He did not know anything of Van Huyn, except that such a person had been, and that his name was, during two centuries, venerated in the town as a great traveller.

He valued the jewel as only a rare stone, spoiled in part by the cutting; and though he was at first loth to part with such an unique gem, he became amenable ultimately to commercial reason.

I had a full purse, since I bought for Mr.Trelawny, who is, as I suppose you know, immensely wealthy.

I was shortly on my way back to London, with the Star Ruby safe in my pocket-book; and in my heart a joy and exultation which knew no bounds.
"For here we were with proof of Van Huyn's wonderful story.

The jewel was put in security in Mr.Trelawny's great safe; and we started out on our journey of exploration in full hope.
"Mr.Trelawny was, at the last, loth to leave his young wife whom he dearly loved; but she, who loved him equally, knew his longing to prosecute the search.