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"I am immensely indebted to you. Pray tell me in what way I can reward you. This ring " He slipped an emerald snake ring from his finger and held it out upon the palm of his hand.

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"Your Majesty has something which I should value even more highly,'' said Holmes.

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''You have but to name it."

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''This photograph!''

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The King stared at him in amazement.

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"Irene's photogMph!" he cried. "Certainly, if you wish it.''

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"I thank your Majesty. Then there is no more to be done in the matter. I have the honour to wish you a very good-morning." He bowed, and, turning away without observing the hand which the King had stretched out to him, he set off in my company for his chambers.

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And that was how a great scandal threatened to affect the kingdom of Bohemia, and how the best plans of Mr.


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