his native land, he betrayed a body of his fellow-soldiers, and

suffered them to be defeated and massacred by thousands. In the

end, he had amassed a magnificent fortune, and brought home with

"Years passed," continued the Prince, "and at length the diamond is

accidentally lost. It falls into the hands of a simple and

laborious youth, a student, a minister of God, just entering on a

career of usefulness and even distinction. Upon him also the spell

is cast; he deserts everything, his holy calling, his studies, and