THE DOG. 97 



Singular anecdote. 



this faithful companion from the house of blood, 

 to that mansion he had formerly left in disgrace; 

 where the caresses of a grateful family, and an 

 uninterrupted state of tranquillity, with every in- 

 dulgence they could bestow, were regularly con- 

 tinued as long as he lived." 



The following extraordinary story is related in 

 the Travels of Nicolai Karamsin, from Moscow 

 through Russia, Germany, Switzerland, France, 

 and England. 



" In the reign of Charles the Fifth, the Che- 

 valier de Mayeux, in the sight of all Paris, fought 

 with a dog but a dog who might have served 

 as a pattern to many men. The spot, which was 

 the scene of this singular rencounter, is still 

 shown. The following circumstance gave rise 

 to it: Aubry de Montidier, while taking a soli- 

 tary walk in the neighbourhood of Paris, was 

 murdered and buried under a tree ; his dog, 

 which he had left at home, went out at night to 

 search for his master, and discovered his grave 

 jn the forest : having remained some days on the 

 spot, his hunger compelled him to return to the 

 city. He hastened to the Chevalier Ardilliers, a 

 friend of the deceased, and by his melancholy 

 howling, gave him to understand that their com- 

 mon friend was no longer in existence. Ardil- 

 liers offered the dog food, and endeavoured to 

 quiet him by caresses; but the distressed ani- 

 mal continued to howl, licked his feet, and lay- 

 ing hold of his coat, pulled him towards the door, 



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