It will in a few hours be the property of Prince Oscar Oscarovitch." As Phadrig spoke he hid the gem in his hand.

His voice was so changed that the Jew looked up at him.

His eyes were wide open now, and glowing with a fire that made them look almost dull red.

They seemed to see right through his eyeballs and look into his brain.

Josephus started as though he had been struck.