Their leader was commander-in-chief, whom all were bound implicitly to obey.

He led the company, selecting the route, and he decided when and where to encamp.
The procession followed usually in single file, a long line.
Early in the morning, at the sound of the bugle, all sprang from their couches which nature had spread, and they spent no more time at their toilet than did the horse or the cow.

After a hurried breakfast they commenced their march.

Generally an abundance of game was found on the way.

The animals always walked slowly along, being never put to the trot.
At noon the leader endeavored to find some spot near a running stream or a spring, where the animals could find pasture.