PETER CONAN KRANZ
HAVING DEFEATED THE MENACE of the Hun at Bita Paka, Holmes and Watson were luxuriating on the verandah of a grand colonial home in Rabaul, gins and tonic at their fingers.
Watson was studiously perusing The Rabaul Times.
"Holmes, there is an advertisement here placed by someone desiring to purchase black pearls. A price of 20 marks will be paid for each one of good promise."
"Let me see that", Holmes grabbed the paper from Watson's hands.
"20 marks is a handsome sum in any currency. I believe we are on to something."
"Remember that brush we had with Moriarty at St James? I believe this may lead us to the source of that most infamous black pearl!"
"Do you think those excellent Simbu bodyguards that Vex arranged might be still around?"
Watson - "I believe I saw one loitering outside just a short while ago."
"Capital Watson. See if you can find her, we need to speak"
After 20 minutes Watson led a still fierce but somewhat dejected Simbu lady into Holmes' presence.
Holmes - "Wagai wei Ambai. Sie wissen nichts über schwarze Perlen?
"It's all right, Mr Holmes, I speak perfect English."
"Madam, we need your help. Do you know who is buying black pearls from this coast?"
"Yes sir, but I feel afraid at the question. He is a bad man and will hurt me if he discovers I have spoken to you. We call him Mariati."
Holmes - "Have no fear, we will ensure your safety. But where to find him?"
The exotic bodyguard pointed in the direction of the volcano Tavurvur.
Exotic bodyguard! Pour it on Peter!
Posted by: Michael Dom | 17 February 2013 at 01:09 PM