Hello there. I'm sorry to say this isn't a real update. I just wanted to let everyone know that I have NOT abandoned this story. I currently transferred to a State University and a have 5 classes on my plate plus work so its been a little hectic. I will be drawing out an outline for the next chapter so be patient please :)
Also, I see some people had some issues with Holmes' language in the last chapter. I can't find anywhere if "shut up" was in use at the time, though I'm quite certain it was for some reason (perhaps I've watched too many period movies where they take liberties with language?) I'll do some research and correct accordingly.
As to the words "arse", this WAS in use as far as my research shows as far back as 1539. Granted it was common mostly amongst the lower classes, but I never really considered Holmes high class. Besides he spent plenty of time amongst the lower classes in Whitechapel and whatnot and I'm sure he was not ignorant to the word, nor a virgin to uttering it (Oh goodness, I'm speaking as if he were real). This story is supposed to be written by Watson at a later date when he could be more honest about Holmes' behavior and when the censure of language was perhaps not so severe. In fact, though Doyle himself may never had written a foul word in his SH stories, the truth of the matter is that men of that time, even gentlemen, did use coarse language at times.Usually not around mixed company, true. But Holmes just murdered someone with his bare hands. To me it would not have seemed genuine to have him start requesting POLITELY for the letter. Especially since he quite frankly blames this man for bringing him to the moment that has now made him a killer. That being said, I am not the kind of person who is married to their work. If anyone has any suggestions, I am open to hearing them as long as whatever replaces this still shows the momentary loss of control Holmes is undergoing (GASP). I will also ponder on it and try to think of some way more fitting, though just as intense, way of wording it. I also just thought the imagery of the threat was entertaining and inventive enough for Holmes :)
So to repeat . . .No there is too much, let me sum up . . . If you have suggestions for word choice, give em up, I'll do my own research, and I will be updating soon :)
We all good?
Good.