Describe the humorous events that the Durrel family experienced during their first couple of days.

In Chapter One, Roger, the family dog, is sick. When Mrs. Durrell walks him to the carriage, she cannot induce him to get in, so the whole family gets involved pushing and pulling the animal into the cab. The dog scares the horses who then bolt a few feet tossing everyone into the cab in a pile. Gerald's family attempt to right themselves and portray the image Larry expects until Roger spots dogs in an alley and starts barking. The dogs begin to chase the carriage. The further along they travel, the more dogs are added to the angry pack foaming to get to Roger. The family arrives at their hotel followed by two dozen dogs barking and drooling to get a chance at Roger. Larry insists somebody do something even as Leslie is struggling to restrain Roger. Margo admonishes Larry for doing nothing and he responds by taking the horsewhip and flailing it wildly. Larry succeeds in hitting Leslie and knocking Mrs. Durrell's hat until she tells him to stop before he hurts someone. Finally, the concierge steps in and helps them usher Roger into hotel under heavy protection and force the door shut on the hounds.