308 THE GREAT DIAMONDS OF THE WORLD.
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princes modified the great ornaments, and that the crown jeweller would
undoubtedly have the opportunity of shewing the French merchant on a
business visit, the jewels in question. That these gems were the
regalia, and not the private property of the emperor will be rendered
probable, as Nadir Shah wore the same star and surmount on his very
ugly hat, more like Charles James Fox's beaver than a Cap of
Maintenance.