"Run, Watson!" The cry comes from behind him, spurning him onwards. "Run!" Holmes sounds frantic, desperate, and quickly drawing closer. His limping run is no match for Holmes's frenzied pace.
He hears shouts behind him, and runs faster. The shouts grow louder, and seem excited. In sudden dread, he turns around, and sees that Holmes is no longer behind him.
He turns back, fear for his friend fueling his gait. As he draws near he pulls his revolver.
"Stand back, all of you!"
The men see his gun and run. He kneels next to Holmes.
"Never again," he whispers softly.