Jeanette's duty was to carry the tent, the provisions, the implements, and utensils.
But one other living object might be noticed in the glade--the dog "Marengo." From his size and colour--which was tawny red--you might have mistaken him for a panther--a cougar.

His long black muzzle and broad hanging ears gave him quite a different appearance, however; and told you that he was a hound.

He was, in fact, a blood-hound, with the cross of a mastiff--a powerful animal.

He was crouching near Francois, watching for the offal of the birds.
Now, young reader, you have before you a "night-camp" of the Boy hunters..