the next day the captain said they would have to go out shooting and try to get something to live upon. close to the house was a large forest where there were plenty of hares and birds. the lieutenant was to remain at home and cook the remainder of the food in the soldier's wallet. in the meantime the captain and the soldier shot so much game that they were hardly able to carry it home. when they came to the door they found the lieutenant in such a terrible plight that he was scarcely able to open the door to them.