Paul did not know as much as Henry concerning panthers and the affair got on his nerves.

The lonely and vast grandeur of the wilderness did not have the attraction for him that it had for his comrade, and he wished again for the strong log walls and comfortable roofs of Wareville.

But Henry reassured him.

The testimony of the hunters about the timidity of wild beasts was unanimous and he need have no fears.

So Paul went to sleep again, but Henry lingered as before.
He threw fresh fuel on the fire.