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and statesmen,’ &c., &c.
His will was a good deal disputed, and an attempt was
made to force from Madame de Belladonna the celebrated
jewel called the ‘Jew’seye’ diamond, which his lordship al-
ways wore on his forefinger, and which it was said that she
removed from it after his lamented demise. But his confi-
dential friend and attendant, Monsieur Fiche proved that
the ring had been presented to the said Madame de Bel-
ladonna two days before the Marquis’s death, as were the
banknotes, jewels, Neapolitan and French bonds, &c.,
found in his lordship’s secretaire and claimed by his heirs
from that injured woman.

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