It is the only explanation." Ethne had another, and she knew hers to be the right one.

She was off her guard, and she spoke it aloud to Durrance.
"Colonel Trench," said she, "is a prisoner at Omdurman." "Oh, yes," answered Durrance.

"Feversham will not be quite alone.

There is some comfort in that, and perhaps something may be done.

When I hear from Calder I will tell you.