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Updated: May 7, 2025
They could still distinguish their two bodies in the shade, but nothing more. What could they be? Perhaps javalies? This thought, no doubt, occurred to the brothers, because of their late adventure with these animals. "They are too large, and run too clumsily, for javalies," said Lucien. "Bears?" suggested Francois. "No, no; they are not large enough for bears." All three were puzzled.
The javalies, or peccaries as they are more often termed by naturalists are in general of a harmless disposition; and, if not interfered with, will rarely make an attack upon man. When provoked, however by one of their number being wounded, or even when their haunt is invaded they become both fierce and dangerous.
The javalies surrounded them with shrill gruntings, driving their tusks into the horses' shanks, and leaping up almost high enough to reach the riders themselves. It was well for them they were good riders. Had any of them been unhorsed at that moment, his fate would have been sealed. They kept their saddles, however, but without being able to reload their pieces.
She galloped over the prairie, as if the very deuce had been after her. But if he was not, the javalies were; for on came the whole drove, scores of them, grunting and screaming as they ran. The horses easily distanced them. So, too, did Marengo but there was still danger for Jeanette. She had been now nearly two days without either food or water, and was weak in consequence.
The process of "pitching camp" was now considerably simplified, as they had lost not only their tent, but several of their camp utensils. What had induced the javalies to attack the mule? This was the subject of conversation with our adventurers, as soon as they had fairly cooled from their race. They knew that these creatures rarely make an assault in such a manner without provocation.
There was plenty of the "grama" grass growing along the banks of the rivulet, and that with the water was all they cared for to make them contented and happy. Jeanette appeared to be glad that she was no longer among the dark woods, where she had so nearly been torn to pieces by panthers and javalies. Before evening came the boys had finished all the little jobs which had occupied them.
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