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No Chance at All
In the midnight cellar, Holmes holds one intruder firmly by the collar while the other has escaped down the opening. Jones is left clutching only a torn piece of coat, and the pistol lies on the floor. Holmes calmly addresses the captured man, who answers without any visible panic or loss of composure.
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In the midnight cellar, Holmes holds one intruder firmly by the collar while the other has escaped down the opening. Jones is left clutching only a torn piece of coat, and the pistol lies on the floor. Holmes calmly addresses the captured man, who answers without any visible panic or loss of composure.
"It's no use, John Clay," said Holmes blandly.「無駄だよ、ジョン・クレイ」とホームズは穏やかに言った。
"You have no chance at all."「きみに勝ち目はまったくない」
"So I see," the other answered with the utmost coolness.「そのようだな」と相手は、このうえなく落ち着き払って答えた。
"I fancy that my pal is all right, though I see you have got his coat-tails."「上着の裾はつかまれたようだが、相棒のほうは無事に逃げたと思うがね」
"There are three men waiting for him at the door," said Holmes.「戸口で三人の男がその相棒を待っているよ」とホームズは言った。
"Oh, indeed!「ほう、そうかね！
You seem to have done the thing very completely.ずいぶん抜かりなくやってのけたようだ。
I must compliment you."お見事と言わせてもらおう」