The two intermediate baronets had made no allusion to the diamonds in any deeds executed by them.
Indeed, Sir Florian's father had died without a will.

There were other jewels, larger but much less valuable than the diamonds, still in the hands of the Messrs.

Garnett, as to which no question was raised.

The late Sir Florian had, by his will, left all the property in his house at Portray to his widow, but all property elsewhere to his heir.

This was what Mr.Camperdown had at last learned, but he had been forced to admit to himself, while learning this, that there was confusion.
He was confident enough, however, that there was no difficulty in the matter.