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`` I have died a hundred deaths of torture and suspense since your card was carried up . But if I am to hear bad news ... Oh , my country ! '' `` Do n't cross bridges , baron , until you come to them , '' said Cleek composedly . `` I gave Miss Lorne my promise that I would not leave France until I had done what she asked me to do ; and -- I am returning to England to-morrow by the noon boat . I have had an exciting evening , but it has had its compensation . Here is something for you . I had a bit of a fight for it , baron -- look out that it does n't get into the wrong hands again . ''