Under the Greenwood Tree Part 1 Chapter 3: The Assembled Quire

In which a merry gathering of neighbours and old friends convenes around the glowing hearth to wrestle with a challenging carol tune, while the shoemaker’s deft hands reveal the intimate tales bound within leather boots. Between cheerful banter and the warmth of Christmas company, the arrival of a new schoolmistress piques the rustic circle’s curiosity and gentle admiration.