The Freelands Chapter 11

In which the peculiar and gentle Tod, a man more at ease among bees, flowers, and the quiet creatures of his small farm than among his fellow men, reveals the singular blend of mildness and fierce protection that endears him to children and unsettles the villagers. When summoned swiftly to aid a stricken labourer, Tod’s calm attentiveness and unassuming kindness leave a lasting impression on the small Tryst family, whose simple gratitude is met with his curious habit of sharing a handful of unlikely treasures.