A Good Deal
Instantly upon Oliver’s touch, the stone began to emit a bright light. At that point, the jeweler made a very generous proposal. Oliver thought he’d died and gone to heaven. He’d be able to sell the stone and collect a tidy sum. However, the situation would quickly deteriorate.
Getting The Money
Since Oliver was so content, he relaxed his guard. He told the jeweler he took the deal without giving it much thought. The jeweler then promised to retrieve the funds from safekeeping. However, a lot of time was required for this.