Canon Discussion: The Sign Of Four, Chaps. 1 - 6

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This week we’re looking at the first six chapters of The Sign of Four. As usual, I’ve typed up a few thoughts to get the discussion started.

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The Sign of Four: Bored

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Canon Story: The Sign of Four
Title: Bored
Author: scfrankles
Rating: G
Author's Notes: …battle of Maiwand. There I was struck on the shoulder by a Jezail bullet… STUD (Battle took place July 1880.)

On the evening of our arrival we were sitting in the Colonel's gun-room after dinner… REIG (Story takes place Apr. 1887.)

…sat nursing my wounded leg. I had had a Jezail bullet through it some time before… SIGN (Story takes place Sept. 1888.)





“John, I thought you were wounded in the shoulder,” said Mary.

“I was, dearest,” I agreed.

“But you said your leg injury was caused by a bullet from a Jezail…”

“It didn’t happen in Afghanistan, though. Holmes was examining part of Colonel Hayter’s collection and… accidentally shot me.” I winced. “Must say, it’s not often I’m the one who’s bore-d.”

The Sign of Four: Thaddeus Sholto

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Canon Story: The Sign of Four
Author: scfrankles
Rating: G




Thaddeus Sholto
Is nervous to a fault, no?
Thank heavens there was nothing wrong with his chest.
Being taken into custody might have led to cardiac arrest.

The Sign of Four: Bartholomew Sholto

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Canon Story: The Sign of Four
Author:undonne
Rating: G




Bartholomew Sholto

Avaricious Bartholomew Sholto
tried to preserve his hoarded status quo,
except for the occasional pearl,
which he gave to the girl.

The Sign of Four: Watson's Storytelling

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Canon Story: The Sign of Four
Title: Watson's Storytelling
Author: thesmallhobbit
Rating: G

Miss Morstan looked at me so fondly as I told my tale, although she seemed to be trying not to smile.  I could not understand this, for surely a story involving the appearance of a tiger cub should be frightening and not amusing.  And yet, as I spoke of how I was instantly alert, I am certain she almost laughed.

The Sign of Four: Mary Morstan

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Canon Story: The Sign of Four
Author: thesmallhobbit
Rating: G





Mary Morstan
Smiled as only a young lady can
She stole Watson’s heart
As swiftly as Bartholomew Sholto died from the dart.