The Jewel of Seven Stars

Grant had by this time taken her mistress away and changed her clothes; for she was back presently in a dressing-gown and slippers, and with the traces of blood removed from her hands. But in the darkness the sound of breathing, becoming more distinct, was appalling. Shining through its wondrous “pigeon’s blood” colour were seven different stars, each of seven points, in such position that they reproduced exactly the figure of the Plough. Finally, in the sarcophagus there was the Magic Coffer on which her feet rested.