The Missing Girl

An old diary, its covers blackened, the pages yellowed and covered in various signs of decay.

19th of June—clear day

Brought Old Abel to herd sheep, but it appeared short of breath. Leah was right—the herd was getting bigger, and Abel hasthe will but not the strength. Perhaps I should find another shepherd dog, and let Old Abel who had toiled for seven to eight years rest.

22nd of June—cloudy

Two of the sheep are about to give birth! It should have been a monumental event, but for some curious reason the lambs were not looking good and had trouble breathing. Was it because the mothers were disturbed during pregnancy?

Either way, my flock has grown again—I should perhaps consider selling a few of the goats and let little Ebrach learn a few things in town and see if there's an enchanted cavalier in the making!

22nd of June—gloomy