This branch of the service was looked upon by the fight-worn and weather beaten Franc- tireurs as their lawful prey.

To be camped near one of them was looked upon as a direct gift from above.

At such times the Franc-tireurs never thought of cutting wood for themselves.

They frequently changed their dirty and dilapidated blankets for the fresh warm ones of the inexperienced Mobiles.
Hares abound in this part of France and many of them helped to make soup for the freebooters.

So frequently had the shots been heard and needless alarms raised that a strict order was given out that there was to be no firing unless at an enemy.