The old spirit of mischief that deeply imbued his nature was continually asserting itself, and he was always happy, no matter how somber were his surroundings.

Notwithstanding all the dangers he had passed through, he only received two slight wounds, which quickly healed on his healthy body.

In the part of France they were now encamped the peasants were rich though very economical.

They had a holy horror of the Franc- tireurs, and when they heard of a company approaching, orders were given to the sturdy servant girls to convey all poultry to a place of safety.
The place selected was generally the bedroom of the farm house, where the fowls roosted in tranquility on the head and foot of the bed while the disappointed Franc-tireurs searched in vain for material for their soup.

As before stated, when the Franc-tireurs camped, parties were detailed to purchase provisions for the different messes.