Page 62 - Jack's victory and other stories about dogs

Jog which had followed thorn from Oaten had

been enrolled as the dog of the regiment, and
was now as much a supporter of the great

Napoleon as any Soldier among them. The

men unanimously welcomed him. It was not

long before Moustache discovered the new and
proud position to which he had been raised. As

soldier after soldier patted him on the headf and

as One after another handed him a tasty mouthful,

he inwardly resolved that lio would endeavour
by good conduct, and what tradesmen call “ strict

attention to business,” to justify the choice which

U 'petit iambouv had made, and which his

comrades had confirmed,

The good ([Utilities of the young rcemit speedily
developed. He was quiet, obedient, and obliging;

and one or two of his more intelligent comrades

said plainly that he had a talent in him which

would enable him one day to play an important
part That they were right our narrative will

show.

Being now a regular soldier, it was necessary

our hero should go through a regular course of