1
It may be well here to inform the reader that the finding of the jewels as here described, and the consequences which followed, are founded on fact.
2
The packmen are so styled because of their visits being paid fortnightly.
3
Reader, allow us to remark that this is a fact. Indeed, we may say here, once for all, that all the important statements and incidents in this tale are facts, or founded on facts, with considerable modification, but without intentional exaggeration.
1
It may be well here to inform the reader that the finding of the jewels as here described, and the consequences which followed, are founded on fact.
2
The packmen are so styled because of their visits being paid fortnightly.
3
Reader, allow us to remark that this is a fact. Indeed, we may say here, once for all, that all the
