"If Sir Frank chooses to become my son-in-law by purchasing back my royal ancestor, to which you have no right, I am willing that it should be so.

But, poor as I am, I shall offer a reward myself, since the honor of the De Gayangoses is involved in this matter.

What reward do you suggest, Mr.Hope ?" "Five hundred pounds," said the Professor quickly.
"Too much," said Hope sharply--"far too much.

Make the reward one hundred pounds, Don Pedro.

That is enough to tempt many a man." The Peruvian bowed and noted down the amount.
"I shall go at once to Pierside and see Inspector Date, who had to do with the inquest," he remarked.