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contrary, he was ugly, and lie was also dirty;

and his general appearance altogether was not
pie possessing. But there was a something in his

eyes which betokened more than usual intelli­

gence, and a certain staid ness of manner, combi ned

with common sense, which more than counter­
balanced Ills apparent faults or misfortunes.

As the soldiers marched along “ at ease,”

Moustache was now their only follower; being

the only living thing to attract their attention,
several looked at him.

“ We have not a single dog in the regiment/’

said le petit tambour to a tall drum-major

marching by his side. “ His looks are not in his

favour by any means; but ho may be a good dog
for all that. Although he docs not appear to be

very old, he has the appearance of being able to

forage for himself. Do you think we might
take him with us?”

The drum-major, having a big pipe in his

mouth; and being disinclined to remove it, nodded

assent; and in the course of a very few minutes

it was known all through the regiment, that the