you know, of course, that we are two of the most important royal families in Europe. Clotilde will never marry me if she learns that I have been a...friend of Irene Adler. You do not know Irene Adler. She's a beautiful woman, but she can be as hard as a man. She was angry when I left her, and so she doesn't want me to marry another woman. I know that she will send this photograph to the Saxe-Meningen family, and then there will be a terrible scandal. We must find the photograph before she sends it!' 'I am sure that we will find it,' said Holmes.'You are,of course, staying in London? I will write to you to tell you what happens. And, the money...?' The King put a large heavy bag on the table. 'I must have that photograph,' he said. 'There is one thousand pounds here. If you need more, you must ask at once. The money is not important.' 'And the young womon's address?' asked Holmes. 'Briony Lodge, Serpentine Avenue, St John's Wood, London.' 'Good night, Your Majesty,' said Holmes. 'I hope to have some good news for you soon.' The King left, and Holmes turned to me. 'And good night,Watson. Please come back tomorrow at three o' clock in the afternoon.'