"Didn't you say that this François was formerly with Signor Keralio?"
"Yes—he was with him for years."
The lawyer gave a wild whoop of joy.
"Then we've got it—at last."
"Got what?" cried the women.
"A clue—a clue!" cried the lawyer, excitedly. "Can't you see it? François is hand in glove with Keralio—the master rogue who is making this counterfeit."
"What do you propose to do?"
"Find where Keralio lives—then, perhaps, we'll find the lost diamonds."