The Woodcutter's Dog

In a quiet forest near the village of La Goupilière lives Brisquet, a humble woodcutter whose days are spent felling trees and selling firewood. He shares his modest cottage with his gentle wife, two lively children—Biscotin and Biscotine—and Bichonne, a shaggy black dog with a bright red nose. The surrounding woods are home to a pack of wolves, and the harsh winter has left the countryside uneasy and wary.

One crisp evening, after Brisquet’s delayed return, his wife sends the children out to a safe clearing while urging Bichonne to stay close. The siblings, eager to reunite with their father, wander along separate paths that converge near the pond, unaware of the danger lurking nearby. Bichonne, ever vigilant, senses something amiss and begins to bark, her instincts pulling her toward the hidden threat.

The tale weaves together the simple rhythms of rural life with the sudden urgency of wilderness peril, highlighting the fierce loyalty of a faithful companion and the courage of a family faced with the unknown.