An Awful Prison. 



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small compound could be seen the remains of three or 

 four brick platforms on which the most favoured 

 prisoners were allowed to rest at night. 



IN THE MARKET AT OMDURMAN. 



To turn to pleasanter things. Of the birds of Omdurman 

 itself there is little to say. There is not a tree near the 

 town, nor is there any vegetation. Consequently there 



