pipe-weed

That morning, Bodo prepared for big adventure. His cousin from Oatbarton asked him to come and help with Pipe-weed harvesting at Northcotton farm. this was first time that Bodo was going on such long journey. ... not finished ...

Being son of "Old Middlefoot", was big deal in Southfarthing. Bodo's father founded Inn when he was young lad. Soon small village started to grow around it and it was called Middlefoot. Father prepared Bodo from his childhood to succeed him one day. But, Bodo was interested in another kind of work - Pipe-weed growing. He spent most of his day on many Southfarthing fields learning what he could about that fine art. Soon, he became expert in it. Life was easy for him. ... not finished ...

Chapter Three

Tobold Hornblower