Omer Bey was then Governor of the Soudan, in the place of Moosa Pacha deceased.

He sat upon the divan, in the large hall of justice by the river.

Motioning me to take a seat by his side, and handing me his pipe, he called the officer in waiting, and gave the necessary orders.

In a few minutes the prisoner was led into the hall, attended by eight soldiers.

One man carried a strong pole about seven feet long, in the centre of which was a double chain, riveted through in a loop.