He was captured when engaged on a reconnaissance.

He is now a prisoner in Omdurman." "Ah!" said Ethne.
"I don't think you can have any idea," said Willoughby, severely, "of what captivity in Omdurman implies.

If you had, however much you disliked the captive, you would feel some pity." "Not I," said Ethne, stubbornly.
"I will tell you something of what it does imply." "No.

I don't wish to hear of Colonel Trench.

Besides, you must go.