CHAPTER I. A fraudulent Scheme contemplated.--A dashing Peruvian Don and Donna.--A regal Forger.--Mr. Pinkerton engaged by Senator Muirhead to unveil the mystery of his Life. 125 CHAPTER II. Madame Sevier, Widow, of Chicago, and Monsieur Lesparre, of Bordeaux, also arrive at Gloster.--Mr. Pinkerton, as a Laborer, anxious for a Job, inspects the Morita Mansion. 143 CHAPTER III. Monsieur Lesparre, having a retentive memory, becomes serviceable to Don Pedro.--Diamond fields and droll Americans.--A pompous Judge in an unfortunate Predicament.--The grand Reception closes with a happy Arrangement that the gay Señor and Señora shall dine with Mr. Pinkerton's Detectives on the next evening. 159 CHAPTER IV. Madame Sevier and Her Work.--Unaccountable Coquettishness between Man and Wife.--A Startling Scheme, Illustrating the Rashness of American Business Men and the Supreme Assurance of Don Pedro. 170 CHAPTER V. The third Detective is made welcome at Don Pedro's.--The Señor is paid the first half-million dollars from the great Diamond Company.--How Don Pedro is "working" his diamond mines. 189 CHAPTER VI. An unexpected Meeting and a startling Recognition. An old friend somewhat disturbs the Equanimity of Don Pedro. The Detectives fix their Attention upon Pietro Bernardi. 205 CHAPTER VII. Pietro Bernardi and the Detective become warm Friends.--A Tête-à-tête worth one thousand dollars. 219 CHAPTER VIII. Don Pedro anxious for Pietro Bernardi's absence.--"Coppering the Jack and playing the Ace and Queen open."--Bernardi Quieted, and he subsequently departs richer by five thousand dollars. 232 CHAPTER IX. Important Information from the Peruvian Government.--Arrival In Gloster of the Peruvian Minister and Consul.--In Consultation.--"Robbing Peter to pay Paul."--Mr. Pinkerton's Card is presented.--Juan Sanchez, I arrest you, and you are my Prisoner.--Mr. Pinkerton not "For Sale." 249 CHAPTER X.