Page 70 - Jack's victory and other stories about dogs

Moustachc, as J have been observed, owned

no particular master—he was emphatically the
doff of his regiment, although lie had a certain

attachment towards every soldier who wore a

French uniform. At the same time he exhibited

an open contempt for any person in civilian cos-

to me who veiltt\v cd to ap pro acl i him. Si e r ch ants
and tradespeople were as dirt in his eyes; and he

also entertained a dislike to strange dogs on first

seeing them, although further communication

occasionally made him become more friendly;
blit he did not like strangers, either Iruman or

canine,

He escaped scot-free at the battle of Marengo,

and as his leg gradually gained strength, he soon

became as active and energetic as ever, rushing*
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about all over the place. One day lie entered

a tent where some (Booking operations were going

on, and not observing that the man in charge was

a new-comer, he ventured, in his usual way, to
eat a small piece of beef which was on a plate

placed on a stool. The cook resented this, and

tried to drive Moustache from the tent. Thedosr
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