Far from the Madding Crowd · Character
Matthew Moon
Aged farm laborer with a philosophical bent.
minor
Also known as Matthew, Moon
First appearance: x mistress and men
Matthew Moon shows up with force in Troubles in the Fold; A Message. The page is where that presence becomes real.
One of the men who brings news of the sheep and mentions that Farmer Boldwood also sought Gabriel's help.
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In Troubles in the Fold; A Message: One of the men who brings news of the sheep and mentions that Farmer Boldwood also sought Gabriel's help. Later, in XXXVI: Wealth in Jeopardy; The Revel: Found drunk and unconscious…
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