The writer stated that Rastus was in safe hands and would be returned immediately if Mrs. Ramsay paid a ranson of 1000 pounds.

• 写信的人告诉她（声称）拉斯特很安全（安然无恙），如果她愿意支付1000英傍赎金，他们将会马上（可以立即）将拉斯特还给她(送还)。