"But the jewels—"
"Just so. A thief would have taken them with him."
Jacopo was silent; the truth of this assertion was evident to him.
"Has any one besides you known about it?" asked Monte-Cristo, after a pause.
"No one, master; I called you directly."
"Good, Jacopo. Speak to no one about this matter."
"But, master; if we have a thief on board—"
Monte-Cristo frowned; he did not brook the least opposition.
"Go now, Jacopo, and keep quiet."
When Jacopo had gone, Monte-Cristo called Spero, and bade him examine the lock to see if he could discover anything.