22/27 I have possession of his will." "It may be a forgery," said Charles. "This statement is correct." "I have it with me now," cried Sir Giles, producing a document. "Will it please your Highness to look at it ?" he added, handing it to the Prince. "You will see that the estates are wholly left to Osmond Mounchensey. If, therefore, your Highness should seek to deprive me of them, you must bestow them as they are herein bequeathed." "Undoubtedly, if this instrument be valid," said Charles, looking at Lanyere. |