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Popular reports describe Edwards ' son, Wythe, returning from military service in Flanders and happening upon the attempted theft.

At the door of the Jewel House, Wythe was met by the impromptu guard who challenged him before the young Edwards entered and went upstairs.

The " guard " then alerted his fellow gang members.

Around the same time the elder Edwards managed to free the gag and raised the alarm shouting, " Treason!

Murder!

The crown is stolen!