Bolton was poor, but of course the emeralds would make him wealthy, as they are of immense value.

Probably he intended to steal them in order to marry this woman.

This implicates Mrs.Jasher in the crime." "Yes," assented Sir Frank, nodding.

"But as Bolton did not know that the emeralds existed before he bought the mummy in Malta, I do not see why he should borrow a disguise beforehand for Mrs.Jasher to meet him at the Sailor's Rest." "The thing is easily settled," said Hope impatiently.

"Let us both go to Mrs.Jasher's this evening, and insist upon the truth being told.