He was forever hiding it and digging it up, and fancying that someone was on his track, and he put down the attack as being made by someone connected with it.

His manner impressed your uncle.

He concealed the diamonds or sent them off somewhere, instantly.

He never had any further trouble about them, but like many men who have a craze, fancied that he was being perpetually watched and followed.

The unfortunate result of all this is that these jewels and the money that he accumulated during his service in India seem to be lost.