"A choice stone, which I could have set as a ring, would make good all the damage which I have suffered.
"I am well aware that you must have numerous and various requests for assistance. This is not one of them.
"But I should be infinitely grateful to you if you would understand that, but for your coming to Paris, I should not have been robbed and if you would kindly send me a choice stone to replace the one stolen from me.
"Will Your Majesty pray receive the homage of my most profound respect.
"G. P.
"Attorney-at-law,
"Barbezieux (Gironde), France."
"To His Majesty,—
"Muzaffr-ed-Din, Shah of Persia,
"At the Élysée Palace Hôtel, Paris.