He himself believed that they
had never been in Scotland since the death of the former Lady Eustace; but
he was quite confident that he could trust altogether to the disposition
made of them by the old Sir Florian. There could be no doubt as to these
being the diamonds there described, although the setting had been altered.
Old Mr. Garnett stated that he would swear to them if he saw the necklace.
"You cannot suppose that Lady Eustace wishes to keep anything that is not
her own," said Frank Greystock.
"Of course not," said John Eustace.
"Nobody imagines it," said Mr. Camperdown. Lord Fawn, who felt that he
ought not to be there, and who did not know whether he might with a better
grace take Lizzie's part or a part against her, said nothing. "But,"
continued Mr. Camperdown, "there is luckily no doubt as to the facts. The
diamonds in question formed a part of a set of most valuable ornaments
settled in the family by Sir Florian Eustace in 1799. The deed was drawn
up by my grandfather, and is now here. I do not know how we are to have
further proof. Will you look at the deed, Mr. Greystock, and at the will?"
Frank suggested that as it might probably be expedient to take advice on
the subject professionally, he had rather not look at the deed.
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