Yes, I do, answered Cadbury Taylor, still imperturbable, in spite of the provocation he was receiving.
Well, where are they?
They are in the vaults of your bank in Vienna.
I dont believe it. Who stole them then?
They were put there by her Highness the Princess von Steinheimer, doubtless in security for money
What! roared the Prince, springing to his feet, his stentorian voice ringing to the ceiling. Do you mean to insinuate, you villain, that my wife stole her own diamonds?
If your Highness would allow me to proceed in my own
Enough of this fooling. There are the diamonds, cried the Prince, jerking the box from his pocket and flinging it on the table.