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Medievalism and covetousness, a combination common enough in the times so graphically reproduced in this film, are really the central points in this excellent picture. While the story has to do principally with a marvelous jewel, the real interest lies in the romance and mystery suggested by laying the scene in medieval times. Whatever relates to that period in the world's history possesses a peculiar fascination for everyone and this film will be watched with more than the usual interest for this reason alone. Perhaps the tragedy which results in the death of the wife could have been avoided by allowing her husband to arrive on the scene just in time to save her. Yet, possibly, the climax, the embodiment of vengeance as represented by the husband when he finds the false cousin cowering at the altar, would have seemed out of place or entirely unnecessary. Sometimes these suggestions would not work out satisfactorily. But often it seems a pity that a brave person, man or woman, cannot be spared after they have done as well as possible to save property or guard life committed to their care. - The Moving Picture World, August 6, 1910