Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1908-06-17
DLZvV NC CZzKUNCzEy OF a z1F7OL[S5HRETEf7 OT
P01ICE> DURING 7HE REGLHNe or me XEIOVD
EEZIAE: ~ NE REIGN'0F NAPOL EONM..
NOW PUBLISHED FOR 7z7E First 7Tn1F'
THE DUKE OF LAMBDA Y'S
So. DIAMONDS

the first time to lock the inner steel
door Shaw, who was present when
his master opened the Golfer, was
| quick to note the dukes negligence.
He waited until his master had gone
out, and then taking a file he carried
in preparation for just sach a con-
tingency. forced the lock of the outer
door and opened the inner one. AS
the bolt OF the Inner lock had not been
| shot into its socket the pistol battery
was rendered harmless and the muz-
zles of the loaded weapons gaped i'm.
potently in the Wallets face.
A great treasure lay before his
gioating eyes. There were diamonds
of fabulous value, jeweled decora-
| lions and gold in abundance Care
fully Shaw selected the most valuable
stones, slowed them away in leather
| bag which he had provided for this
| suspicious moment, and having filled
| his pockets with gold, left the house.
He went stranght to the railway sta
| ton and caught the first express
| train for Boulogne.
The duke returning home that even.
| ing missed the familiar figure Of his
| trusted attendant. AS the hours wore
on and Shaw did not appear a ter
rible suspicion flashed across the mi
sers mind. He rushed to his pre-
cious strong box, tore aside the silken
draperies and beheld the forced lock.
Flinging open the doors a glance told
! him that the most cherished gems
OF his collection had disappeared.
There were missing diamonds and
money to the extent of 1000, 900
| francs.
For few minutes the panic-stricken
duke ragged furiously, shrieking in
| his high falsetto voice at the servants
| whom his cries had summoned to the
spot 1t is questionable whether the
approach of death could have caused
more anguish in his avaricious heart.
Messengers were at once dispatched
! to the prefecture and in a short time
two detectives made their appearance
Having replied to their interroga-
| tons the duke inquired If their chief,
M. Claude, was in his Office. On re-
ceiving a reply in the affirmative he
| ordered his carriage and drove post
haste to the head of the police de-
partment.
M. Claude was at this time a man
about 40 years OF age. He was of
middle height, sinewy of frame and
possessed of a pair OF keen steel
blue eyes before whose penetrating
gaze many habitue OF the under
world had shrunk and stammered
forth damning confession of crime.
Living In the corrupt period his I'M
compromising honesty of purpose
shone all the clearer by contrast with
the intriguing element which sur
rounded him and rendered him as re-
markable for his integrity as he was
famous for surprising skill in his
| profession. He was seated at his
desk, bending over a pile Of CORE
spondence, when his ducal visitor en-.
tered.
Il salute your grace" he said,
suavely Pray be seated"
The nobleman allowed his thin.
emaciated figure to sink Imply into a
chair, and drawing flask of perfume
from his pocket removed the stopper
and inhaled the contents before speak.
ing. M. Claude watched him coldIy
and when the duke raised his head
said gravely:
Il regret to hear OF the loss your
grace has sustained. presume IL is
in connection with the robbery of
your diamonds that / am honored by
this visit?"
Yes, yes" said the duke. distract.
eddy. But above all wish to have
this affair conducted so that the de
tails of the case will not be made pub
lie"
I'VE will endcavor to respect your
wishes in the matter, your grace"
responded the chief.
Listen, NJ. Claude" said the duke.
in subdued toner. Il know that I
can trust you. Now the truth Is that
| cannot afford to appear in court to
prosecute this thief should you arrest
him. It is imperative that the former
history OF the jewels which be has
stolen should not become a topic of
public interest"
IF / am not mistaken" returned
NJ. Claude. languidly, the diamonds
in question at one time provoked a
serious discussion between your grace
and the duke OF Molinford"
The duke started How do you
know this?' he queried, uneasily
NJ. C.aude'5 even. white teeth
! flashed IN brilliant smile
we learn many curious things in
the course Of our profe' sion" ne said,
| quietly.
AS you are acquainted with The
circumstances then, you will under
stand that II would be by no means
agreeable TO have thea exposed in
court for the benefit OF the masses"
said the duke, anxiously.
Exactly" responded vi. Claude
And the question OF how the stones
| came lnln nnllr rAo.aon-in.. L. -.