The note was as follows: "Messrs.

Camperdown and Son present their compliments to Lady Eustace.

They have received instructions to proceed by law for the recovery of the Eustace diamonds, now in Lady Eustace's hands, and will feel obliged to Lady Eustace if she will communicate to them the name and address of her attorney.

62, New Square, May 30, 186--." The effect of this note was to drive Lizzie back upon the Fawn interest.

She was frightened about the diamonds, and was, nevertheless, almost determined not to surrender them.