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Having despatched this , he drove at once to Lady Greendale 's , and told her that he had learnt that the craft in which Bertha had been carried off had sailed for the south , probably the Mediterranean , and that he should start that evening in pursuit . `` It may be a long chase , Lady Greendale , but never fear but that I will bring her back safely . It will be for you to decide whether you will continue to remain here , or go down into the country after a time ; but , of course , there is no occasion for you to make up your mind now . I must be off at once , for I have several things to do before I catch the twelve o'clock train . '' `` God bless you , Frank ! '' she said . `` You are looking terribly worn and fagged . ''