The Boy Chums in the Forest

The captain was already astir, busily engaged in strapping the packs on the animals, while, early as it was, Chris had breakfast ready. I tell you what it is, declared Charley, while munching his hardtack and bacon, we'll soon tire of this fare. We must get some fresh meat very soon. A wild turkey roasted over the coals would go pretty well, suggested Walter. Deer foah dis n****r, declared Chris, you-alls just ought to taste de venison steaks when I dun broil 'em.