Zulma looked at him imploringly.
"We have been beaten," continued Batoche. "The Wolves have triumphed. Many of our bravest officers were killed, but Captain Singleton was only wounded."
"Wounded again!" exclaimed Zulma.
"But not very seriously. He fell, but I raised him from the snow and he was able to stand alone, and walk."
"Did he escape?"
"He could not. I tried to induce him to follow me. He ordered me to fly, but he declared that he must remain with his command."
"What then?"
"He was taken prisoner, but, be easy. He is in good hands."
"In good hands?"
"Yes. I saw Roderick Hardinge directly in front, and I am sure that he recognized him."