The Green Dragon by Lastande_Took
“What is the name of that inn you spoke of?”
“The Green Dragon.”
~The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place
Sherlock Holmes and I entered the Green Dragon, an inn recommended to us by Mr. John Mason, our client in this case. I took in the welcoming atmosphere of the old-fashioned establishment. Rich brown paneling on the walls and heavy wooden timbers created a timeless warmth.
After depositing our luggage in the double-bedded room, my companion and I returned to the common room. Holmes struck up a conversation with the landlord about a black spaniel tied in the front hall while I made my way to the bar, intending to refresh myself after an a day-long train journey by sampling the local brew.
I had taken only a few excellent sips when I heard a lively song from a far corner of the room.
“You can search far and wide,
You can drink the whole town dry–”
Turning, I was shocked to see two young boys on a table, dancing with great enthusiasm to their own song. They were clearly well into their cups.
“Disgraceful,” I muttered, both medical and familial instincts thoroughly roused. It was only then that I realized the boys’ feet were not only bare, but covered in thick, furry brown hair. “Good heavens!” I sagged suddenly against the bar. Holmes was at my side in a moment.
“Steady, Watson,” he murmured in my ear. “Those two belong to an unusual and rather rare race. They are quite typical adults among their own people.”
“Good heavens,” I said again, weakly.
“The only brew for the brave and true
Comes from the Green Dragon!”
7 Comments
Oh, you gave me a good laugh! Nice twist…at first, I wasn’t sure where it was going! I love it!
Cute! I love Sherlock and this is a great tie in! 😀
This one made me laugh. Very nice job. Sherlock and Watson you captured beautifully!
2 years later another comment haha… i have to say i love how Sherlock knows the “secret”. 😉
Pretty good, you should write more of this!
Haha! This is great! Combines two of my favorite things: LotR and Sherlock Holmes. Well done! 🙂
Great job! ♥ 😀