A sheep farmer lived on a quiet stretch of land near a small village. His farm was humble but steady, providing for him and his family through wool, meat, and crops. One of the hardest chores each season was managing the male sheep that weren’t suited for breeding. Castrating them was necessary to keep the herd strong, but the task was physically demanding—especially as the farmer grew older. Realizing he couldn’t do it alone anymore,
he hired a farmhand—a Frenchman new to the area. Though they didn’t share much language, the farmer valued work ethic over words, and the Frenchman proved himself quickly. On their first day, they castrated 14 sheep together,