In the manuscript the reader will observe the writer describes his
feelings and movements till the supreme moment of leaving his abode
in order to sail back to Meleager. Up till that point therefore I
shall not presume to interpose my own account, and there is little
further to report after that climax to my unique adventure. It was my
daily custom to enter "Theodore King's" bed-chamber at about eight
o'clock, and on fulfilling my normal visit on the morning of 27th
October I saw at once the bed had never been slept in, whilst a large
package addressed to myself lay in a prominent place on the table. It
contained the manuscript, the copy of Edward Cayley's book, a private
letter to myself and the bag of gems. At the same time I found in
another place an envelope containing a short but perfectly drafted
will signed by Theodore King and witnessed by two persons at Pen
Maelgwyn farm, bequeathing everything he possessed to "his excellent
friend and physician, Charles Wayne, late of Rangoon." Nor had I later
on the least difficulty in obtaining probate. Apparently there was
nothing of value to leave, for I did not think it necessary to mention
the existence of the Meleagrian jewels to any outsider, whilst I was
touched and flattered by the kind thought. I have my own intentions
with regard to applying the considerable sum of money represented by
those splendid gems; and if God in His mercy be pleased to bring back
our unhappy land into the old paths of peace and prosperity I hope to
carry out my plan. But this lies altogether outside the pale of my
present task.