ing is a full description. [Here followed a technical account, heraldic in detail.] Also Missing, and probably stolen at the same time, an Antique Box, of Beaten Copper, on the front of which is engraved the coat-of-arms and legend particularised in the foregoing description. It is probable that these properties will be offered to well-known collectors, here or abroad. The book-plates may have been removed. The above mentioned reward of £250 will be paid to any person giving information which will lead to their recovery. Such information should be given to the undersigned.
"Sperrigoe, Chillingley, and Watson,
"Solicitors.
"3, Friars' Pavement,
Medminster."
I took matters into my own hands on reading this. First nudging Madrasia's elbow to give her warning that I was about to do something requiring delicacy and diplomacy, I turned to Mr. Weech.
"That's very interesting," said I. "And—
