Whisper on the Wind

‘I hope you won’t make it difficult for the prisoner, Gran, now that the ploughing’s finished,’ Roz said later, careful not to use his name.

‘Difficult? Has anything been said then, at Home Farm?’

‘Not that I’ve heard, but I do know Mat wants to keep him.’

‘I still say they’re lazy,’ Hester sniffed. ‘Used to siestas, no doubt.’