Farmer

Since my William joined that army of Patriots, I've had nothing but misery and heartache. Why, with fields to tend, children to feed and a house to keep, I fear I shall drop dead from exhaustion soon. 

It was when we heard news that Governor Dunmore was going to free the slaves, turn them into an army and have them march against us. That's when my William decided he must go enlist in the Patriot army. He figured it was the only way to defend his home and family against a man like Lord Dunmore and an army of slaves. So he up and joined Colonel Woodford's Regiment of volunteers he did. 

And that leaves me with all the work to do here on the farm. And I don't mind telling you
I've been afraid too. I've been afraid that Lord Dunmore's army will march up to my door. And I've
been a might worried about strangers too.

What do politics matter to a simple farmer? All I want is to raise my family here on this farm.
In normal times we can raise enough food to keep us through the winter, and harvest enough tobacco to
make just a little money for some finer things. 

But with Lord Dunmore raising an army and the Patriots raising a ruckus, well, it looks like we are in
for some hard times. I don't know if I can manage this farm by myself, without my William.

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