Sir Basil is bitten by a snake just after finding the tomb.

Sir Basil, who showed a preference for labouring jobs, made little of his title.

Sir Basil, at the British embassy, was on the phone to me this morning.

"Sir Basil might have something hopping that can help us."

This sum has been paid out since 1920 even though Sir Basil died in 1936.

Sir Basil could probably make a phone call and straighten it out.

Sir Basil will probably have a signal for you later today.

"Three days should be about right," Sir Basil thought out loud.

Probably Sir Basil had him doing this because he was too junior to be very effective.

Sir Basil was twice married, but had no children.