CHAPTER XIII.. Fresh Misfortunes--Desertion of the Working

Fresh Misfortunes--Desertion of the Working Negroes--Return of M. Schmaltz to Senegal--Hope Destroyed--Governor Schmaltz refuses all kind of Assistance to the Picard Family--Tigers Devour the Household Dog--Terror of Miss Picard--Bad Harvest--Cruel Prospect of the Family--Increase of Misfortunes--Some generous Persons offer Assistance to M. Picard 131