With new urgency I turned and ran back towards the docks and found them just casting off on a small barge that would take them to the main harbor to the east.
The barge was drifting about four feet away from the dock and I knew I had only one chance. Backing up a few steps I got a running start before leaping the gap and tumbling onto the deck of their transport.
I was quickly pinned down before I could rise. "What do you think you are doing?" A man growled, his breath hot against my ear.
"Where is Sherlock Holmes?" I demanded.
There was a laugh and I looked to see Addison seeming to take delight in this new twist.
"Well, such bravado doctor. I should've guessed you would take great measures to get him back, but sadly he will not be saved." He smiled a cruel, sadistic smile, and clasped his hands in an official manner behind his back. "Hugo, fetch our other guest!"
Another of the company rose from his seat and turned to go into the small control room. When he returned, Holmes' weak form was being dragged along before he was unceremoniously dumped in the middle of the deck. His gray eyes were half-lidded and he looked dazed, but when he saw me, they brightened.