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He scarcely opened his mouth, although he did make an attempt to enlist the new farm-hand in his enterprise. "Say, Prosper, don't you feel as if you would like to go back and have one more look at the Prussians?" The ex-chasseur d'Afrique, who was eating a cheese sandwich, stopped and held his knife suspended in the air.
But little more than a year after their return from their grand expedition to the Texan prairies, the "old Colonel" had died. It was one of the worst years of that scourge of the South the yellow fever and to this dread pestilence he had fallen a victim. Hugot, the ex-chasseur and attached domestic, who was accustomed to follow his master like a shadow, had also followed him into the next world.
But little more than a year after their return from their grand expedition to the Texan prairies, the "old Colonel" had died. It was one of the worst years of that scourge of the South the yellow fever and to this dread pestilence he had fallen a victim. Hugot, the ex-chasseur and attached domestic, who was accustomed to follow his master like a shadow, had also followed him into the next world.
Francois remained a moment behind the rest rode up to Hugot caught hold of his great moustache, gave it a twitch that caused the ex-chasseur to grin again; and then, with a loud yell of laughter, wheeled his pony, and galloped after his brothers. The Colonel and Hugot stood for some moments watching them.
In due time they safely reached the old house at Point Coupee; where I need not tell you they met with a joyous and affectionate welcome, both from their father and the ex-chasseur, Hugot. The old naturalist had gained what he wished for, and was as happy as man could be.
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