank you, Holmes.”

DYIN: Abusive Relationship

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Canon Story: The Dying Detective
Title: Abusive Relationship
Author: azriona
Rating: PG
Warnings: Reference to abusive relationships
Author's Notes: Okay, so I really don’t like Dying Detective. I can’t stand the fact that after all the abuse Holmes foists on Watson, he then has the gall to say, “As you love me…” W.T.F. He’s very sure of Watson’s loyalty. I don’t think it’s quite the same as an abusive relationship – but this story does strike me as somewhat similar.



“He loves me,” she says as I tend to her bruises. “Only – he needs me so much. You should see him after, he’s ever so gentle.”

I say nothing, and think of the dinner we shared afterwards, my favorite cigar in his pocket.

It isn’t the same. It is exactly the same.

“I love him,” she says, and I do.

SILV: Mistake

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Canon Story: Silver Blaze
Title: Mistake
Author: azriona
Rating: PG
Author's Notes: There’s a line early on where Holmes reminds Watson that he’s not nearly as infallible as Watson’s stories would make him seem. Which makes me wonder – what mistakes would Holmes count as unpardonable? (Or at least potentially embarrassing?)



“Come now, Holmes, it’s a small enough mistake.”

Holmes, five feet ahead, kept walking. “Hardly, Watson – I’m an expert in handwriting analysis. Mistake a one for a seven? Amateur, at best.”

“The occupants of Room 17 were hardly in flagrante.”

Holmes walked faster, and Watson burst into fresh laughter.

“They weren’t!?!”

“Watson, do be a good fellow, and shut up.”

Silver Blaze: The Sheep, The Dog and Silver Blaze

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Canon Story: Silver Blaze
Title: The Sheep, The Dog and Silver Blaze (part of The Ocelot Tales)
Author: thesmallhobbit
Rating: G
Ocelot's Note: Practically everyone wanted to have their say this time, just be grateful that we ignored the rabbits. There are therefore three separate 60 word reports.

The Sheep
There is an apprehension that sheep are silly.  In some instances this is the case, but then all species have their silly members.  We may not have understood the connection between a lady who needed fine dresses and the fact that a number of us were suddenly lame, but it took a man of considerable ability to make the connection.

The Dog
I was happy to bark at Simpson when he came round, but why should I bark at the master? Of course he woke me when he came for Silver Blaze in the night, but who am I to interfere between horse and trainer?  I wasn’t alone in not realising Straker was a villain, we all thought he loved the horse.

Silver Blaze
I did not mind spending the days elsewhere.  I was fed, watered and cared for.  I had no wish to return to King’s Pyland, not knowing what else Straker had planned.  I didn’t know he was dead, I ran as soon as I was free, and as we are all aware, I do have a very good turn of speed.

Silver Blaze: Slaves of Fashion

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Canon Story: Silver Blaze
Title: Slaves of Fashion
Author: hisietari
Rating: G
Author's Notes: Jane Moriarty is Prof. Moriarty's eldest sister. His youngest sister has planted a spy in Dr Watson's household, namely the former Mary Morstan.


Jane Moriarty could not imagine means of torture more efficient than having to accompany Mrs Watson to her favourite milliner, disguised as a brother-in-law. Yet those means existed, sharp and painful, in shape of Sherlock Holmes heading for the very same shop one crisp September morning.
“Good morning, ladies.”
“Pardon?”
“Why, it’s Mr Holmes! Are you looking for a dress?”