His trip across the ocean was known to the German secret
service. The instant he landed on American soil, a demand would have
been made by the German Embassy for his detention here for the
duration of the war.
"I was informed in the message that Prince Sebastian would take me to
the place called Green Fancy, which was near the Canadian border. A
safe escort would be provided for us, and we would be on British soil
within a few hours after our meeting. It is only necessary to add that
when I arrived at Green Fancy I met Prince Ugo,--and understood! I had
carefully covered my tracks after leaving Boston. My real friends
were, and still are, completely in the dark as to my movements, so
skilfully was the trick managed. I shall ask you directly, Mr. Barnes,
to wire my friends in New York and in Halifax, acquainting them with
my present whereabouts and safety. Now, that we know the jewels have
been stolen again, that message need not be delayed.
"And now for Chester Naismith. It was he who, acting for the misguided
loyalists and recommended by certain young aristocrats who by virtue
of their own dissipations had come to know him as a man of infinite
resourcefulness and daring, planned and carried out the pillaging of
the palace vaults.
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