"Maybe I wanted an air of mystery, rather than just to make an impression," he says, simply to be contrary. "I nearly walked out of the palace without my sheet, I'll have you know."

And if not for John Watson, he would've.

He kneels down and checks the contents of the pockets of their would-be assailant. He knows very well that she's not alone, but he wants to see what else she may have. Wire cutters, a knife, a mobile, and car keys. Very nice.