he said “Prince, I am to acquaint you with what will surprise you by its singularity.
“My father is a merchant jeweller, who, by his industry and professional skill, has acquired considerable property. He has many slaves, and also agents, whom he employs as supercargoes in his own ships, to maintain his correspondence at the several courts, which he furnishes with precious stones.
“He had been long married without having issue,
he said “Prince, I am to acquaint you with what will surprise you by its singularity.
“My father is a merchant jeweller, who, by his industry and professional skill, has acquired considerable property. He has many slaves, and also agents, whom he employs as supercargoes in his own ships, to maintain his correspondence at the several courts, which he furnishes with precious stones.
“He had been long married without having issue,
