There were so many treasures in the different rooms.
There was a fine collection of snuffboxes, many of them decorated with diamonds and other precious stones.
There was copious porcelain with a priceless collection of Sèvres and Dresden china.
There was also his father’s unique collection of ancient guns and pictures on every wall to delight the connoisseur.
‘I will put two nightwatchmen on duty immediately,’ the Marquis told himself, ‘and this situation will most definitely not arise again.’
He reached the house to find that Newton and Mr. Renolds were waiting for him in the hall.
“I have my picture back,” the Marquis announced, “but I blame both of you for your negligence in not seeing that the house was properly patrolled at night.”
His voice was stern as he carried on,
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